Category: Sports

The University of Pennsylvania says it will update records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas and apologize to female athletes “disadvantaged” by Thomas’ participation on the women’s swimming team, part of a resolution of a federal civil rights case. The U.S. Education Department and Penn announced the voluntary agreement Tuesday. The case focused on Thomas, the transgender swimmer...

Emma Raducanu saw off fellow Brit Mingge Xu to book her place in the second round of the 2025 Wimbledon Open. Raducanu claimed a straight-sets victory, winning 6-3, 6-3. The 17-year-old Xu struggled to trouble Raducanu, but given it was her Grand Slam debut, her performance showed promise. Xu has already displayed the talent that...

South American giants Fluminense pulled off a shock 2-0 victory over UEFA Champions League Finalists Inter Milan to advance to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup. Fluminense took the lead as early as the third minute when Germán Cano’s header slipped between Yann Sommer’s legs. Inter Milan created several chances to equalize—Lautaro Martínez...

Asian giants Al Hilal knocked Manchester City out of the FIFA Club World Cup in a dramatic 4-3 victory after 120 minutes of thrilling football. Manchester City took the lead in the 9th minute through Bernardo Silva’s goal. However, Al Hilal came firing back after the restart with two quick goals from Marcos Leonardo and...

Reinildo Isnard Mandava will join newly promoted Premier League club Sunderland as a free agent. Atlético Madrid failed to renew Reinildo’s contract, which gave Sunderland an opportunity to sign him. Reinildo joined Atlético Madrid from Lille for €3m in 2022 and went on to make more than 100 appearances for the club. Reinildo plays as...

Miami, who had only three shots on goal against PSG, was the only Major League Soccer team to make it through to the knockout stages, with the Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC being eliminated from the competition. Miami contingent Messi, Luis Suárez, head coach Javier Mascherano, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Albi faced off against...

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Ghana international Mohammed Kudus. The midfielder currently has a release clause of £85 million, which remains active until July 10. Kudus is Thomas Frank’s main target for the summer. The 24-year-old played 32 league games for West Ham last season, scoring five goals and providing three assists. Kudus would...

 NBA free agent Malik Beasley is under investigation by the U.S. District Attorney’s office regarding gambling allegations tied to league games, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment on the matter. “We are cooperating with the...

PSV Eindhoven have extended Ivan Perisic’s contract until June 2027. The 36-year-old featured in 35 matches across all competitions for the Dutch giants last season, scoring 16 goals and providing 10 assists, as the club clinched the Eredivisie title. By the time his new deal expires in 2027, Perisic will be 38 years old. The...

Brighton has announced the signing of Nigeria international Chiamaka Nnadozie. The 24-year-old joins the Barclays Women’s Super League side on a free transfer after her contract with Paris FC expired. Nnadozie’s heroics in the Coupe de France Féminine final last season against Paris Saint-Germain won Paris FC the trophy. She has played at the highest...