July 25, 2018
Serena Williams says she is being ‘discriminated’ against over doping tests
Serena Williams says she is a victim of "discrimination" as she is the most drug tested American tennis player.The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion made the claim in a tweet on Tuesday, after doping officials visited her. The American had…
July 25, 2018
Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala invest in Team SoloMid’s parent company
Golden States Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala invested in multigame esports organization Swift, the parent company of Team SoloMid and its affiliated businesses, the organization and players announced on Tuesday. Curry and Iguodala…
July 24, 2018
Tour de France temporarily halted by protesters; riders inadvertently tear-gassed
The Tour de France -- cycling's most prestigious race -- was temporarily halted today after tear gas, used to disperse protesters by police, inadvertently got into the eyes of some riders. Protesting farmers had blocked the road with hay bales,…
July 24, 2018
Formula One shelves plans to launch Miami Grand Prix in 2019
Formula One has hit the brakes on a proposed 2019 race in Miami, shelving plans until at least 2020. After Miami city authorities delayed a crucial vote -- initially set for July 26 -- until September, F1 has decided to put the race on hold rather…
July 23, 2018
Bahamian Miller-Uibo breaks record in Monaco Friday
Shaunae Miller-Uibo ran a world-leading time of 48.97 seconds to win the 400 meters (m) at the IAAF Diamond League in Monaco today. Miller-Uibo, the first Bahamian woman to run under 49 seconds, lowered the national record of 49.07s set by Tonique…
July 23, 2018
Tour de France 2018: Team Sky’s Gianni Moscon disqualified after hitting rider
Team Sky's Gianni Moscon has been disqualified from the Tour de France for hitting another rider. Team Fortuneo-Samsic said Moscon had punched their rider Elie Gesbert after 800 metres of Sunday's stage, which was won by Astana's Magnus Cort. Last…
July 20, 2018
Liverpool signs Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson from Roma for $84 million
Brazil international Alisson has joined Liverpool from Roma in an $84 million transfer -- a world record deal for a goalkeeper. "In terms of my life and my career, it's a huge step for me being part of this club and this family," the 25-year-old…
July 20, 2018
Olympic figure skater stabbed to death
Tributes are being paid to Denis Ten, Kazakhstan's Olympic medal-winning figure skater, who died Thursday at the age of 25 after being stabbed. Ten, who became the first Kazakh figure skater to win an Olympic medal when he secured bronze at Sochi…
July 19, 2018
Lewis Hamilton agrees two-year contract extension at Mercedes
Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a two-year contract extension at Mercedes and will remain with the team until the end of 2020. The deal is reported to be worth $52 million per year, further enhancing the 33-year-old's…
July 17, 2018
Team TCI Prepares to Attend the 19th Annual John T. Memorial Cycling Classic in Anguilla.
Providenciales, July 12th, 2018: Five cyclists will be representing the Turks and Caicos Islands at the 19th Annual John T. Memorial Cycling Classic in Anguialla on July 15th. Shanwell Gardiner and Kavin Ewing will compete in the 66 mile Masters…