Naomi Osaka pays homage to ‘trailblazer’ NBA icon Allen Iverson in 2026 US Open first round
Japanese women's singles tennis star and two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka paid a heart-touching tribute to former…
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Report urges container shipping industry to identify cargo risks from early stages
A new report that investigated the difficulties in preventing incidents on ships that transport dangerous goods amid the…
Australia launches maritime emissions reduction plan
Australia's Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan has been unveiled in support of environmentally friendly shipping.
WNBA shoots down ‘2027 draft dreams’ of Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White
The "dreams" of Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White to transition from former NBA players to current WNBA…
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game
The debate over the possible participation of transgender women in the WNBA took a fresh twist on Sunday…
Ro-Ro carriers form new group to improve GHG emissions monitoring
An industry group representing roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) carrier ships has formed an organisation that seeks to monitor and improve…
Danish Shipping pushes for inclusion of Indian shipbreaking yards on EU list
Danish Shipping has strongly endorsed a European Commission proposal to include two Indian ship recycling facilities in Alang…
Hall of Famers outshine Phillies vs Twins clash in 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams game
MLB held the 2026 edition of its Field of Dreams game on Thursday, which included a clash between…
Participation of transgender athletes in WNBA becomes a hot topic
The possible participation of transgender players in the WNBA has again become a talking point after French transgender…
Baseball news: Top five transactions in the 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Major League Baseball (MLB) trade deadline came to a close at 6:00 p.m. ET on Monday, as…
Basketball news: LeBron James officially signs with Philadelphia 76ers
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James signed a two-year, $8-million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, formally teaming…
Japan’s B.League to allow three imports on the court at the same time for 2026-27 season
Japan's professional basketball league, the B.League, will introduce a major innovation in its 11th season, which is set…
WNBA on a period of ‘hypergrowth’ amid challenges, tensions
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has said that the league is in a period of "hypergrowth" despite having a…
Baseball news: MLB 2027 season set to open on March 24 amid lockout concerns
The 2027 Major League Baseball season will begin on March 24 if the league's primary stakeholders arrange a…
ADB report: Growth of developing Asia-Pacific economies stymied by energy crisis
Asia-Pacific's developing nations are expected to experience persisting impacts to their economies beyond energy to fertilizers, other commodity…
Zack Wheeler voices frustration over MLB All-Star snub
Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler struck out 14 Cincinnati batters in a seven-inning masterpiece to lead the Phillies to…
Alexandra Eala shocks defending champion Iga Swiatek, nets historic win at Wimbledon
Alexandra Eala roared through the fourth round of Wimbledon, shocking defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(11/9), 6-2 in their…
NBA news: Summer League to test ‘one free throw’ rule, ‘connected’ ball
The NBA has been trying to expedite the game and its latest innovation will have a test run…
NBA news: Controversial Memphis guard Ja Morant traded to Portland
Memphis Grizzlies let go of Ja Morant on Monday after seven seasons, shipping the controversial point guard to…
WNBA news: Marina Mabrey sizzles with 53 points to tie single-game scoring record
Marina Mabrey dropped a career-high 53 points and matched the WNBA single-game scoring record to help the Toronto…
Golf news: Wyndham Clark holds off Sam Burns to win second US Open title
Wyndham Clark held off nerves, hecklers and a challenge from Sam Burns to win the 2026 US Open,…
Vietnam, World Bank tackle water security issues
Vietnam and the World Bank held a meeting on Friday to discuss water security in the Southeast Asian…
Tennis news: Alex Eala stuns Elena Rybakina in WTA Berlin Open last 16
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala resumed her giant-killing ways, beating world No.2 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in straight…
Baseball news: Dustin May throws one-hit shutout in Cardinals’ 3-0 win over Padres
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dustin May clenched his right fist as he skipped off the mound after…