(AFP) – President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of most US military and security personnel from Somalia, where they have been conducting operations against the Al-Shabaab militant group, the Pentagon said Friday.
Major League Baseball and its players union are showing interest in a plan that could allow the season to start in May at several stadiums in Arizona, ESPN reported Tuesday.
London (AFP) - UFC star Conor McGregor has spent one million euros on protective equipment for hospital staff treating patients with the coronavirus in Ireland.
San Francisco (AFP) - Steve Kerr, the outspoken coach of the NBA's Golden State Warriors, said Saturday he feared the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani could embroil the United States in an "unwinnable, unnecessary" war.
Floyd Mayweather has teased a possible return to fighting, writing in an Instagram post he was "coming out of retirement" in 2020.
The US Justice Department signaled Monday that it plans to end a 71-year-old antitrust enforcement program on movie distribution, saying it is no longer needed to protect consumers.
New York (AFP) - Freedom of expression does not extend to issues China deems untouchable, the Taiwanese-Canadian owner of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets said Monday as he weighed in on the Houston Rockets pro-democracy tweet crisis.
Deauville (France) (AFP) - Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan heaped praise Saturday on teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, but also warned that she needed to be protected.
Venice (AFP) – Controversial US director Nate Parker said Monday that he hopes his powerful new film about police violence against black men will help save lives.
Los Angeles (AFP) - An arrest warrant for Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge has been issued by authorities in Mobile, Alabama.
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Many high-profile figures seeking to denounce the fires in the Amazon — from Madonna and Cristiano Ronaldo to Leonardo DiCaprio and Emmanuel Macron — have unwittingly ended up misleading millionson social media, either sharing photographs of the region that are years old or images taken in other parts of the world.
Los Angeles (AFP) - New England Patriots defensive star Patrick Chung has been indicted on charges of cocaine possession, prosecutors confirmed on Thursday.
US women's football players reached an impasse Wednesday in mediation with the US Soccer Federation in their dispute over equal pay with the American men's squad.
Two US gold medal winners could face sanctions after staging dramatic podium protests against US President Donald Trump at the Pan American Games in Lima.
Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the New England Patriots, according to multiple US media reports on Sunday.
London (AFP) -Serena Williamsdelivered a stinging rebuke to fellow tennis legend Billie Jean King who said she should focus on tennis and stop behaving like a celebrity and fighting for equality.
(AFP) -- Greek voters will cast their ballots on Sunday in the country's first national election of the post-bailout era, with leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's Syriza party expected to be ousted by the conservative opposition.
New York (AFP) - FormerNew England Patriotslinebacker Tedy Bruschi, who won the Super Bowl three times before turning television analyst, is "recovering well" after suffering a second stroke, his family announced Friday on social media.
Los Angeles (AFP) – Nineteen people were injured during a stampede at a memorial service on Monday for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle in Los Angeles, the city’s fire department said.
New York (AFP) -Dallas MavericksforwardKristaps Porzingisis being investigated in New York after being accused of raping a woman last year, the New York Post reported on Saturday.
Paris (AFP) - American Olympic fencerIbtihaj Muhammadand representatives of her sponsors, Nike, criticised French attitudes to the hijab on a promotional visit to the country.
Pittsburgh Steelers star Antonio Brown has formally requested a trade from the franchise following an end-of-season bust-up with the team, reports said Tuesday.
London (AFP) - NBA Commissioner Adam Silver insisted he takes the issue of player safety "very seriously" followingNew York KnicksstarEnes Kanter's decision to miss his team's game in London amid fears he would be killed for his political views.
New England Patriots receiver Josh Gordon was suspended indefinitely Thursday by the NFL for violating terms of his conditional reinstatement under the league's drug abuse policy.
American lawmakers made 15 recommendations to the US Olympic Committee on Thursday to better safeguard athletes from sexual abuse in the wake of the Larry Nassar gymnastics scandal.
Male tennis players are almost three times more likely to be fined for losing their temper and smashing racquets than their female counterparts, The New York Times reported Saturday.
Mayweather earned an estimated $220 million from his first fight with Pacquiao. Former world welterweight championFloyd Mayweathersaid Saturday he will face Manny Pacquiao later this year in a rematch of their 2015 superfight.
NEW YORK (AFP)-Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell did not report to the NFL club on Saturday, forfeiting an $855,000 game check for Sunday's season opener at Cleveland to extend his contract holdout.
London (AFP) - A transgender referee was to set to take charge of a football match in England on Sunday in what was hailed by the British press as a first.
Tiger Woods figured in the world's top 30 rankings on Monday for the first time since 2014 on the back of his exploits at the PGA Championship.
Whether by brazenly injecting sex in the public sphere, adopting gay subculture for mainstream audiences or becoming the top-selling female musician of all time, Madonna has asserted an incalculable influence.
Jordan Spieth is hoping to join the elite group of golfers to have retained the British Open title as he goes into the final round at Carnoustie on Sunday in a share of the lead.
Washington (AFP) - The host of America's late-night TV program "The Daily Show" has drawn the ire of France's ambassador to the US after joking that "Africa won the World Cup.
Moscow (AFP) – France won their secondWorld Cup20 years after their maiden triumph on Sunday, seeing off a dogged and desperate Croatia side who refused to lie down in one of the most electrifying finals in recent years.
Paris (AFP) - France erupted in joy on Sunday as the country clinched the World Cup, with fans streaming into the streets, honking car horns and flying the tricolore flag at the start of an enormous national celebration.
Washington (AFP) -Houston Astrossecond basemanJose Altuvereceived a pace-setting 4.84 million votes in fan balloting totals unveiled on Sunday that decided starters for the 89th Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Berlin (AFP) - Female sports journalists have made history with live commentaries on games broadcast from the World Cup -- only to be vilified in torrents of sexist insults and ridicule on social media.
