
Olivier Rioux, Florida basketball’s 7-foot-9 center, works out for Gators football team
Florida center Olivier Rioux, the tallest teenager in the world, dipped his toe into life as a two-sport athlete. Rioux recently threw on a helmet and pads to work out for the football team, according to the Associated Press. At 7-foot-9, Rioux has plenty of reach, and the Florida coaching staff wanted to see what he could do on the

How Evander’s ‘magic’ powers FC Cincinnati: ‘When you come from Brazil, there are a lot of expectations’
There’s nothing like being a Brazilian number 10, Just ask FC Cincinnati’s Evander. “When you come from Brazil, there are a lot of expectations from people when they say, ‘Oh the Jogo Bonito’ and stuff like that, but it’s true, you know. That’s what I try to bring, the different plays, the magic. So I want [the fans] to enjoy

Pro wrestling’s greatest star, Hulk Hogan leaves indelible yet complicated legacy behind
In the world of pro wrestling, where the lines between truth and scripted fiction are purposely blurred for the sake of entertainment, it’s often difficult as a fan to separate the character from the actual person behind the gimmick. More often than not, we would come to find out, it was even more difficult for the performers themselves. In the

Rishabh Pant does things ‘others can only dream of’, says England great David Gower: ‘I’m so sorry that he’s injured’ | Cricket News
Rishabh Pant is set to be unavailable for the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which former England captain David Gower feels would be a huge loss to the series. Pant fractured his toe while attempting a shot on Day 1 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, which led to him having to retire hurt. He then remarkably continued

Battlefield 6 trailer is here: A look at theme, release date, and more | Technology News
After years in development, Battlefield 6 is now gearing up for release. The makers, on Thursday, July 24, released the trailer of the highly anticipated game. The short video shows a glimpse of the theme of a significant geopolitical conflict. The events in the game take place between 2027 and 2030, and reportedly the missions seem to be in locations

Different rules for over-rate penalties in different continents — Does Stokes have a point?
As much as England has led a refreshing approach — an aggressive edge — in Test cricket, its skipper Ben Stokes has been on the offensive while addressing off-field issues. His most recent outburst came against the system that penalises slow over-rate offences. England was docked two World Test Championship (WTC) points and fined 10 per cent of its match

Pakistan hockey team likely to miss playing in top league because of funding; hockey federation sends SOS to Prime Minister | Hockey News
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday invited Pakistan to join the top-tier Pro League after New Zealand, who had originally qualified, chose not to field a team. However, Pakistan nay not be able to make it themselves. The invite from FIH has triggered a crisis in Pakistan hockey with calls now for the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to

A fit Ben Stokes is one of the great all-rounders in the world, says Nasser Hussain | Cricket News
Captaining a bowling attack that is thin on experience, Ben Stokes has shouldered responsibility right through the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as he once again led from the front with the ball in the first innings at Manchester. The England captain’s five-wicket haul helped them restrict India to 358 as the hosts ended Day 2 at 225/2 to take control of the

Shardul Thakur opens up on being under bowled, gives inside details on Rishabh Pant
Armenia Switches Sides, Agrees To Give Land To U.S. Company; Big Blow For Russia | Details Spanish media claim Armenia has handed control of a key corridor to U.S. contractors for 99 years, with 1000 armed guards authorised to use force. The route links Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave. Armenia calls the report propaganda, but it comes as Yerevan drifts

2025 3M Open leaderboard: Adam Svensson ties course record for lead with Rickie Fowler, Max Homa in pursuit
The 3M Open provides one of the last two opportunities for golfers to play their way into the FedEx Cup Playoffs and into the all-important top 100 to secure their PGA Tour card for next season. The top of the leaderboard after the first round features a player in Adam Svensson looking to do both after shooting a scintillating 11-under

Kansas coach Bill Self hospitalized, undergoes heart procedure after experiencing ‘concerning symptoms’
Imagn Images Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self underwent a procedure on Thursday to have two stents inserted after feeling unwell and experiencing “concerning symptoms” earlier in the day, the school announced. He was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and remains hospitalized but is expected to fully recover. “Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self felt unwell and experienced some concerning

Michigan’s Derrick Moore dismisses Ohio State’s 2024 national title: ‘Not a real win if y’all ain’t beat us’
The Big Ten owns the last two college football national championships, with Michigan and Ohio State claiming titles in 2023 and 2024, respectively. But despite the Buckeyes’ recent national crown, their ongoing losing streak to the Wolverines in The Game — now at four consecutive defeats — still looms large in the rivalry. And Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore isn’t

