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Former President Barack Obama proved he’s still got game after linking up with NBA star Anthony Edwards for a memorable moment on the court during All-Star Weekend. In a clip that’s quickly making rounds online, Obama and the Minnesota Timberwolves guard shared a lighthearted but competitive exchange while shooting around. Known for his love of basketball, Obama looked comfortable as ever on the court, while Edwards brought his signature energy—and a little bit of trash talk—to the matchup. Pr

US President Donald Trump ⁠said on Thursday the Iranian men's national soccer ‌team was welcome to participate in ‌the 2026 World Cup ‌but said he believed ‌it was not appropriate that ‌they be there "for their own life and safety." "The ‌Iran National Soccer Team ⁠is ‌welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own ⁠life and safety,"Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Iran's sports minister said ‌on Wednesday that Iran cannot particip

During Inter Miami’s White House visit, Donald Trump managed to turn a routine MLS Cup celebration into a mini foreign‑policy rally about Cuba. Standing beside co‑owner Jorge Mas, whose parents fled the island and who now chairs the Cuban American National Foundation, Trump praised the team and then pivoted, saying “what’s happening with Cuba is amazing” before promising that after the Iran war is “finished,” it will only be “a question of time before you and a lot of unbelievable people are goi

Iran’s government has said the national football team will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US‑Israeli airstrikes and the outbreak of a broader armed conflict in the Middle East, reports nation.com.pk.  Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television yesterday that “under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup” in the United States, Mexico and Canada, accusing the United States of assassinating Iran’s

The 2026 Los Angeles Marathon ended with the kind of drama you usually only get in sports movies. After 26.2 miles from Dodger Stadium to Century City, American distance runner and high‑school coach Nathan Martin was still chasing Kenya’s Michael Kimani Kamau down Santa Monica Boulevard, with Kamau clinging to a small lead as they hit the Avenue of the Stars finish. In the final seconds, Kamau’s legs started to go—not just a fade, but an actual stumble right at the line—opening a tiny window for

Cristiano Ronaldo is back in the viral hot seat, and this time it’s not about a goal—it’s about a shove. In a clip filmed outside Portugal’s team hotel before a World Cup qualifier against Armenia, a young fan rushes up to Ronaldo with his phone out, clearly angling for a selfie, and the star reacts by pushing him away with his forearm as security steps in. The video is only a few seconds long, but that’s all it takes for X and TikTok to start debating whether he’s just setting a boundary or bei

The 2026 Winter Olympics closed with a ceremony that played like a love letter to Italy and to the athletes who spent 17 days on snow and ice. Staged inside Verona’s ancient Arena, the show aired at 8:30 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. ET), with a primetime encore for U.S. viewers, and formally marked the end of the Milano‑Cortina Games. In a first for a Winter Olympics, two separate cauldrons in Milan and Cortina were extinguished as part of the farewell, underscoring the twin‑city identity that de

With less than four months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the biggest storyline off the pitch is simple: who’s actually getting into the stadiums. FIFA says it received around 500 million ticket requests during the initial application window that ran from December 11 to January 13, a number that’s left many fans refreshing inboxes and wondering when they’ll find out if they were successful—and whether there will be another shot. The first wave of n

The Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have settled into a familiar rhythm: Norway on top of the medal table, but with the host nation and the U.S. keeping the race competitive. Norway currently leads with a mix of double‑digit golds and total medals, powered by its usual dominance in cross‑country skiing and biathlon, while Italy is riding a strong home‑field bounce and Team USA sits solidly in the top three. Fans can track the live standings in the updated 2026 Winter Olympics medal table. O

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are set to meet in the Australian Open men’s final, creating another generational showdown at one of tennis’s biggest stages. A win for Alcaraz would complete the career Grand Slam at a remarkably young age, adding Melbourne to his titles at the other three majors, while Djokovic is chasing an all‑time record 25th major and yet another trophy on Rod Laver Arena. Broadcasters and news outlets have framed the clash as a historic moment, with the matchup highlighte

Patriots vs. Seahawks in Super Bowl LX shapes up as a close matchup. Seattle has leaned on its run game and a defense that limits big plays, with Sam Darnold mostly asked to protect the ball and keep the offense on schedule. New England has relied more on short passes, ball control and a defense that has held up in key situations. Seattle is usually most effective when Kenneth Walker III is productive on the ground and the offense can pick spots to throw deep to receivers like Jaxon Smith‑Njigb

