Four Former IOC Presidents Who Left Their Mark
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece, March 18, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The race to succeed Thomas Bach as the 10th president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is nearing its conclusion, with the more than 100 members set to vote in the Greek resort of Costa…
New Zealand Secure Emphatic Nine-Wicket Victory in First T20 Against Pakistan
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 16 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Pakistan suffered a crushing nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the opening match of their five-match Twenty20 series in Christchurch on Sunday, failing to defend a modest total of 91 runs. The…
Porziņģis Shines in Return, Shai Drops 48 in Thunder Victory
NEW YORK, 16 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Kristaps Porziņģis made a triumphant return from an eight-game absence due to illness, scoring 24 points to help the Boston Celtics edge past the Brooklyn Nets 115-113 on Saturday. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander…
Pakistan Crumble for Meagre 91 in First T20 Against New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 16 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Pakistan endured a dismal start to their five-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand, collapsing to 91 all out in Christchurch on Sunday—their lowest-ever T20 score on New Zealand soil. The tourists…
Reds ‘As Good as Anyone’ in Super Rugby, Says Waratahs’ McKellar
BRISBANE, Australia, 16 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – New South Wales Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has hailed the Queensland Reds as “as good as anyone” in Super Rugby after his side suffered their first defeat of the season in resounding fashion. The Reds…
Monaco Climb to Third as Lille Suffer Champions League Hangover
PARIS, 16 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – AS Monaco moved up to third place in Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Angers, while Lille endured a disappointing defeat at Nantes just days after their Champions League elimination. Danish forward Mika Biereth…
Ramos Leads France to Six Nations Glory with Commanding Victory Over Scotland
PARIS, 16 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – France full-back Thomas Ramos delivered a stellar performance, scoring 20 points as Les Bleus overwhelmed Scotland 35-16 at the Stade de France on Saturday to secure the Six Nations title. Following England’s…
France Shift Focus to ‘Unique’ New Zealand Tour Following Six Nations Triumph
PARIS, 16 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – France stormed to their second Six Nations title under Fabien Galthié with a dominant victory over Scotland on Saturday. However, Les Bleus now face a formidable challenge as they prepare for a highly anticipated summer…
Parlow Cone Elected to FIFA Council as North America Representative
MIAMI, 16 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Cindy Parlow Cone, president of the US Soccer Federation, has been elected to the FIFA Council following a vote at the congress of the regional governing body, CONCACAF. Parlow Cone secured the position as the North…
Spaun Holds One-Stroke Lead at Players Championship as McIlroy Trails by Four
MIAMI, 16 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – J.J. Spaun holed a dramatic 25-foot par putt on the 18th hole to retain a slender one-shot lead after a challenging third round at the PGA Players Championship on Saturday, as fierce winds tested the field at TPC…