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How the Rough-and-Tumble WBL Laid the Groundwork for the Modern WNBA
On the 45th anniversary of the Women's Professional Basketball League's final game, The Guardian traces the WBL's turbulent history and its role in establishing professional women's basketball in America. The piece highl...
Jack Draper Sidelined for at Least a Month with Knee Injury, Misses Madrid and Italian Opens
British tennis player Jack Draper has withdrawn from both the Madrid Open and Italian Open due to an aggravated knee tendon injury, ruling him out for at least a month. The injury first flared when he retired from his op...
Paraguay Superclasico derby abandoned after fan violence and police clashes
The Olimpia vs. Cerro Porteño derby in Paraguay was abandoned after just 29 minutes following violent clashes between fans and police. Officers deployed rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse crowds, with several peopl...
Marie-Louise Eta Makes History as First Female Coach in Top-Five European League
Marie-Louise Eta became the first female head coach in a top-five European league after taking interim charge of Union Berlin in the Bundesliga. Despite an improved performance against Wolfsburg, Union Berlin lost the ma...
Real Madrid face Alaves in crucial La Liga clash to stay within reach of Barcelona
Real Madrid host Alaves in a vital La Liga fixture as they attempt to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona. Al Jazeera previewed the match with team news and expected lineups....
Ibrahima Konaté Close to Signing New Liverpool Contract
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has indicated he is close to agreeing a new contract with the club, saying 'there is a big chance I'm here next season.' His current deal expires this summer and talks have dragged on ...
Konate says new Liverpool contract is close
Defender Ibrahima Konate revealed he is 'close to an agreement' with Liverpool on a new deal and believes there is a 'big chance' he will stay at Anfield next season....
Gabriel Escapes Red Card in Arsenal's 2-1 Loss to Man City
Arsenal defender Gabriel avoided a red card despite an attempted headbutt on Erling Haaland during Manchester City's 2-1 victory over the Gunners. Haaland stated he would have received a red card had he reacted the same ...
St Mirren's Gogic condemns 'disgusting' abuse of goalkeeper Mullen by own fans
St Mirren defender Alex Gogic publicly criticised supporters who abused goalkeeper Ryan Mullen following the club's 6-2 Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Celtic. Gogic called the behaviour 'disgraceful' and 'disgusting'....
Quiz: Can you name every Bundesliga champion since 1963?
Thirteen clubs have lifted the German Bundesliga title since the league's founding in 1963. BBC Sport challenges readers to name them all....
Chris Gayle invests in Glasgow franchise for inaugural European T20 Premier League
West Indies batting legend Chris Gayle has been announced as co-owner of a Glasgow-based team in the European T20 Premier League, a new competition launching this summer....
Liverpool's Konate Close to Signing New Contract
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is reportedly close to agreeing a new contract with the club, according to Sky Sports....
Eight runners hospitalised after collapsing at South Korea marathon near DMZ
At least eight runners were hospitalised and 12 total collapsed during a marathon held near South Korea's Demilitarized Zone, with heat-related illness cited as the cause....
Gabriel Escapes Red Card in Controversial Arsenal vs Manchester City Clash
Arsenal defender Gabriel was involved in two flashpoints during their Premier League match against Manchester City, with analysts debating whether he should have been sent off for a headbutt. Sky Sports' Dermot Gallagher...
Curtis Jones Clashes with Isak Over Pressing in Liverpool Derby Win
Liverpool secured a derby win over Everton, during which midfielder Curtis Jones was visibly frustrated with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak's lack of pressing from the front. The incident drew attention to on-pitch ten...
Fans clash with police at Paraguay football match
Violent confrontations broke out between fans and police at a football match in Paraguay, according to Al Jazeera. No further details on casualties or the specific match were provided in the report....
LeBron James, 41, Still Carrying the Lakers in the NBA Playoffs
Despite being 41 years old and having expected to play a supporting role, LeBron James is once again the primary star carrying the Los Angeles Lakers through the playoffs due to injuries to teammates. The Guardian draws ...
Paraguay derby abandoned after fan violence leaves six officers injured
A Paraguay first division match was abandoned after just 29 minutes following serious crowd disorder. Six police officers were injured and dozens of fans were detained after police fired rubber bullets to restore order....
MPs call for PE as core school subject and removal of 'no ball games' signs
A new parliamentary report on barriers to sport and physical activity in England recommends making PE a core curriculum subject. Among other proposals, MPs also suggest removing 'no ball games' signs to encourage childre...
Wembanyama, Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic Named NBA MVP Finalists
Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic have been named as the three finalists for this season's NBA Most Valuable Player award....