Category: Sports

Michigan State University has announced that it has fired its head football coach Mel Tucker, following an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him. Tucker, who was hired in 2020 and signed a 10-year contract extension worth $95 million in 2021, was accused of sexually harassing a rape survivor and sexual violence educator who was contracted to provide a training program to the Michigan State football team. The Allegations Against…

Jenni Hermoso, Spain’s all-time leading scorer, was not included in the 23-woman squad for the upcoming matches against Sweden and Switzerland. Jenni Hermoso, who scored the winning goal for Spain in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final against England in August 2023, has been left out of the national team roster by the new coach Montse Tomé. Tomé said she decided not to call up Hermoso “to protect her” following…

The first hijabi athlete in the US Olympic team Ibtihaj Muhammad is a fencer who made history in 2016 by being the first US-team member to compete in the Olympics wearing a hijab. She won a bronze medal in the team sabre event, becoming the first Muslim American woman to earn an Olympic medal. She also became an inspiration for many young girls and women who face discrimination and stereotypes…

Michigan State University has announced that it will fire its head football coach Mel Tucker for cause, following allegations that he sexually harassed a rape survivor and activist who was hired to educate the team about sexual violence prevention. Tucker denies the allegations Tucker, who was in the third year of a 10-year, $95 million contract, was suspended without pay last week after USA Today reported that he was under…

Chelsea Football Club, one of the most successful and popular teams in England, has announced the launch of its first Jewish supporters group, following the footsteps of its rival Arsenal. The group aims to celebrate Jewish culture and identity, and work closely with the club on initiatives and campaigns to help ensure Chelsea FC is a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. A timely launch for Rosh Hashanah The club…

Union Berlin, a soccer club from the German capital, has defied the odds and made history by qualifying for the Champions League for the first time. The team, which was on the brink of financial ruin two decades ago, will face 14-time champions Real Madrid in Spain on Wednesday. A club with a cult following Union Berlin is based in the Köpenick area of Berlin, in what was East Germany…

Chile’s New Law Bans Sports Betting Advertising and Sponsorships Chile is one of the few countries in Latin America that has not yet legalized sports betting. However, this has not stopped many online bookmakers from operating in the country and sponsoring soccer teams. According to a report by Casino.org, several clubs in the first and second divisions of Chilean soccer have agreements with sports betting operators such as Betano, Betway,…

Memphis football improved to 2-0 with a convincing 55-50 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday. The Tigers showcased their balanced attack, scoring touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams. They also held the Red Wolves to just 13 points in the second half, after trailing 37-31 at halftime. Seth Henigan leads Memphis offense with four touchdown passes Freshman quarterback Seth Henigan continued his impressive start to the season, completing 22…

Historic double for Indian hockey in Hangzhou India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams achieved a historic double by winning the gold medals at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Monday. With this feat, they also secured their berths for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, joining hosts France, Australia and the Netherlands as the fourth qualifiers in each section. The Indian men’s team, ranked third in the world, defeated…

Georgia Bulldogs continued their impressive run in the 2023 college football season with a dominant 42-10 win over South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday. The victory extended their winning streak to 28 games and secured their spot at No.1 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA coaches poll for the ninth consecutive week. Michigan Rises to No.2 After Thrilling Win Over Ohio State The biggest mover in the top 10 was Michigan…