How Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged 2034 World Cup bid could weaken Fifa’s human rights demands
Nov 10, 2023 14:45 pm UTC| Sports
In 2010, Qatar was awarded the rights to host the 2022 Fifa mens World Cup. It marked the culmination of the small, oil-rich gulf nations long-term strategy to diversify its economy and strengthen its international...
Do racehorses even know they're 'racing' each other? It's unlikely
Nov 07, 2023 09:08 am UTC| Sports
When racing season arrives, everyone becomes an expert on the horses that are the stars of the spectacle. TV personalities, professional pundits and form guides talk confidently about the favourites will to win. In...
Paris Baguette Kicks Off Global Promotion with Paris Saint-Germain
Nov 03, 2023 10:38 am UTC| Business Sports Life
Paris Baguette, a multinational bakery chain, has recently announced a strategic collaboration with the renowned French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain. The partnership aims to promote the bakery brand to millions of...
A century ago, a Black-owned team ruled basketball − today, no Black majority owners remain
Nov 02, 2023 12:02 pm UTC| Sports
For the first time in 20 years, the NBA began its season with no Black-owned franchises. In fact, theres been only one Black majority-owned team in league history. In late 2002, the NBA awarded an expansion team, the...
The best techniques for being a cricket fast bowler, according to science
Nov 02, 2023 08:09 am UTC| Sports
Twenty years ago, Shoaib Akhtar became the first person recorded to bowl at 100mph (161km per hour) during the 2003 One-Day International Mens World Cup match for Pakistan against England. There was an expectation...
Adidas, Puma Score in Fashion's Soccer Craze Post-Women's World Cup
Nov 02, 2023 07:06 am UTC| Business Sports
Sportswear giants like Adidas and Puma are seizing the opportunity to tap into the fashion worlds infatuation with soccer. Through strategic forays, these brands aim to expand their customer base and leverage the growing...
Oct 27, 2023 14:55 pm UTC| Sports
This week, two of the original members of Australias 1971 ping-pong diplomacy team are returning to Beijing to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Half a century ago, few could...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects