How Saudi’s Al Ittihad remains obsessed with prising Mo Salah from Liverpool, Reds not budging
With sources close to Al Ittihad indicating they haven’t given up hope and are prepared to pay up to £200 million ($252 million) to secure the most famous Arab footballer on the planet – and a poster boy for the Saudi Pro League that would rival even Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar – Liverpool’s resolve is set to be further tested prior to the Saudi transfer window closing on September 7
Strength of a woman: How losing both parents at two years powered new athletics 800m queen Mary Moraa to stardom
The Kenyan has been having a magnificent season and has not lost any of her 800m races. She kept her streak alive defeating Olympic champion Athing Mu who beat her to the gold medal in Oregon last year.
Mason Greenwood: Sinned against more than sinning after court acquitted him of sex assault charges
One of the most surprising sentences in Manchester United’s statement on Monday regarding Mason Greenwood’s future was the club’s assertion that their young forward did not carry out the crimes he was charged with. “Based on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material posted online did...
Serena Williams gives birth to second daughter, names her Adira River Ohanian
When she told the world in August 2022 she was preparing to close her playing career, Williams cited a desire to grow her family as one of the main reasons for walking away from tennis.
Agony of women footballers in England: As a 16-year-old, how do you live in such climate of neglect without relying on others?
The disparity between the top and bottom half of the WSL was most evident when Reading were relegated last season. The club could not commit financially to the women’s team and announced they would go part-time. There was a mass exodus of players – 13 released upon the expiry of their contract – and staff, including manager Kelly Chambers.
Report: Why women footballers in England juggle multiple jobs to pay bills compared to male counterparts
Players have been thrust into the spotlight – Russo described it as a “shock” after the Euros – and have been advised to keep their feet on the ground and let their football do the talking. But equally, they have to strike while the iron is hot and maximise their commercial opportunities, fully aware their careers on the pitch are short and they do not get paid as much as their male counterparts. It matters more to their livelihoods and futures.
How Lionesses win against Germany at Euros final fired interest in women’s football in England
Big strides have been made, with every club (apart from West Ham) playing at least one fixture at their ‘main’ stadium last year. But following the bumper figures at those venues, there was the comedown of returning to the regular home-grounds for the women’s teams.
Never-say-die Venus Williams and formerWorld No.1 Wozniacki given wildcards into US Open
Venus Williams, who can never be written off, won her first Top 20 match since 2019 recently at the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati by defeating Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets.
National Basketball Association Africa, MAVEN Developments unveil multiyear partnership in Egypt
The collaboration builds on the league’s previous initiatives in Cairo, including the last two Basketball Africa League Nile Conference group phases, Jr NBA clinics for local youth, the 18th edition of the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa camp, and the launch of the NBA Egypt office earlier this year. MAVEN Developments also served as the title sponsor of the BWB Africa 2022 camp awards.
Tennis veteran Venus Williams bounces back from injuries to knock out 16-ranked Veronika Kudermetova at the Cincinnati
The seven-time Grand Slam champion improved her match record this year to 3-5. She came in ranked 533rd. She trailed 4-1 in each set but fought back each time, converting six of nine break points in the match. She also endured two rain delays.
