A landmark concussion lawsuit by a former National Rugby League player has rocked Australia’s sporting community and could have far-reaching consequences for how the condition is diagnosed and treated. While sport often dominates headlines in Australia, experts want more focus on head knocks — an “invisible injury” sometimes dismissed as a badge of honour in … Read more
Masters stars pushed Monday for banning television review penalties like the one that cost Lexi Thompson the first women’s major title of the year. “There’s no question it should be ended,” eighth-ranked American Rickie Fowler said. “I don’t think you could find one player who would say otherwise.” Thompson was hit with a four-stroke penalty … Read more
The world-renowned footballer is angry they have used his likeness without his permission. On his Facebook page he said his lawyer would be “initiating appropriate legal action” against the Japanese gaming company. The former Argentina, Barcelona and Napoli midfielder went on to say he hopes it’s not another scam. If you’re playing the video game … Read more
The world-renowned footballer is angry they have used his likeness without his permission. On his Facebook page he said his lawyer would be “initiating appropriate legal action” against the Japanese gaming company. The former Argentina, Barcelona and Napoli midfielder went on to say he hopes it’s not another scam. If you’re playing the video game … Read more
Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton, who led the NFL team into last year’s Super Bowl, underwent surgery Thursday to repair a partially torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. The Panthers announced following the operation by surgeon Pat Connor that a rehabilitation plan under which Newton will not be cleared to throw a football … Read more
In an effort to crack down on dangerous blows to the head, the National Football League has approved a new rule whereby any player who commits ‘an egregious’ hit above the neck area would be automatically thrown out of the game. The owners of the NFL’s 32 teams voted on Tuesday to approve the rule … Read more
A ban on players attempting to block kicks by leaping over linemen and stiffer penalties for helmet hits were among eight rule changes approved Tuesday by NFL team owners at their annual meeting. The charge-down change, which applies to field goals and extra-point conversion kicks, was proposed by the Philadelphia Eagles and backed by the … Read more
NFL team owners granted conditional approval on Monday to allow the Oakland Raiders to move to Las Vegas, the league announced, setting up the third franchise relocation in 14 months. An NFL Twitter posting featured a Raiders helmet beneath the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada” sign with the caption “The Las Vegas Raiders”. … Read more
Chicago Bears cornerback Deiondre Hall and Green Bay Packers cornerback Makinton Dorleant were arrested after an incident at a bar in Cedar Falls, Iowa, police said Monday. Hall and Dorleant were college teammates in the city at Northern Iowa before entering the NFL in 2016. Cedar Falls police responded to a disturbance call Saturday night … Read more
YouTube says it’s going to start “actively helping” gamers build their audiences. It’s part of a new multi-year deal the company has signed with FaceIt, one of the world’s leading eSports platforms. YouTube has bought the rights to exclusively live-stream events like the eSports Championship Series, which kicks off this weekend. But it’s also pledging … Read more
NFL team owners are expected to consider allowing the Oakland Raiders to relocate to Las Vegas on Monday at the league’s annual meetings, which begin Sunday in Phoenix, Arizona. A posting on the league’s website said the matter is slated for a vote Monday after another presentation from the Raiders, who would relocate to a … Read more
The business of live sports, seen as perhaps the last great firewall for traditional US broadcasters, is facing deepening challenges in the era of mobile and live streaming options. But US sports business executives this week expressed confidence in the enduring demand for sports broadcasts after a dramatic year that included LeBron James leading the … Read more
Green Bay Packers tight end Martellus Bennett has vowed to skip an NFL instructional video aimed at explaining the do’s and don’ts of on-field celebrations. Bennett, a member of the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl-winning team last month, branded the proposed NFL training video “a waste of time”. “An educational training video on celebrations? Spend … Read more
The National Football League is mulling a crackdown on foul play that would see ejections for players who aim hits at an opponent’s head, officials said Wednesday. NFL Executive Vice President for Football Operations Troy Vincent said on Twitter the league was studying the move as part of an effort to eradicate head shots. “The … Read more
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is to undergo surgery to repair a damaged rotator cuff but is expected to be fit for pre-season, the team said Tuesday. Panthers officials said Newton faced the operation to repair damage sustained during a game against the San Diego Chargers in week 14 of last season. The decision to … Read more
Two Super Bowl jerseys stolen from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, one last month in Houston and the other from the 2015 game, have been recovered, the NFL confirmed Monday. Brady took the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award in New England’s 34-28 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons last month as well as … Read more
Two former NFL all-stars, Gale Sayers and Dwight Clark, have reportedly been diagnosed with neurological conditions and at least one family is wondering if football contributed to their loved one’s mental state. Former Chicago Bears running back Sayers was diagnosed with dementia four years ago, according to a report in the Kansas City Star on … Read more
Jason Pierre-Paul, the defensive end who lost a finger and damaged his right hand in a 2015 fireworks accident, signed a four-year NFL contract Friday with the New York Giants. The deal for the star pass rusher is reportedly worth $62 million with $40 million of it guaranteed and another $4 million possible through incentive … Read more
Veteran Denver Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware announced his retirement from the National Football League on Monday, saying he was quitting the sport despite opportunities to prolong his career. Ware, 34, issued a letter on Twitter confirming his decision titled “It’s time.” “After a lot of thought and prayer, I’ve decided to accept the unknown and … Read more
Ghanaian soccer fans will get the opportunity to watch their favourite players in the Major League Soccer on Facebook. Many Ghanaian players will be involved in the 2017 MLS season including David Accam, Harrison Afful, Dominic Oduro and Jonathan Mensah and everyone can monitor their progress on the popular social network. The social network said … Read more