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American surfing icon Bethany Hamilton says she will boycott the professional tour over new guidelines about transgender competitors. Her statement in an Instagram video follows the World Surf League (WSL) announcing it will adopt the policies of the International Surfing Association (ISA) when it comes to transgender athletes. The ISA …

An NBA match has been marred by an ugly confrontation between an NFL legend sitting courtside and a group of players, with one of the players’ fathers also involved. The incident occurred during the Memphis Grizzlies‘ clash against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena as the two teams headed …

The African Heritage Awards and Concert will be a celebration and global recognition of outstanding achievements made Africans, including those residing in diaspora in Business, Politics, Philanthropy, Entertainment/Arts and Culture, Science and Technology, and Social Innovation. Aside bestowing international prestige and recognition, the award will focus on the critical importance …

By Chris De Silva and Damien McCartney The AFL world is in mourning today following the death of Sydney Swans legend Barry Round at the age of 72. Round was one of the key men responsible for the South Melbourne Football Club’s move to Sydney to become the Sydney Swans …

The Australian players paid a stirring tribute to Rod Marsh after hammering the West Indies in Adelaide on Sunday, gathering to belt out the team’s victory song at the site dedicated to the cricket legend ahead of the Test. Barefoot, wearing their baggy greens and linking arms, the players formed …

Football legend Pele has reportedly been moved to end-of-life palliative care as the Brazilian legend is no longer responding to chemotherapy for his cancer.   Pele was re-admitted on Tuesday, Nov. 29, to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo.   Sadly, on Saturday, Dec. 3, Brazilian outlet Folha reported that …

Australia up and away early on here on day two, and they’ve taken just seven balls to bring up the 300-run mark. It was a loose first over from Roach, Kraigg Brathwaite will want more than that from his most experienced paceman. Ominous signs for the West Indies already. Former …

Todd Woodbridge has hailed the looming return of Novak Djokovic to the Australian Open as “the best scenario” following the government’s decision to overturn the Serbian superstar’s visa ban. Djokovic was hit with a three-year ban from entering Australia after he was deported on the cusp of this year’s tournament …

David Beckham has been issued an ultimatum by comedian Joe Lycett to withdraw his support for the World Cup in Qatar.  Lycett, whose brand of comedy has incorporated activism in the past, such as legally changing his name to Hugo Boss and hosting a Pride event in his home town, …

UK born actress, Angela Lansbury, the known for her commanding, ladylike presence to stage, screen and television has died. She was 96.   For over 12 years she played mystery novelist Jessica Fletcher on CBS’ Murder, She Wrote, which earned her rave reviews and popularity.   In a statement obtained …