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'Not dominating': Caitlin Clark slammed despite impactful rookie year

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Football wonderkids who crashed and burned

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

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...

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

Golden Boy's fall from grace: How a former Manchester United star ended up in prison

NFL week three power rankings: Patterns emerging

Notable People who died in 2024

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

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

The medal scandal that keeps haunting the Paris Olympics

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

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...

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

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

The 23 weirdest transfer moments ever

Ranking the strangest occurrences in the history of football transfers

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.

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

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

European Cup hero Gary Shaw tragically passes away

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

The best stadiums to watch sports in the world

Sports stadiums are hallowed grounds for eager sports fans. The bump of the crowd, the rhythm of the game, the silence of a pass in mid-air. But not all stadiums are created equal. In this gallery, we highlight the stadiums with the most iconic atmospheres in sport today. These are the arenas that define the essence of sports culture, inviting you to witness the magic that unfolds within their storied walls. Ready? Swipe through to take a look at sports' most sacred stadiums.

Baffling decisions made during the 2024 NBA offseason

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

Kevin Campbell, a legendary life cut short

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

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

The 26 best English attackers ever

We present the greatest strikers and wingers ever to come out of England

Olympic athletes who had their medals revoked

It's not uncommon for Olympic athletes to have their medals taken as soon as they get them, or sometimes years later. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), which oversees the games, can rescind medals, especially if athletes have violated Olympic regulations. Most of the time, athletes get their medals stripped for doping infractions. But medals have also been revoked for other reasons, like an athlete being too young and a score adjustment. Curious? Click on for the athletes who've had their Olympic medals taken away.

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

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.

The astronomical prize money Jannik Sinner earned at the US Open

Aaliyah, the real German star of Euro 2024

2028 Olympics are dealt a major financial blow

The tragic death of five-time Olympian Daniela Larreal Chirinos

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

Who are the most overrated players in the Premier League?

The US mourns two-time Olympic gold medallist

The biggest derbies in world football

Not all fixtures are created equal - here are the greatest grudge matches in the global game

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

WNBA commissioner blasted for comments about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark

Pole vaulter Ethan Walsh tragically dies aged 27

Baseball legend Willie Mays dies aged 93