TMZ reports that Stefon Diggs won’t be heading into a courtroom until the playoff season is done. Per court documents, Diggs’ attorney argued that the football player was unable to make his initial arraignment on Jan.23, because of a “previously-scheduled professional commitment.”According to the outlet, the New England Patriots star’s court date has been pushed back until Feb.13, nearly a week after the 2026 Super Bowl.  The football player is currently facing “felony strangulation or suffocat

Manchester United have fired head coach Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge, ending a turbulent spell that never quite delivered the reset fans were promised. The Portuguese manager was dismissed with United sitting sixth in the Premier League and 17 points off the top, despite having been hired in November 2024 as a long‑term project to modernise the team. The club confirmed his departure in a brief statement thanking him for his work and naming academy chief Darren Fletcher as interim coach

The 2026 World Cup is shaping up as the biggest, most expensive version of the tournament so far, with record demand and a format built around more teams, more games and more money. FIFA has already logged more than 150 million ticket requests across early sales phases—over 30 times oversubscribed by its own maths—even as it quietly walks back some of the most eye‑watering prices after a global fan revolt. On the pitch and calendar, this is the first 48‑team World Cup, spread across 16 cities i

AFCON 2025 in Morocco has reached its knockout stage with many of the expected leading teams still involved and several lower‑ranked sides extending their tournaments. The group phase produced dozens of goals and saw Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire advance alongside teams such as Mali, South Africa, Tunisia, DR Congo, Sudan, Benin and Mozambique. @beinsportsusa Royal passion for Morocco! 👑 ⚽ Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Princess Lalla Khadija were caught up in

Paul will actually walk away with more money than Joshua following their boxing bout. Jake Paul will be stood down from boxing for at east 45 days following his sixth-round knockout at the hands of Anthony Joshua on Friday night. Joshua will also face a mandatory seven-day suspension, and the British star is set to lose about half of his $140 million prize purse as well. Paul was hospitalised with a broken jaw after former heavyweight champion Joshua hit him with a thunderous right hand during

After being removed from LA Clippers earlier this month, veteran guard Chris Paul says he feels calm and ready for what comes next. In an exclusive interview with People Magazine, Paul said he is “at peace with everything.”  Despite ending what was billed as his farewell season, Paul appears to view the cut as a closing chapter that still leaves space for new beginnings. “More than anything, I’m excited about being around and getting a chance to play a small role in whatever anything looks like

U.S. President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA peace prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw -- giving the soccer spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial tournament even more of a Trumpian flair. Trump, who has openly campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize, had been heavily favored to win the newly created FIFA prize. He and FIFA president Gianni Infantino are close allies, and Infantino had made it clear that he thought Trump should have won the Nobel for his efforts to broker a c

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 on Saturday to make it back-to-back! They became the first team in MLB history to win back-to-back World Series since the New York Yankees in 1999 and 2000. THE LOS ANGELES @DODGERS ARE THE 2025 #WORLDSERIES CHAMPIONS! #CHAMPS pic.twitter.com/EoDS73MXVk — MLB (@MLB) November 2, 2025 Despite the Blue Jays' outhitting the Dodgers in the series, it didn't matter in the end when all it took was

In a sensational display of skill and determination, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz has triumphed over Italy’s Jannik Sinner to win the 2025 US Open men’s singles title.  The 22-year-old claimed his second championship at Flushing Meadows with a thrilling four-set victory (6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4) in a match that captivated fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jannik Sinner to reclaim the US Open title and the world No.1 ranking‼️ pic.twitter.com/oFTXrCeX7D — US Open Tennis (@usop

Expect to see more of Cam Newton on ESPN.  The former NFL MVP has signed a muliti-year deal with the network who will expand his role on First Take, ESPN’s signature morning debate show. OnThursday (August 28), Newton made his return during a live show at Norfolk State University as part of the First Take HBCU tour. In a statement, Newton expressed his excitement to be back with the sports network. “I am excited to be back with the First Take team and share my voice on all things sports,” New

Black athletic excellence is coming to Walt Disney World! Several elite Black college basketball programs will participate in the first-ever HBCU Hoops Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort on Dec. 4-7. According to the press release, the women’s bracket includes Bethune-Cookman University, Hampton University, Edward Waters University, and Cheyney University. The tourney features Florida A&M University, Tuskegee University, Florida Memorial University, and Barber-Scotia College, while the w