Sport
Israeli becomes world's oldest footballer
Isaak Hayik was officially recognised in an award ceremony attended by representatives from the Guinness World Record organisation. Hayak, plays for Maccabi Or Yehuda, a soccer club from the fifth division (the lowest in Israel). A septuagenarian Israeli has become the oldest person to play in a professional football match on Friday. Japan's Kazuyoshi Miura, meanwhile, still holds the honor of... [Full Article...]
Ronaldinho's Son Signs To Cruzeiro
The young player, just 14 years old, signed his first professional contract for the team led by Mano Menezes, and will play with the youth side until he reaches the age of 20 , assuming nothing changes in the meantime. It is the biggest club in Brazil and it is a pleasure to play here. "It's a very happy day [for me]". I'm thankful for the trust that Cruzeiro board gave me. [Full Article...]
Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw gave a fiery speech advocating for gender equality
McGraw, who played basketball at St. Joseph's University and professionally in the short-lived Women's Basketball League, knows sports can be an exceptional avenue for women to become leaders. You've seen women marching in record numbers across the country. "We need more diversity in our game as well". We want somebody to pursue us rather than really going for it. [Full Article...]
Brentford Wigan condemn racist abuse after separate incidents
The incident happened late in the League Championship match after Holmes was substituted in the 74th minute. Brentford confirmed the club would continue to work with the Metropolitan Police, promising the most severe sanctions for those convicted of discrimination. [Full Article...]
MLS: Wayne Rooney sent off for DC United
The former England and Manchester United captain was shown a straight red for lunging wildly at Rossi, before dangerously catching his opponents' shin with his studs. Vela's attempted follow-up from the rebound hit a post. The goal was the seventh of the season for Vela in six games. The visitors went ahead in the 15th minute through former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela, and Rossi netted his f... [Full Article...]
World number one Naomi Osaka signs with Nike
Adidas had been expected to renew its deal with the two-time Grand Slam victor and current top-ranked female tennis player. She then clinched her second Slam at the Australian Open in January. " I'm proud to become a member of the Nike family and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer ", Osaka was quoted as saying in an official release . [Full Article...]
Unai Emery sends open message to Arsenal fans about Mesut Ozil
Arsenal have seven matches left to clinch a coveted top four spot and the promise of Champions League football next term, but with five of their remaining fixtures away from home there is still much to be done. Each player is helping us with his quality and good behaviour. "When I am training Arsenal I know we have targets, collectively and individually", he said. [Full Article...]
Canada's Corey Conners one shot back at Texas Open
Conners started his round brilliantly, picking up five shots in the first seven holes and nearly producing an ace on the par-three third. Spieth's Texas origins along with his standing in the game ensure he is getting plenty of support this week and after relatively indifferent form over the last six months or so this is an encouraging performance ahead of the event that to a large extent has sh... [Full Article...]