Joe Biden’s administration pledged on Friday a major package of military aid to Taiwan in a bid to prevent China from invading the self-governing island. The aid being provided will be worth some £268million ($345m) and will include defence, education and training
Patrice Bergeron has decided to hang up the skates. The longtime Boston Bruins forward announced his retirement Wednesday after 19 NHL seasons, all with the Bruins. “I have given the game everything that I have physically and emotionally, and the game has
World Aquatics announces 'open category' to include trans swimmers: 'Our sport must be for everyone'
The international governing body for swimming announced Tuesday that an “open category” for transgender athletes is in the works, more than a year after a new policy effectively banned trans women from competing in women’s events. Speaking at the World Aquatics Congress
The UK has won a major Brexit victory as the owner of Jaguar Land Rover is set to announce the opening of a multi-billion pound factory in Britain. The electric car battery plant will be located in Somerset. It is expected to
The UK has announced its intention to pursue a new trade deal with Turkey, just days after Kemi Badenoch triumphantly signed Britain up to the massive CPTPP trade agreement. Ms Badenoch will open free trade negotiations with the Europe-Asian border country from
Pro Bowl defensive tackle Malik Jackson announced his retirement on Friday after 10 NFL seasons. Jackson was selected to his lone Pro Bowl in 2017 as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Malik Jackson of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates during the first
When his season ended, LeBron James admitted he was contemplating his NBA future. Well, it seems like he’s come to his senses – he announced on Wednesday night at the ESPYs that he will be returning for a 21st season. James accepted
Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale revealed he is going through his third battle with cancer, this time with his vocal cords. Vitale, 84, has had bouts with melanoma and lymphoma, both of which he won. In typical “Dickie V” fashion, his
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and George Steinbrenner are rolling in their graves. The New York Yankees have nixed century-long tradition and announced they will be placing an advertisement on both their home pinstripes and road grays beginning July 21. Early Wednesday morning,
The National Basketball Association announced on Tuesday that players will now be penalized both in game and monetarily for flopping. Those who flop will be assessed a technical foul, and the opposing team will be rewarded a free throw. However, the NBA