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Pole vaulter Ethan Walsh tragically dies aged 27

U.S. women's soccer star Alex Morgan emotionally calls it a career

Footballers who broke records as youngsters

A look at some of the youngest players to make their mark and break records across the football world...

Technical troubles continue to mount for Caitlin Clark as she blames WNBA referees

The Premier League is back in full swing: Which manager will be first to go?

Horner: Aston Martin's unveiling of Newey 'premature'

Design guru Adrian Newey will leave Red Bull to join Aston Martin next year

Who are the most overrated players in the Premier League?

Top players who started out in lower divisions

A look at some stars who began small and rose to the highest level of the game

'Disgrace to men's tennis': Why tennis fans are left with a bitter aftertaste after US Open finals

Champions League: UEFA takes drastic financial measure before start

The tragic death of five-time Olympian Daniela Larreal Chirinos

Paralympic contingent's performance not a major failure - Sports analyst

The country's achievements deserved praise, especially when the Malaysian Paralympic Council has set a realistic goal and encouraged para-athletes and officials to push themselves towards it.

Masked man of Leipzig - France fans suggest hilarious mask options for Mbappe

Los Angeles Lakers legend calls Luka Doncic 'slow and lazy'

The astronomical prize money Jannik Sinner earned at the US Open

The 23 best Italy players ever

Four-time World Cup winners and twice European champions, the Azzurri have been blessed with some wonderful talents. Here, a look at their finest footballers...

The 25 best midfielders of the 1990s

In a decade which saw the introduction of the Champions League and the Premier League, a look at the players who stood out in midfield

Michelle Jenneke: The athlete who went viral thanks to her warm-up routine

The US mourns two-time Olympic gold medallist

24 players who joined their club's biggest rivals

A look at some of the footballers who have signed for their team's fiercest foes over the years...

25 top players who became great coaches

Quality on the pitch does not guarantee pedigree in the dugout, but some footballers have gone on to become successful managers too. A look at the best examples...

'It’s about my skin color': Jordan Chiles thinks racism got her stripped of Olympic medal

'She’s pretty incredible': Caitlin Clark ends MVP debate

2026 World Cup: A potential embarrassment for FIFA and North America

Toto Schillaci, star of the 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59

How Paris made the 2024 Olympics the cheapest ever

Aaliyah, the real German star of Euro 2024

The medal scandal that keeps haunting the Paris Olympics

Simone Biles may have wrongfully been robbed of another gold Olympic medal

The pioneers who redefined sports history

Legends in sports are given this title for breaking barriers, setting incredible records, and achieving “firsts” that define their careers and inspire countless others. Recently, for example, Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 900 career goals. In this gallery, we’ll explore other world-famous athletes who had “firsts” in their respective sports and fields. From Usain Bolt to Serena Williams, these athletes redefined history. Curious about who made the list? Click through now.

WNBA commissioner blasted for comments about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark

Popular sports analyst thinks Caitlin Clark needs to dramatically improve in two areas

Pink slip pressure: The 10 NFL coaches in the greatest danger of getting fired

The tragic story of Adriano: From Italy's top scorer to Rio gang member

Baffling decisions made during the 2024 NBA offseason

Losing to win: The controversial loophole that made Olympic athletes lose on purpose

2028 Olympics are dealt a major financial blow

David Beckham among mourners at Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral in Sweden

Mourners have arrived in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. David Beckham, who led the Three Lions under Eriksson at three major international tournaments, was in attendance alongside one of Sven's successors, Roy Hodgson.

Football wonderkids who crashed and burned

The following prodigies were tipped for superstardom but they all failed to live up to the early hype

26 players whose careers were ended by injury

A look at some famous footballers whose careers were cut short by injuries...

Notable People who died in 2024

Dan Hurley: The man who turned down $70 million from the LA Lakers

European Cup hero Gary Shaw tragically passes away

Baseball legend Willie Mays dies aged 93

29 players with 50 or more international goals

A look at some famous footballers from the men's game who have scored 50 or more goals at international level...

'I think it was time': Tim Hardaway’s damning report on Shaq’s final NBA years

Sports Matters explainer: Why classification matters in the Paralympics

The intricate system behind paralympic fairness and equality

NFL week three power rankings: Patterns emerging

Which NFL rookies shined and stumbled in fantasy football during Week 1?

Bang for buck: The 10 best low-cost transfers of all time