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 FEBRUARY 28, 2025 - MIES (Switzerland) - There was little movement in the latest edition of the FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike following the final window of the 2025 Continental Cup Qualifiers as the top four remained the same headed by United States. Spain made the only move in the top 10, jumping one spot to No. 5.
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 Major League Soccer and EA SPORTS Join Forces for One Night Only to Celebrate the Intersection of Sports Fandom and Culture at the Whitney Museum in New York City
NEW YORK – (Feb 28, 2025) – From March 12 - 14, 2025, Major League Soccer (MLS) and EA SPORTS FC PRO are presenting eMLS Cup Week 2025, which consists of a three-day event that will lead up to the eMLS Cup Final on Friday, March 14 at the Whitney Museum of American Art . This culminating event – coinciding with Whitney’s Free Friday Nights – will merge gaming, sports, music, and art. – 12 BAL Teams Include First-Ever Participants from Cape Verde and Kenya, Previous Champions from Angola and Tunisia – – BAL’s Milestone Fifth Season Tips Off on April 5 in Rabat with First-Ever BAL Games in Morocco; Tickets on Sale Now via Guichet – DAKAR, SENEGAL, Feb. 28, 2025 – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced the 12 teams and game schedule for the opening leg of the league’s milestone fifth season, which will tip off with the Kalahari Conference group phase from Saturday, April 5 – Sunday April 13 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco.
 Sports play a crucial role in Africa, not only as a form of entertainment but also as a major contributor to socioeconomic development. This research explores the top five most practiced and participated sports in Africa and evaluates their economic viability in terms of job creation, tourism, infrastructure development, and revenue generation. Backed by statistical data and credible sources, this study highlights how these sports can contribute to local economies across the continent.
 Kendol Decker is an accomplished youth soccer coach, club founder, and passionate advocate for soccer development in both the United States and his homeland, Sierra Leone. Based in Maryland, USA, Coach Decker is the founder of Aspen Hill Soccer Club, a program dedicated to providing high-quality and structured soccer development to youth in East Montgomery County and surrounding communities. He is also the driving force behind the Maryland Developmental Soccer League, further demonstrating his commitment to nurturing young talent.
 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) today agreed to accept the resignation of IOC President Thomas Bach as an IOC Member, effective after 23 June 2025. This will be the day of the handover to the new IOC President, who will be elected on 20 March 2025 in Costa Navarino, Greece.
 NEW YORK (Thursday, February 27, 2025) – Major League Soccer today released club roster profiles for each of the 30 MLS clubs as of February 24. The club roster profiles provide a snapshot of the roster composition for all MLS clubs following Roster Compliance, which took place on Friday, February 21.
All club roster profiles can be found HERE and are inclusive of the following information:  After her accident in yesterday’s stage four of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Buggyra ZM Racing driver Aliyyah Koloc has been discharged today from hospital, to which she was airlifted for medical evaluation as a precautionary measure. Her co-driver Sébastien Delaunay was unharmed.
 Former Nigeria senior men’s national team captain and coach, Augustine ‘Austin’ Eguavoen, has criticised former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher for downplaying the significance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Carragher’s Controversial Remark Carragher made his statement while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or this year ...  Today, during the fourth stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Buggyra ZM Racing driver Aliyyah Koloc and her co-driver Sébastien Delaunay were involved in an accident 38 kilometers into the stage. As a precaution, Aliyyah Koloc has been transported to the hospital for medical evaluation and will remain under observation for at least one day. There are no indications of serious injury at this time. Sébastien Delaunay was not hospitalized and is unharmed.
 President Chris Jenkins received the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Paddle at Canada House on Thursday 20 February, marking an official call on sports organisations, institutions, governments, Commonwealth Games organisers, and Indigenous peoples to work together to support and implement the spirit and actions of the Commonwealth Sport Declaration on Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples.
