Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton claimed the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year title Sunday, marking another win in a gold-studded career spanning over a decade. The 35-year-old, who last month equaled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven F1 titles, overcame Jordan Henderson and Hollie Doyle to win the British broadcaster’s prestigious prize in a […]
Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team confirmed Monday that it will drop its problematic “Indians” tag after ire from fans and Native American groups alike who decried the moniker as racist. The organisation affirmed the change in a statement on Twitter, but has yet to decide on a replacement name for the long-held “Indians” tag adopted […]
Breakdancing was one of four new sports along with skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing to get the Olympic green light on Monday for inclusion at the 2024 Paris Games. The four sports were included as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board met to confirm the Paris 2024 programme. Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing have […]
Floyd Mayweather announced Sunday he is set for an exhibition boxing match against controversial YouTube personality Logan Paul at an undetermined venue early next year. No details were released about the former boxing champion’s latest exhibition, other than it would be held on February 20. The 43-year-old Mayweather has not had a serious boxing match […]
Ever since their 1988 “Just Do It” ad, sports brand Nike has become known for producing commercials that spark a conversation and leave a lasting impression on viewers. Last year saw the brand tackling the negative undertones in queries launched at tennis star Naomi Osaka — in spotlight this year as well for donning several masks […]
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his famous “Hand Of God” goal against England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico could be available for $2 million following the Argentine’s death on Wednesday, says an American sports memorabilia expert. The shirt is owned by former England player Steve Hodge, who got it […]
Mike Tyson stepped through the ropes in his signature black trunks and heard the opening bell in a boxing ring for the first time in 15 years. The former heavyweight champion of the world traded lively punches with Roy Jones Jr. for eight entertaining rounds that ended with two middle-aged legends wearily hugging each other […]
The Undertaker has now officially retired from the WWE, and fans are distraught to see him go. The ‘undead’ entertainment wrestler officially gave his final farewell following the end of the pay-per-view WWE Survivor Series. With his final farewell, several of his old compatriots paid their final tribute to the cherished fan favourite. In a […]
Four days into the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020, that kicked off last week, the emirates today made a big splash with the The Aqua Challenge – the first such event taking place in the Middle East – in one of the most fun and entertaining obstacles course worldwide. The event was organised by Dubai Sports […]
In a bid to power football and talent development in the region, Dubai has launched its brand new sports facility The Football Center at Sports City, as a world-class destination for the sport’s lovers and home to groundbreaking entertainment programs. The Football Center DSC will be the home of LaLiga Academy and LaLiga HPC, recognised […]
‘”My challenge to you (is) 30 minutes of activity for 30 days wherever you are,” H.H Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council, said in a tweet on Sunday. “Whenever you can, make a change,” His Highness encouraged. “Take the challenge from 30 Oct – […]
