With his unerring professionalism in the ring and philanthropic mission out of it, Anthony Joshua perfectly embodies the modern athlete. Like many other high-profile sportsmen and women, the heavyweight champion hasn’t been afraid to speak out on social issues and is determined to use his lofty platform to instill change. It’s a philosophy that’s been…… MORE
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Brooks Koepka charges clear as Tiger Woods misses cut at US PGA
Bulletproof, immovable, and playing a different game to the rest, Brooks Koepka is doing a better impression of Tiger Woods than Tiger Woods. The 29-year-old shot a course-record 63 on day one and added a 65 Friday to stretch his lead to seven shots at 12 under to stamp his authority on the 101st US…… MORE
The PGA crowns a new champion this weekend. But sports fans will find action at the Preakness Stakes, too
The PGA Championship highlights a full weekend of sports action. The golf tournament returns to May for the first time in seven decades at a colorful course legendary for its difficulty. The timing couldn’t be better for Tiger Woods, who reclaimed his place on golf’s throne with a stunning victory last month at the Masters…… MORE
Kevin Durant’s calf injury ‘more serious than we thought,’ Warriors coach says
For an astounding fifth year in a row, the Golden State Warriors are aiming for a trip to the NBA Finals. But it hasn’t come without some adversity. They’ve been winning games without superstar Kevin Durant, who has been out with a strained right calf, and it’s not clear when he’ll be back on the…… MORE
Roger Federer and Naomi Osaka withdraw from Italian Open
Naomi Osaka and Roger Federer have pulled out of their quarterfinal singles matches at the Italian Open after succumbing to injury. It comes after both players completed two rounds Thursday following Wednesday’s rain-affected washout in Rome. Federer, who came from behind to defeat Borna Coric of Croatia to reach the quarterfinals in his second match…… MORE
Ada Hegerberg: Why ‘shaking things up’ is more important than playing at Women’s World Cup
She’s one of the globe’s best players but the world won’t be able to watch Ada Hegerberg this summer for what is being described as the mother of all women’s tournaments. “I don’t mean to beat a dead horse (what a weird saying) but why exactly is Hegerberg not playing with Norway? If Messi or…… MORE
Massimiliano Allegri to leave Juventus
Massimiliano Allegri is to leave Juventus, the Serie A club confirmed on Friday. The Italian manager, who has overseen five successive Serie A titles and won four straight Coppa Italia trophies, won’t be on the bench for the 2019/2020, Juventus said in a brief statement, meaning that the 51-year-old will not see out the final…… MORE
Preakness Stakes 2019: Anticipation builds after Kentucky Derby drama
It’s dubbed the “middle jewel”, the second-leg of the prestigious Triple Crown where dreams of a rare treble are made. Except there will be no dreaming for two of US horse racing’s leading protagonists — Country House and Maximum Security — at Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. After one of the most controversial races in American racing…… MORE
Israel Folau sacked following anti-gay social media post
Australian rugby union star Israel Folau has been sacked after he posted an anti-gay statement on social media. A devout Christian who has made 73 international appearances for the Wallabies, Folau was found guilty of a code of conduct breach last week, following a homophobic social media post, which listed “drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators,…… MORE
WWE star Ashley Massaro dies at age 39
Former WWE star Ashley Massaro has died, the organization said Thursday. She was 39. “We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro,” WWE said in a statement. “WWE offers its condolences to Ashley’s family and friends.” Massaro was in the WWE between 2005 and 2008, and her death…… MORE
