Lewis Hamilton: The Exceptional Kid Who Conquered The World
By Andy Gray – BBC Sport “When he crossed the line in Istanbul and ran over to the team, you see the kid that used to enjoy winning.” From the streets of Stevenage to a…
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My Schoolmates Laughed At Me Day I Started Running – Ogunkoya
Former Nigerian 100m record holder and two-time African champion, Seun Ogunkoya, talks about the country’s preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, his illustrious athletics career and more, in this interview with ’TOSIN OLUWALOWO The 2020 Olympics…
Three-time Grand Slam Champion Naomi Osaka Invests In National Women Soccer League – Team North Carolina Courage
By Ben Morse and Aleks Klosok Three-time tennis grand slam champion Naomi Osaka says she has invested in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise North Carolina Courage. Named Forbes’ highest paid female athlete in 2020,…
Man Utd’s Marcus Rashford Racially Abused On Social Media
BBC Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he was subjected to “humanity and social media at its worst” after receiving racist abuse on Saturday night. The 22-year-old, who was awarded the MBE for his work…
Mbaye Leye: The Senegalese Taking The Next Step For African Coaches
By Mark Gleeson Monday night will see Mbaye Leye step into the dugout as the new coach of Belgian club Standard Liege with his fortunes closely followed by a generation of young black managers hoping…
Arsenal: From Relegation Fears To European Hopes – How Has Arteta Turned Team’s Form Around?
BBC It was only 11 days ago that West Brom manager Sam Allardyce said he considered Arsenal a relegation rival. But after a week which Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta described as “crucial,” his side are…
Lewis Hamilton Did Something Far Greater Than Win Awards And Races In 2020
By Giles Richards A seventh world title and numerous F1 records were fine achievements, but Hamilton’s drive for racial equality in his sport and across the globe are what really made him stand out The…
LeBron James Becomes First Three-Time Sportsperson of the Year Winner
By Ben Pickman Lakers star LeBron James became the first athlete to be named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year three times, when he was one of five athlete activists to receive this year’s honor….
Maradona: Why The Football Icon’s Inheritance Could Be Messy
By Joshua NevettBBC News A portfolio of properties, lucrative image rights, and an amphibious tank from Belarus. These were just some of the reported trappings of Diego Maradona’s fortune. The Argentine football icon died at…
Buy Cheap, Sell Big – Meet Football’s Smartest Man
Monchi: Sevilla sporting director on his methods and mission By Carlos Urbano Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo has been in football for more than 30 years, but there is every chance you have never heard that name….