On the road to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Paddle will serve as a reminder of Commonwealth Sport’s commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples around the world, and the Declaration’s 10 calls to action.  OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 24, 2025 - Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) today became the first national Commonwealth Games association to become a Signatory to the Commonwealth Sport Lekwungen Declaration on Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples. In doing so, CSC becomes the first national Commonwealth sport association to the Declaration.
hirty-five International Federations (IFs) will be involved in these Games, with 25 sports featuring on the competition programme and 10 to be part of the engagement programme
DAKAR, Senegal, February 24, 2025/APO Group/ -- Senegal will welcome the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026, the first Olympic sporting event to be held on African soil. Dakar 2026 will take place over two weeks from 31 October 2026, bringing together 2,700 of the best young athletes from around the world. Zambian Athletics Legend Samuel Matete Announces Candidacy for Vice President of Zambian Athletics2/24/2025  Samuel Matete, a global athletics icon who made international headlines in the 1990s as one of Africa’s greatest hurdlers, has officially entered the race for Vice President of Zambian Athletics. After years of resisting calls from supporters and fans to take on a leadership role in the sport, Matete has finally decided to step into the administrative arena to drive positive change.
 Accomplished British-trained athletics coach Prince Duwai, a proud son of Sierra Leone, is making waves in the track and field coaching world. His latest success story is Kissiwaa Mensah, a rising sprint sensation who made headlines over the weekend by clinching a silver medal in the 200 meters at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham, England.
 TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 18, 2025 -- Global Soccer Development (GSD) and Cadiz CF are excited to announce an international youth soccer tournament taking place in Cadiz, Spain. This event, scheduled for June 27-29, 2025, designed for boys and girls aged U12 to U18, provides a unique blend of intensive training and competitive play.
 ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 19, 2025 -- Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced the renewal of its partnership with RxSugar® for 2025.
RxSugar initially joined the PFRPA community as a PFRPA Bronze Corporate Sponsor in July 2024. The partnership has since grown and thrived. The expansion to a Silver sponsorship further strengthens both organizations' shared commitment to health and wellness. RxSugar provides a healthier alternative to traditional sugar by offering blood sugar friendly products made with allulose, a rare and natural, plant-based sugar. The company's products contain zero net carbohydrates and a zero glycemic index, making their products suitable for those trying to cut their sugar intake or those with varying diets. Consumers interested in trying RxSugar products can visit rxsugar.com/discount/PFRPA20 for 20% off their purchase.  CARY, N.C., Feb. 19, 2025 -- LAFC today introduced SAS, a global leader in data and AI, as an official club partner. The strategic, multi-year partnership aims to leverage advanced analytics to better understand fan preferences, enhance fan engagement, optimize team performance, and drive innovative business solutions.
 After two days of fruitful work between Panam Sports and the Lima 2027 Organizing Committee, the host city contract for the XX Pan American Games was signed in the Peruvian capital.
“We are very pleased with the signing of this contract. We see a very committed and passionate Organizing Committee, with which we share the same goal: to achieve a successful sport celebration, always keeping the athletes at the center of our decisions,” said Panam Sports Secretary General Jimena Saldaña. 
The partnership will showcase Sobha Realty’s meticulous attention to detail and will draw synergies with the moments of brilliance that are synonymous with ICC pinnacle events. It reinforces Sobha Realty’s position as a leading global real estate player, reflecting a shared pursuit of excellence, precision, and global influence.  ICC TV is gearing up to provide an unparalleled viewing experience for cricket fans across the globe during the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to be played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates between 19 February and 9 March. With comprehensive live coverage of every match, a fully integrated world feed service will be available for broadcasters, ensuring that fans don’t miss a moment of the action.
The extensive coverage will include a pre-match show, innings interval analysis, and a post-match wrap-up, delivering expert insights and in-depth storytelling. A distinguished commentary panel will bring their expertise to the broadcast, enriching the viewing experience and bringing fans closer to the game.  India batter Shubman Gill goes into the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 as the top-ranked ODI batter after overtaking Pakistan’s Babar Azam in the latest weekly rankings update carried out on Wednesday.
Gill’s 112 off 102 balls opening the batting against England in the third ODI in Ahmedabad last Wednesday put him 23 rating points ahead of Babar with an aggregate of 796 points in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. The India vice-captain regains top position after first clinching it for the first time in November 2023, during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. |
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