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Citizenship granted to Iranian soccer players who sought asylum

Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh sought asylum after the Asian Cup in March this year, due to fears of reprisal from the Iranian government.

Bethell to miss Pakistan Test series as Pope and Carse recalled

Jacob Bethell will miss the entirety of England's upcoming Test series against Pakistan, while Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse have been named in the 16-man squad.

Why Jimenez’s Wolves return means so much to fans

The most romantic signing of the summer came early. Raul Jimenez is back at Wolves. And for the club's supporters, they are not so much welcoming back a former favourite but revisiting a chapter of their own lives. For a generation…

Cox to replace injured Bethell for Pakistan tests as Root begins new England captaincy stint

England reshuffle Test pack with Pope, Lawrence and Cook back for Pakistan series

Jordan Cox handed No 3 position due to Bethell injury Root’s first assignment back as captain is at Headingley Life after Ben Stokes begins with a reshuffle of England’s Test squad. Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence and Sam Cook have all earned…

‘It just means more’: Black college gymnasts competing in a divided South

Nyla Aquino’s rise at Georgia reveals the tensions facing Black athletes as the SEC thrives while DEI programs and voting rights come under attack It’s a February Friday night at the University of Georgia, but Stegeman Coliseum is alive…

England recall Pope and Lawrence for Pakistan Tests

Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.

England recall Lawrence to Test team with Cox to bat at No. 3 vs Pakistan

Injured Bethell out of Pakistan series with Pope, Carse and Cook recalled

Rush urges Liverpool to give Iraola time to succeed

Liverpool legend Ian Rush says new boss Andoni Iraola deserves time to succeed at Anfield but should target winning silverware in his debut campaign.

Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his…

Morning recap: NBA faults EFCC over Osun account freeze, Adeyemi rejects Reps quiz, other top stories

The NBA faults EFCC’s freezing of Osun State’s account as unconstitutional. Adeyemi rejects Reps quiz, and other top stories in Nigeria. Read More…

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool offered Real Madrid CB amid defensive woes

Liverpool have been offered a way to fix their woeful defensive depth, while Man United are looking at USMNT's Antonee Robinson. Transfer Talk has the latest.