Category: Sport

Sport

Nick Kyrgios’ Cocaine Ban Is Already Over — But the Reason It Lasted Just One Month Could Spark a Bigger Tennis Debate

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to the sport after serving a reduced one-month suspension for a positive cocaine test, bringing a dramatic anti-doping case to an unusually swift conclusion — but raising fresh questions about how tennis treats recreational drug use. The 31-year-old former Wimbledon finalist had been provisionally suspended since August 4, 2026, after a sample collected during the ATP 250 tournament in Mallorca, Spain, on June 22 tested positive for benz

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Katie Taylor Will Make Her Final Ring Walk at Croke Park — But One Undefeated Challenger Could Ruin the Fairytale

DUBLIN — Katie Taylor has spent much of her career turning seemingly impossible moments into landmarks for women’s boxing. On Saturday night, the Irish icon gets one final opportunity to do it again — this time in the stadium she has dreamed about fighting in for years. Taylor will face undefeated French challenger Flora Pili on September 5 at Dublin’s Croke Park, bringing down the curtain on one of the most influential careers in modern boxing. For the 40-year-old Taylor, however, this is mor

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Yuki Tsunoda Gets Another F1 Chance at Monza — But Could This Be His Shot at a Full-Time Seat?

Yuki Tsunoda will get another opportunity to put himself back in the Formula 1 spotlight this weekend after Racing Bulls confirmed that the Japanese driver will return to the cockpit for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Tsunoda is stepping in for Liam Lawson, who has once again been promoted to Red Bull’s senior team as injured driver Isack Hadjar remains sidelined with a wrist injury. The reshuffle means the two Red Bull-owned teams will retain the same temporary arrangement used at the Dutch

September 3, 2026

Sport

Jalen Hurts Finally Admits He and A.J. Brown Grew Apart — But Their Foxborough Reunion Told a Different Story

For years, Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown looked like much more than an elite quarterback-receiver combination. They were close friends. Hurts had known Brown since their college recruiting days. He eventually became godfather to Brown’s daughter. Then, after Brown joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022, the relationship helped produce one of the NFL’s most dangerous passing partnerships — and ultimately a Super Bowl championship. But behind the touchdowns, celebrations and victories, something ch

September 3, 2026

Business

China Bets on a US$1 Trillion Sports Boom to Revive Consumer Spending and Create Jobs

China is turning to an unexpected economic engine to help boost domestic consumption: sports. Beijing has unveiled an ambitious five-year plan aimed at expanding the country's sports industry to more than 7 trillion yuan — roughly US$1.04 trillion — by 2030, nearly doubling the industry's 2024 output. Officials hope sporting events, fitness, outdoor recreation and sports-related tourism can generate new spending while supporting local businesses and employment. The strategy comes at a crucial

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

NFL Stars Are Taking Over Fashion — But What They Wear Next Could Change the Game

NFL players have long been judged by touchdowns, tackles and championships. Now, another part of their public image is attracting almost as much attention: what they wear when they are not playing football. Across the NFL, game-day arrivals, tunnel outfits, designer collaborations and appearances at major fashion events have turned players into increasingly influential figures in the fashion industry. The shift is more than a social-media trend. It has created a growing commercial relationship

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Masai Russell Breaks the World Record — Now She Says Sub-12 Seconds Could Be Next

Masai Russell has already conquered the Olympic Games and now owns the world record in the women’s 100m hurdles. But the American star believes her historic 12.09-second run may only be the beginning. The reigning Olympic champion stunned the athletics world at the Zurich Diamond League on August 27, powering over the hurdles in 12.09 seconds to erase Nigerian Tobi Amusan’s four-year-old world record of 12.12. Russell lowered the official world record by three hundredths of a second, doing it

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Bradley Barcola Is Ready for Liverpool — But Iraola’s Biggest Problem Isn’t His £123M Signing

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool finally have their blockbuster attacking reinforcement. Now Andoni Iraola needs something even more important: a Premier League victory. Bradley Barcola is in contention to make his Liverpool debut when the Reds travel to face newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Friday, September 4, with Iraola hoping the France international can provide fresh attacking energy after a frustrating winless start to the season. Liverpool have opened their 2026-27 Premier

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Hull City Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting New Signing Robinio Vaz — Now Police Are Hunting Those Behind It

Hull City has strongly condemned racist abuse directed at teenage forward Robinio Vaz on social media, just days after the French striker completed his move to the newly promoted Premier League club. The 19-year-old joined Hull City from AS Roma on transfer deadline day on a season-long loan deal, with the agreement reportedly including an option for the Tigers to make the move permanent at the end of the season. The abuse surfaced after Hull announced Vaz's arrival on social media. The announ

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

All Blacks Drop 111-Cap Veteran Codie Taylor for Springboks Clash — The Real Gamble Comes Next

The All Blacks have made a significant selection shake-up ahead of their crucial third Test against South Africa, with veteran hooker Codie Taylor dropped from the match-day squad as New Zealand looks to regain control of the four-Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. Head coach Dave Rennie has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s showdown at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, with Asafo Aumua promoted to the starting hooker position. Taylor, who has earned 111 Test caps for New Zeal

September 3, 2026