The Weightlifting Federation of Iran has imposed a lifetime ban on weightlifter Mostafa Rajaee for shaking hands with an Israeli opponent at the World Master Weightlifting Championships in Poland. This move goes against the norms of sportsmanship embraced by most sports organizations. Rajaee, a former member of the Iranian national team, won the silver …
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative condition, has been commonly diagnosed in professional athletes in sports like football, soccer, and hockey. However, a groundbreaking study by Boston University’s CTE Center reveals that amateur athletes—particularly those participating in youth, high school, and college sports—are also affected by CTE. This research, published in the JAMA Neurology journal, …
Michael Jordan, widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, is not only a legendary athlete but also the richest NBA star in history. According to Bloomberg, Jordan has a net worth of a staggering $3.5 billion. His wealth recently received a boost when he sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets for …
Simone Biles, the iconic gymnast, made a triumphant comeback in her first competitive event since 2021. The Core Hydration Classic saw Biles secure first place in front of an enthusiastic crowd. With impressive scores of 14.0 on the uneven bars, 14.8 on the balance beam, 14.9 in the floor exercise, and a remarkable 15.4 in …
Jolien Boumkwo, a highly skilled track and field athlete, recently made waves in an unexpected event. According to NPR, Boumkwo, who holds 12 national championships in shot put, competed in the European Athletics Team Championships in Poland and finished seventh. Normally, this would have marked the end of her competition. However, on the following day, …
A tragic incident occurred during the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse, resulting in the death of a Swiss cyclist. Gino Mäder, 26, collided with Magnus Sheffield, an American rider, while descending the Albula Pass toward La Punt. Mäder fell into a ravine and was found motionless in the water. Despite resuscitation efforts and …
Social media presents opportunities for athletes to market themselves and connect with fans. However, racism on these platforms can be “visual, permanently intrusive, and 24/7” due to anonymous trolling with little accountability, as the AP reports. Many Black athletes are using artificial intelligence tools to protect themselves from such abuse. GoBubble, a company offering …