The death of a night security guard at an Olympic construction site in northern Italy has cast a shadow over preparations for the upcoming Winter Games, as prosecutors examine whether extreme weather and working conditions played a role.
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Bookmakers have placed Xabi Alonso at the front of a hypothetical race to become Liverpool’s next manager, should the club ever need to make a change, a scenario driven by betting markets rather than any move from Anfield.
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Josh Cavallo’s claims against Adelaide United have reopened debate about inclusion in men’s football, years after his landmark decision to come out while playing in the A-League. The club denies any suggestion of homophobia.
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Real Madrid are being linked with a potential summer coaching change after a report named Jürgen Klopp as the club’s preferred long term candidate, though no official move has been confirmed.
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A number of the most celebrated athletes of the modern era reached the peak of their sports while abusing illegal drugs known to damage the heart, brain and nervous system. Drawing on reporting from Reuters, BBC, The Guardian, Associated Press and official anti doping bodies, this article examines how extreme talent, institutional tolerance and psychology briefly allowed excellence to coexist with addiction, and why it never lasted.
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Barcelona’s Supercopa victory over Real Madrid did more than deliver silverware. Inside the club, the result reinforced belief in Hansi Flick’s leadership, revived emotional storylines and sharpened focus on a season that could yet define a new cycle at Camp Nou.
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After nearly two decades of uninterrupted stability on the sideline, the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for life without one of the most durable head coaches in modern NFL history. Mike Tomlin’s reported decision to step away marks a rare moment of transition for one of the league’s most tradition bound franchises.
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A little, noticed investment made more than a decade ago has grown into one of the most striking examples of how elite athletes can profit from long term ownership in global sports.
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A claim by Anmar Al Haili has resurfaced details of an extraordinary approach made to Lionel Messi during his time at Paris Saint Germain, highlighting the scale of offers made at the peak of modern football’s financial power.
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Fifa has decided to continue its controversial Peace Award despite international criticism following political events involving its first recipient, U.S. President Donald Trump.
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