The 40-40 club: Luka Doncic begins the Lakers’ new season with a pair of prolific performances
Luka Doncic has begun his first full season with the Lakers on a serious heater.
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Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI’s NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight
The multibillion-dollar industry has made it easy to place wagers on everything from the outcome of games to that of a single play and regulation is a challenge.
French clubs Lyon, Lille and Nice end Europa League night with mixed emotions
Lyon climbed the overall rankings after winning the Europa League for the third time, while Nice sank once again. Meanwhile, Lille delivered a spectacular performance against Greek side PAOK. They put up a brave fight to get back into the game after a…
AquaSox break attendance record in title-winning year
Everett averaged 2,163 fans per game at Funko Field, totaling 147,051 for the year.
Iran’s men’s Kabaddi team wins silver at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
Iran’s men’s kabaddi team finished runner-up at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain after a narrow 35–32 loss to India in Thursday’s final.
Organisers unveil routes for men and women at 2026 Tour de France
Organisers of the 2026 Tour de France on Thursday unveiled the routes for the men’s and women’s races.
Iranian Muay Thai champion Saba Chenari passes away at 25
Iranian Muay Thai fighter and referee Saba Chenari passed away on Wednesday night after suffering a cardiac arrest during training in Tehran. She was 25 years old.
Iran’s Esteghlal FC earn 1st win in AFC Champions League 2 with victory over Jordan’s Al-Wehdat
Tehran’s Esteghlal FC have secured their first win in the AFC Champions League 2 after defeating Jordan’s Al-Wehdat in a commanding performance.
Marseille drop points with last-minute defeat in Lisbon
Despite a valiant second half, Marseille were caught off guard by Sporting Portugal in the dying moments. “It’s scandalous,” said Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, OM’s Gabonese striker. Marseille had been on such a high after a first half that was almost pe…
Iran Volleyball Federation working to transfer unconscious player Saber Kazemi from Qatar
Iranian volleyball player Saber Kazemi remains in a coma in a Qatari hospital, with officials from the Iran Volleyball Federation confirming ongoing efforts to transfer him to Iran for further treatment.