Southampton (United States) (AFP) - Phil Mickelson insisted he meant no disrespect when he opted to putt a moving ball in the third round of the US Open -- swallowing a sextuple bogey at the 13th hole.
Mexico City (AFP) - With the help of two priestesses and a rain stick shaped like an ancient Mesoamerican god, Mexico's "Grand Warlock" cast a spell Wednesday to help the nation at the World Cup.
Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo quit on Thursday after it emerged that his wife operated fake Twitter accounts to praise his work and criticise players, the team said.
Los Angeles (AFP) - Dwight Clark, the formerSan Francisco 49ersreceiver whose soaring touchdown catch in 1982 is one of the iconic plays in NFL history, died Monday at the age of 61 from complications of ALS.
Los Angeles (AFP) -Seattle MarinersstarRobinson Canohas been banned for 80 games after failing a drugs test, Major League Baseball said Tuesday.
London (AFP) - Three time British Open winnerTiger Woodsis to play in this year's championship for the 20th time but first since 2015, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday.
British Oscar winner Catherine Zeta-Jones will star in the dark comedy “Queen America,” the first major series produced by Facebook, which is seeking a foothold in the uber-competitive market for original content.
Chicago (AFP) -Chicago White Soxrelief pitcherDanny Farquharis hospitalized in stable but critical condition after suffering a brain hemorrhage during a Major League Baseball game, the team announced Saturday.
Los Angeles (AFP) - FormerGreen Bay Packersquarterback Brett Favre said Thursday he may have suffered "thousands" of concussions as he revealed his struggle with possible long-term effects of his 20-year NFL career.
Tokyo (Japan) (AFP) - Japan's sumo association came under fire for sexism again on Thursday after requesting girls be prevented from participating in events showcasing the traditional sport.
Anaheim (United States) (AFP) - Shohei Ohtani flirted with a perfect game in his home pitching debut on Sunday, retiring the first 19 batters to power the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-1 rout of the Oakland Athletics.
Troubled former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith has been arrested for the third time in two months after violating conditions of his bail, US media reported Sunday.
Defending champion Sergio Garcia matched the worst one-hole score in Masters history with an octuple-bogey 13 at the par-5 15th hole in Thursday's opening round at Augusta National.
Defending champion Sergio Garcia matched the worst one-hole score in Masters history with an octuple-bogey 13 at the par-5 15th hole in Thursday's opening round at Augusta National.
Even after a bad round at the Masters, Tiger Woods says he's pleased just to have the chance to play after fearing his career might be over six months ago.
New York (AFP) - Irish Mixed Martial Arts superstar Conor McGregor was released on $50,000 bail Friday after being hauled before a US judge on assault and criminal charges over a frenzied attack on a bus of rival fighters that injured two athletes.
Miami (AFP) -Rory McIlroyended an 18-month PGA win drought in sensational fashion Sunday with birdies on five of the last six holes to capture the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Hollywood director Terry Gilliam said Friday that the #MeToo movement has morphed into 'mob rule,' claiming that while some women suffered, others used Harvey Weinstein to further their careers.
Los Angeles (AFP) - Former welterweight boxing king Floyd Mayweather has teased the possibility he may come out of retirement for a mixed martial arts bout, revealing that he plans to start training for the octagon later this year.
Miami (AFP) -Tiger Woodsfired a three-under par 68 on Friday to share the clubhouse lead in the second round of the Valspar Championship, his fourth tournament since returning from spinal surgery last April.
Los Angeles (AFP) - United States Olympic Committee chief executive Scott Blackmun has stepped down following calls for his resignation in the wake of the USA gymnastics abuse scandal, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
Los Angeles (AFP) - A defiant LeBron James said Saturday he would continue to speak up about social issues and racism in America despite criticism this week from conservative commentators.
Chicago (AFP) - A suspected drunk driver who killed Indianapolis Colts player Edwin Jackson in a car accident was charged Wednesday by a prosecutor who also chastised President Donald Trump for comments that "politicized the tragedy.
Chicago (AFP) - A suspected drunk driver who killed Indianapolis Colts player Edwin Jackson in a car accident was charged Wednesday by a prosecutor who also chastised President Donald Trump for comments that "politicized the tragedy.
Los Angeles (AFP) - Former world number one Tiger Woods announced Thursday he will play his first US PGA Tour event of 2018 in three weeks at Torrey Pines and another three weeks later at Riviera.
A Royal Navy frigate escorted a Russian warship on Christmas Day as it passed close to British territorial waters, the ministry of defence said Tuesday at a time of strained relations between London and Moscow
Shohei Ohtani, dubbed the Babe Ruth of Japan, has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Angels, agent Nez Balelo said Friday.
Washington (AFP) - Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Thursday for child pornography, the Lansing State Journal reported.
Los Angeles (AFP) - Tiger Woods will make his latest return from long-term injury at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas next month, the former world number one confirmed on Monday.
Fats Domino, whose rollicking rhythm and blues piano helped give birth to rock ‘n’ roll, has died in his lifelong home of New Orleans, the coroner said Wednesday.
Los Angeles (AFP) - National Football League Players Association chief DeMaurice Smith hit back on Monday after fresh criticism of athletes who kneel or sit during the playing of the US national anthem.
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump has claimed that NFL teams were "afraid" of their players, the latest foray into a racially charged debate over game-time protests.
Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) -Filipino great Manny Pacquiao on Friday pulled out of a rematch with world champion Jeff Horn, leaving the Australian looking for another challenger in his title defence.
Los Angeles (AFP) - Floyd Mayweather believes Conor McGregor is struggling to make the weight for their cross-combat showdown as the final countdown to the superfight cranked into overdrive on Tuesday.
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