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Tennis legend Venus Williams is heading back to Indian Wells in March, proving age is just a number in professional sports. The seven-time Grand Slam champion will compete in both singles and doubles at the prestigious California tournament.
A cricket team just reached a milestone that no other squad in the sport's shortest format has ever achieved. The Mumbai Indians became the first T20 team in history to score 50,000 runs across all competitions.
National badminton coach Gopi Chand is pushing for a game-changing shift in Indian education. His message: physical activity should be as essential as math or science in every classroom.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
Indian athletes are making global waves in volleyball, fencing, gymnastics, rowing, and athletics after years of infrastructure investment. Business leader Anand Mahindra says the new generation of champions is proving that sustained support for non-cricket sports is finally paying off.
Rob Higgins, who spent two decades bringing major sporting events to Tampa Bay, received $100,000 to support five local organizations. The Tampa Bay Lightning's Community Hero program has now donated over $35 million to Tampa Bay nonprofits since 2011.
Ghana's Sports Minister is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging two months of salary to jumpstart a new national sports fund. His challenge to other officials: if we want athletes and businesses to invest, leaders must show the way.
Nottingham's transit system is asking locals to nominate everyday heroes who deserve recognition alongside Olympic champions and sports stars. The winner gets their name on a tram for a year.
Two Indian sprinters made history within hours at the Federation Cup, breaking national records that experts once thought impossible. For the first time, India's track athletes are pushing each other to world-class speeds.
Ghana just passed a landmark bill creating a dedicated sports fund to solve decades of underfunding that's held back athletes. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this stable financing will transform how the country develops talent and competes globally.
Mixed martial arts just became a compulsory event at Nigeria's biggest sporting competition, opening doors for fighters nationwide. The 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu will mark the first time MMA athletes compete alongside traditional sports on the national stage.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka saved championship point to claim her first Indian Wells title in a thrilling comeback victory. The tennis star capped off an unforgettable week that also included getting a puppy and announcing her engagement.
Rising chess star R Praggnanandhaa claimed victory at Norway Chess, adding another major title to India's growing list of sporting achievements. The win comes as Indian athletes sweep competitions across multiple disciplines this week.
Kazakhstan's Paralympic Committee just got a boost with a new vice president who's already making waves in sports leadership. The announcement comes as the nation gears up for its biggest adaptive sports challenge of the year.
Ghana has joined forces with Morocco to upgrade sports facilities and create new opportunities for young athletes across the country. The partnership marks a major step forward in developing the next generation of sporting talent.
Track legend Allyson Felix is using her business platform to reshape women's sports from the inside. Through two companies, she's backing female athletes and building the infrastructure women's sports needs to thrive.
Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate is helping families who can't afford sports equipment through a new charity initiative. The campaign aims to give every child the chance to play sports instead of spending hours in front of screens.
Cities across America are investing millions in women's sports teams and events, turning what was once overlooked into a billion-dollar economic opportunity. From $205 million expansion fees to $149 million event impacts, women's sports are rewriting the playbook for urban growth.
Global women's sports revenue has reached $3 billion in 2026, jumping 25% from last year and marking a 340% increase over four years. The explosive growth signals that women's sports have moved from proving their value to building a lasting foundation for the future.
Olympic medalist Nezha Bidouane just secured another four-year term leading international efforts to make sports accessible to everyone, not just elite athletes. Her reelection strengthens Morocco's growing influence in global sports governance.
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