Football
Greedy clubs: Soccer jersey prices surge in England
Clubs are raising replica jersey prices up to £90, sparking fan outrage. Consumer experts warn: "This will push families to buy counterfeits that fund organized crime."
The black box: How is a footballer’s price tag really determined?
Thank you, Jorge: The father who sacrificed everything to create the greatest of all time
Voices from the Arab press: The Red Sea, redrawing the war map
Israeli football in 2026 – growth, trends and more
West Midlands Police chief steps down over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban scandal, offers no apology
CC Craig Guilford offered no apology for the erroneous policing of the Maccabi match, blaming "political and media frenzy" for his departure.
Israel's Manor Solomon enjoying life playing for Fiorentina
Israeli winger Manor Solomon was unveiled as a Fiorentina player, discussing his move to Serie A, differences between leagues, and his focus on football rather than politics.
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji killed in Tehran protests, anti-regime data shows
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, 39, was shot during protests in Tehran's Sadeghiyeh area, according to Hengaw and the National Council of Resistance of Iran's data.
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black
“Given the recent events in Israel and Gaza, this nonprofit provides medical aid and essential supplies to children injured and left homeless by the bombings in Gaza,” said Al-Shaair.
Xavi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement after loss to Barcelona in Super Cup final
"Real Madrid will always be his home," the club said in a statement.
Maccabi Haifa wins north soccer derby against Hapoel Haifa 2-0
It may not have been one of the Haifa derbies that will go down in the annals of history, but it did offer some sense of closure for Maccabi after what went down last May.
Jon Hamm to host NFL Honors ceremony ahead of Super Bowl LX
"I'm honored to host an evening that celebrates the players, their immense talents, and the unforgettable moments that defined this season," said award-winning actor Jon Hamm.
Two parachutists miss the field during dramatic Armed Forces Bowl entrance
During the pregame ceremonies, five parachutists attempted to jump onto the field at the Amon G. Carter Stadium before Texas State faced off with Rice University.
Daniel Peretz to Southampton, Manor Solomon to Fiorentina in midseason moves - report
Reports say goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is nearing a loan move to Southampton, while winger Manor Solomon could switch from Villarreal to Fiorentina this month.
