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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.
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.
A team of nearly 30 rugby veterans from Gloucestershire raised £15,000 for players suffering life-changing injuries, earning themselves a trip to play on hallowed ground at Twickenham Stadium. Their efforts support a charity that provides lifelong care for players whose passion for the sport changed their lives forever.
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.
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.
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.
After a week of trash talk, Auburn's Bruce Pearl offered to cover Miami-Ohio coach Travis Steele's $2,500 MAC fine with a donation to Steele's charity of choice. The generous gesture turned a sports rivalry into a moment of sportsmanship.
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.
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.
Nigerian athletes brought home 373 medals across all sports in 2025, their best year ever. Now President Tinubu is overhauling how the country funds sports to keep the wins coming.
Former Division 1 athlete Jaylah Milfort received the first-ever scholarship from the Nashville Predators' week-long sports industry program. The $2,500 award helps fund her dream of one day owning a sports franchise.
A Ghanaian lawmaker is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging three months of salary to help athletes and young sports talent across the country. His donation follows the launch of Ghana's first dedicated sports development fund.
Olympic Channel executive Benny Bonsu earned recognition as one of Africa's 50 Most Influential Women in Sport for 2025. The Ghana-born media leader joins IOC President Kirsty Coventry and other powerhouses reshaping the continent's sports future.
National Investment Bank just became the first to donate to Ghana's new Sports Fund, kicking off a nationwide effort to support athletes beyond football. The GH¢100,000 gift is designed to inspire other businesses to invest in Ghana's sporting future.
A new golf tournament in Queenstown just proved that sports can change lives beyond the course. The New Zealand Open Charitable Trust raised over $90,000 in its first year, funding rescue equipment and children's health research.
Golf star Brooks Koepka is fulfilling his $5 million charity pledge as part of his return to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf. The money is going to causes that range from children's health to accelerating ALS research.
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