Five transfers you may have missed during Club World Cup: Real Madrid, Chelsea, Atletico make summer moves
The first edition of the new FIFA Club World Cup ended on July 13 when Chelsea surprisingly won 3-0 against PSG and lifted the trophy a few weeks after winning the UEFA Conference League. The new format of the tournament also reshaped the summer transfer window, as two additional windows happened in June, one ahead of the competition and one

Alexander Isak to Liverpool? Newcastle United star reportedly wants to leave as he misses preseason tour
As Newcastle United prepare for a preseason tour in Asia, where they’ll face the K-League All-Stars and Tottenham, they may also need to begin to prepare for life without their star striker, Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker, already missing their preseason tour which the club says is due to injury, wants to leave the club, according to The Athletic. Liverpool were

How Hugo Ekitike fits in at Liverpool: PSG castoff fills striker need as Arne Slot and company go all in
Ekitike officially joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday in a deal that could be worth over $100 million Source link

Three East Carolina football players suspended after arrest in gun incident
Imagn Images Three East Carolina football players have been suspended indefinitely after Greenville police said they fired a gun into the air within city limits last weekend, according to WITN. Senior defensive lineman Jackson “J.D.” Lampley and junior defensive lineman Preston Carr were arrested Sunday after admitting to shooting a firearm outside a home. Junior wide receiver Brock Spalding was

Flat Jasprit Bumrah, tired Mohammed Siraj, nervy Kamboj, how India’s nightmarish day unfolded at Old Trafford | Cricket News
India could blame the weather but that would still sound like an excuse. When England bowled in the morning, there was cloud cover and rain. Late in the afternoon when Indians got the ball in hand there was bright sunlight. Data also showed that the swing and seam movement dropped drastically as the day progressed. Indian pacers surely didn’t get

IND vs ENG 4th Test: ‘Giving bowling is captain’s call, not in my hands’ – Shardul Thakur puts the ball in Shubman Gill’s court on bowling strategy | Cricket News
Shardul Thakur (Image credit – Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: On a day dominated for long stretches by England’s opening pair, it was the courageous return of Rishabh Pant that truly defined the narrative of Day 2 in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Battling a fractured toe sustained on Day 1, Pant walked in after the fall of Shardul

Old school baseball carries Blue Jays to top of AL East: ‘I think we have a team identity’
The Toronto Blue Jays made a strong case for old school baseball in their series win over the long ball-loving New York Yankees. Bo Bichette’s two-run homer capped off a wild victory as Toronto held on for an 8-4 win over the visiting Yankees on Wednesday. The Blue Jays’ other six runs came from smart baserunning, heads-up plays, and forcing

The Top 25 (And 1) biggest stories in men’s college basketball since 2000
Over the past 25 years, dozens of stories and moments have significantly added to the lore of men’s college basketball. The sport has witnessed some of its greatest coaches win championships and end their careers. It’s seen some teenagers enter into its arenas and leave college as bona fide legends. Beyond the individual figures, the contours and definitions of what

Why Arshad Nadeem will not compete against Neeraj Chopra at Diamond League in Poland | Sport-others News
The much-anticipated duel between double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem at the Diamond League in Poland is unlikely after the Pakistani javelin thrower underwent a surgery on his calf muscle in England recently. According to a report in Dawn, Nadeem could miss two upcoming Diamond League meets next month so as to focus on the

How and why Rishabh Pant's England tour could come to an abrupt end due to toe fracture
How and why Rishabh Pant’s England tour could come to an abrupt end due to toe fracture Source link

National Sports Governance Bill key features and changes for Indian sports bodies like BCCI
National Sports Governance Bill features: The National Sports Governance Bill, introduced by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Lok Sabha on Wednesday (July 23), proposes two major changes in the way sport is governed in the country. One, formation of a National Sports Board with sweeping powers to lay down rules and oversee the functioning of federations, including the Board of

Why Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona stint might prove to be fruitful
Marcus Rashford had a grin plastered over his face as he held aloft the #14 shirt of Barcelona after completing a frankly incredulous loan move to the Catalan giants from Manchester United. The forward, frozen out of the English club, said Barcelona already ‘feels like home’ as he embarks on yet another chapter away from his boyhood club. Critics are

Marcus Rashford after his move to Spain
English striker Marcus Rashford’s high-potential move to Barcelona from Manchester United was finally realised on Wednesday after he signed a loan contract with the Spanish giants, confirming all the rumours about him moving to play in Spain. The Barcelona move came at a very crucial juncture in Rashford’s declining career. After being called a next-generation star, super-talented player who was