Sports
Athletes Opt Out of Pride Week Aquatic Games Due to U.S. Political Climate Worries
As WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C. gets underway, there is a big empty space at the aquatic events. Several teams and LGBTQIA+ athletes have opted out of participating in the Pride Week aquatic games due to concerns over the state of the political climate in the...
The Runner Who Went Viral and Sparked a Global Campaign for Women’s Equality in Sports
The year 2018 brought international recognition to British ultrarunner Sophie Power when a photograph of her breastfeeding her baby during the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) race went viral. This image powerfully displayed her determination and grit and opened a...
London Makes Bid to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships
London has officially made its bid to return the World Athletics Championships to the capital in 2029, organizers announced at the weekend. A partnership known as Athletic Ventures—which brings together UK Athletics, the Great Run Company and London Marathon...
Alysa Liu becomes first American woman in 19 years to win figure skating world title
In a remarkable display of resilience and talent, 19-year-old American figure skater Alysa Liu clinched the gold medal at the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships in Boston. This victory marks the first time in 19 years that an American woman has secured the world...
Kirsty Coventry elected new IOC president, becomes first woman and African in the role
By Ben Morse and Aleks Klosok In a historic milestone for global sports governance, Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), becoming the first woman and the first African to hold this esteemed...
U.S. Olympic Committee Announces $100 Million Grant to Fund Athletes into Their Future
By Euronews In a historic move to support Olympic and Paralympic athletes, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced a groundbreaking $100 million grant aimed at securing the future of American athletes beyond their competitive careers. This...
Transgender athlete CeCé Telfer says abusive rhetoric has become ‘more in my face’ since Trump’s inauguration
Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay Since President Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025, the landscape for transgender athletes in the United States has undergone significant and contentious changes. CeCé Telfer, a prominent transgender athlete and...
Eagles Demolish Chiefs to Deny Them Super Bowl Three-Peat
By Ben Collins The Philadelphia Eagles have stunned the football world with a dominant performance against the Kansas City Chiefs, sending a message loud and clear that this Super Bowl is theirs to win. After weeks of speculation and anticipation surrounding the...
Kobe Bryant Rarely Shared His Interests Beyond Basketball. His Post-NBA Career Was ‘Remarkable’ and Unexpected
By George Ramsay Kobe Bryant was synonymous with basketball. His legendary career with the Los Angeles Lakers, defined by five NBA championships, 18 All-Star appearances, and an unmatched work ethic, solidified his legacy as one of the greatest players in the sport’s...