Reports: Franck Ribery to miss World Cup
French soccer star Franck Ribery, whose long list of accomplishments includes a 2013 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award and being named 2013 Muslim Athlete of the Year by Taqwa […]
Amir Khan named one of boxing’s most exciting
In the wake of the passing of Hall of Fame boxer Matthew Saad Muhammad, a Muslim brother from Philadelphia widely considered one of the top action fighters in the sport’s […]
Former champ Matthew Saad Muhammad dies at 59
Hall of Fame boxer Matthew Saad Muhammad, former WBC light-heavyweight champion who is considered one of the most exciting action fighters in the sport’s history, died Sunday in his hometown […]
NFL hopeful Adham Talaat trying out for KC Chiefs
When his name wasn’t called during the NFL draft, Adham Talaat‘s pro football journey did not come to an end. His work was just getting started. The son of Egyptian […]
Hakeem Olajuwon named NBA ambassador to Africa
The long arm of the NBA has plucked talent from almost every corner of the world. Africa is one continent that has been very good to the league, producing future […]
Amir Khan could be Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent
By sticking to his religious obligations as a Muslim, former light welterweight world champion Amir Khan cost himself an opportunity to fight boxing’s No. 1 attraction, Floyd Mayweather Jr., this […]
Ramadan will cost Amir Khan a fight with Floyd Mayweather
For about an hour or so on May 3, Amir Khan seemed to be the leading candidate to be Floyd Mayweather Jr.‘s next opponent. On that night, Khan scored two […]
Paul Pogba could be the World Cup’s breakout star
At 21 years old, Paul Pogba is still operating in that intriguing space between his athletic potential and his prime, testing the limits of his actual production versus our wild […]
FIBA explains Article 4.4.2 prohibiting hijab
Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir‘s basketball future is hanging by the threads of a headscarf. The 5-4 guard averaged a team-high 14.2 points as a senior at Indiana State University this past season […]
Premier League end-of-season grades
During a season in which he was right in the middle of the English Premier League’s Player of the Year debate, Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure sparked another debate when […]
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