Category: Sports News

Aussie Football Team Rejects Calls to End Energy Company Sponsorship Amid Climate Criticism

President of Western Australian football team Fremantle Dockers says he has no plans to end the sponsorship deal with Woodside Energy despite pressures to cut ties with the oil and gas giant. The comment comes after an open letter signed by six people pushing for climate change action received extensive media coverage. Those signing the…


Messi Names France and Brazil as Favourites to Win World Cup

MEXICO CITY—Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said defending champions France and Brazil are the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time. Messi said Brazil, Germany, France, England and Spain are always labelled favourites to win but the 35-year-old…


NASCAR Suspends Bubba Wallace 1 Race for Las Vegas Crash

Bubba Wallace received a one race suspension from NASCAR after an investigation determined he deliberately spun reigning Cup champion Kyle Larson at Las Vegas in a “dangerous act” of retaliation before confronting him afterward. Wallace had a shoving match with Larson after Sunday’s incident at Las Vegas and also pushed away a NASCAR official. The…


Indonesia to Demolish Soccer Stadium Where Stampede Killed Over 130

JAKARTA—Indonesia will demolish and rebuild a football stadium where a stampede killed more than 130 people this month, President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday as he vowed to “thoroughly transform” the sport in the soccer-mad nation. The president, popularly known as Jokowi, was speaking to reporters at the state palace after meeting Gianni Infantino, head…


Benzema, Putellas Win Ballon d’Or Awards for Best Players in the World

PARIS—Real Madrid’s France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d’Or award for the best men’s player in the world on Monday, while Barcelona’s Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for a second time. Benzema, who played a pivotal role in Real’s run to the Champions League title last season, is the first…


Indonesia’s Fatal Soccer Stampede Caused by Tear Gas, Say Investigators

JAKARTA—A fact-finding team tasked with investigating a deadly soccer stampede in Indonesia has concluded that tear gas was the main cause of death in one of the world’s worst stadium disasters, the country’s security minister said on Friday. The team, which included government officials, soccer and security experts, has been investigating how more than 130…


Former Captain’s Criticism Of Funding Deal Sparks Revolt Against Coal-Mining Sponsor

Cash-strapped Netball Australia has delayed the rollout of new uniforms featuring the logo of mining giant Hancock Prospecting after a former captain spoke out against the company’s head, billionaire Gina Rinehart, who has been sceptical of the climate change movement. The women’s team have reportedly opted out of wearing the new jersey and wants more…


Former Netball Captain Steps in to Spark Revolt Against Mining Sponsorship Deal

Cash-strapped Netball Australia has delayed the rollout of new uniforms featuring the logo of mining giant Hancock Prospecting after a former captain criticised the company’s head, billionaire Gina Rinehart, who has been sceptical of the climate change movement. The women’s team have reportedly opted out of wearing the new jersey and wants more time to…


Devin Haney Beats Kambosos to Keep 4 World Lightweight Belts

MELBOURNE, Australia—American Devin Haney remains the undisputed lightweight boxing champion after outclassing former titleholder George Kambosos Jr. yet again in Melbourne. Despite sustaining a cut on the right side of his face during the eighth round, the 23-year-old Haney was dominant on Sunday while claiming a unanimous points decision over the Australian. The unbeaten American…


Concussed NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch to Step Away From Sport

LAS VEGAS—NASCAR champion Kurt Busch will miss the rest of this season with a concussion and will not compete full-time in 2023. The 44-year-old made his announcement Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, his home track and where he launched his career on the bullring as a child. He choked up when he said doctors…