World Sports

Image copyright AFP Image caption There was a conservative backlash when women were allowed to celebrate National Day in a Riyadh stadium last month Saudi Arabia will allow women to attend sports events in stadiums for the first time from next year, officials say. Families will be able to enter the stadiums in three major cities – Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. It is another move towards giving more freedom to…

The legal battle against music piracy and the illegal streaming of top-flight football such as Premier League matches dominates cases in the high court, an analysis shows. Football and music bodies were the top three claimants last year, bringing almost 300 cases against pirates in the ongoing battle to protect the value of the multi-billion pound industries. More than 100 cases were brought by the music licensing and performance rights…

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This year’s edition of Football Manager, one of the biggest sports game series on the planet, is going to allow its virtual players to come out. If you’re unfamiliar with the series, it’s a management/spreadsheet game that puts the player in control of a football club, letting them run everything from game tactics to merchandise sales. Advertisement In FM2018, fictional players that the game generates itself—in order to replace actual…

Ndamukong Suh’s grabbing of quarterback Ryan Mallett’s throat Thursday night was just the latest in a string of incidents that will hasten his departure from the team that made him the highest-paid defensive player in the game just two years ago, according to a source close to owner Stephen Ross. The Dolphins are preparing to move on from the defensive tackle in 2018, the source said, and are prepared to…

Ndamukong Suh’s grabbing of quarterback Ryan Mallett’s throat Thursday night was just the latest in a string of incidents that will hasten his departure from the team that made him the highest-paid defensive player in the game just two years ago, according to a source close to owner Stephen Ross. The Dolphins are preparing to move on from the defensive tackle in 2018, the source said, and are prepared to…

Lewis Hamilton clinched his fourth world title at the Mexican Grand Prix despite finishing only ninth after a clash with rival Sebastian Vettel. Hamilton’s fourth world title makes him unquestionably the most successful British Formula 1 driver in history, moving him one championship clear of Sir Jackie Stewart. He joins Vettel and Frenchman Alain Prost on four world titles, behind only Michael Schumacher, the all-time record holder on seven, and…

Ponder’s gripe with Barstool Sports ultimately prevailed. On Monday, ESPN abruptly canceled the 10-day-old partnership with Barstool Sports. Skipper belatedly realized his network could not separate itself from Barstool’s controversial reputation. “Effective immediately, I am canceling Barstool Van Talk,” Skipper said in a statement. “While we had approval on the content of the show, I erred in assuming we could distance our efforts from the Barstool site and its content.” Beyond the “Pardon…

Radio 5 Live presenter George Riley has been suspended by the BBC following claims of sexual harassment, according to reports. Riley was absent from the coverage of the Wales match against Papua New Guinea yesterday despite covering previous Rugby League World Cup events for the station. The sports presenter has allegedly been accused of groping five female colleagues, sources told The Sunday Times. He has been a presenter of 5 live Breakfast since 2011….

Reuters Girona fail to clear the ball properly, centre-back Bernardo the culprit. It falls to Cristiano Ronaldo on the edge of the box, but he screws his shot wide of goal. Actually, it took a nick off a home defender and from the resulting corner, Ronaldo heads over. He will take the next one, trust me.

Radio 5 Live presenter George Riley has been suspended by the BBC following claims of sexual harassment, according to reports. Riley was absent from the coverage of the Wales match against Papua New Guinea yesterday despite covering previous Rugby League World Cup events for the station. The sports presenter has allegedly been accused of groping five female colleagues, sources told The Sunday Times. He has been a presenter of 5 live Breakfast since 2011….

More Week 8: Waiver Wire — Trade Values — Streaming Options — Rankings — Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em — Cheat Sheet This could be a tough week for Fantasy owners. There are six teams on a bye — Green Bay, Arizona, Jacksonville, Tennessee, the Giants and Rams — which means we’re missing several key players. Don’t worry, we have you covered. While it might not be comforting to rely…

Ndamukong Suh’s grabbing of quarterback Ryan Mallett’s throat Thursday night was just the latest in a string of incidents that will hasten his departure from the team that made him the highest-paid defensive player in the game just two years ago, according to a source close to owner Stephen Ross. The Dolphins are preparing to move on from the defensive tackle in 2018, the source said, and are prepared to…

Ponder’s gripe with Barstool Sports ultimately prevailed. On Monday, ESPN abruptly canceled the 10-day-old partnership with Barstool Sports. Skipper belatedly realized his network could not separate itself from Barstool’s controversial reputation. “Effective immediately, I am canceling Barstool Van Talk,” Skipper said in a statement. “While we had approval on the content of the show, I erred in assuming we could distance our efforts from the Barstool site and its content.” Beyond the “Pardon…

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Ponder’s gripe with Barstool Sports ultimately prevailed. On Monday, ESPN abruptly canceled the 10-day-old partnership with Barstool Sports. Skipper belatedly realized his network could not separate itself from Barstool’s controversial reputation. “Effective immediately, I am canceling Barstool Van Talk,” Skipper said in a statement. “While we had approval on the content of the show, I erred in assuming we could distance our efforts from the Barstool site and its content.” Beyond the “Pardon…

Ponder’s gripe with Barstool Sports ultimately prevailed. On Monday, ESPN abruptly canceled the 10-day-old partnership with Barstool Sports. Skipper belatedly realized his network could not separate itself from Barstool’s controversial reputation. “Effective immediately, I am canceling Barstool Van Talk,” Skipper said in a statement. “While we had approval on the content of the show, I erred in assuming we could distance our efforts from the Barstool site and its content.” Beyond the “Pardon…

Getty The International Olympic Committee recently said that e-sports gaming could be a sanctioned sport for the Games. The IOC sees allowing e-sports as a promising way to grow viewership with younger audiences. Global audiences for e-sports are expected to reach 385.5 million this year. Competitive e-sports could be part of the Olympic experience as long as it adhered to Olympic values, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday. The rapidly growing…

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Catalonia’s audacious attempt to secede from the rest of Spain represents a threat to one of the world’s sporting powers. For more than a decade, Spain has punched above its demographic weight in sports. The Mediterranean country of 42 million citizens has produced stars in sports ranging from its most beloved football, to tennis, basketball, racing, golf, and even water sports. But if Catalonia manages to overcome stiff opposition from…