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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Nearly 400% Increase": Historic Salary Raise for American Professional Female Basketball Players

The WNBA has agreed to a historic collective bargaining agreement that will increase the average salary of players significantly over the next few years.

Mar 22 • 13:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Statistics Reveal: It’s Unnecessary to Pay Extra for This Feature

The article discusses the relevance of equipment in esports, suggesting that skill is more important than the gear itself.

Mar 22 • 10:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

WNBA, players strike late-night deal for new CBA

The WNBA and its players union have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, ensuring the league's season will commence on May 8.

Mar 18 • 11:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Georgia cybercriminal allegedly duped NBA, NFL players in twisted phishing scam turned sex trafficking plot

A Georgia man is accused of running a phishing scam that defrauded professional athletes, which escalated into identity theft and a sex trafficking scheme.

Mar 17 • 21:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Argentinians Dominate the Challenger Tour: Leading the Champions Ranking This Year and Never Leaving the Podium Since 2021

Argentina's tennis players celebrated three titles in the Challenger Tour, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in men's professional tennis.

Mar 17 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Professional squash players strike for money in Talissa – watch the finals live from 1 PM

A Helsinki tournament under the Professional Squash Association features a prize pool of $3,000 in both men's and women's categories, with live broadcast of finals scheduled on ISTV.

Mar 15 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Professional squash players will hit for money in Tali - watch the semifinals live starting at 4 PM

Professional squash matches are set to take place in Helsinki, with a prize pool of $3,000 in both men's and women's categories.

Mar 14 • 13:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Aspiring to be a 'Professional Baseball Player': Japanese Athlete Struggles in Australia with a 5-Day Work Week

A Japanese player, aspiring to become a professional baseball player, is balancing a demanding work schedule in Australia while pursuing his dream.

Mar 13 • 02:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

“Similar things happen”: Batistuta's strong comparison between professional football players and agricultural producers

Gabriel Batistuta draws a parallel between the challenges faced by professional football players and agricultural producers during his speech at Expoagro, highlighting their shared struggles with external factors affecting their work.

Mar 12 • 17:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

When Olli Jokinen Retired from Playing, a Crisis Was Ahead – Hockey Wives Tell the Truth About Life on the Dark Side of Glamour

The article reveals the harsh realities faced by the wives of professional hockey players in Finland, contrasting the glamorous image with the struggles they endure behind the scenes.

Mar 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The series 'Heated Rivalry' inspires a 40-year-old athlete to 'come out of the closet'

A 40-year-old American man publicly announced his sexuality after being inspired by the TV series 'Heated Rivalry,' which depicts a secret romance between two professional hockey players.

Mar 5 • 22:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bounjah, Brahimi, and Attal show solidarity with Qatar through impactful prayer messages

Professional players in Qatar's Stars League express solidarity with Qatar following Iranian missile activity near Doha.

Feb 28 • 16:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Can Jung Soo-bin Shine in the Season Finale? Aiming for the World Championship Grand Prize

The upcoming 'Hanacard Hanacapital Jeju World Championship' in South Korea promises high-stakes competition as it offers the largest prizes in professional billiards, with top players vying for the title.

Feb 27 • 03:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Morena Beltrán revealed that some Boca players were messaging her before making her relationship with Lucas Blondel public: "They gave up"

After announcing her engagement to Lucas Blondel, Morena Beltrán disclosed that several Boca players had previously contacted her with intentions beyond professional interests.

Feb 26 • 17:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Review of 'Mario Tennis Fever': We Won't Become Professional Players, But It's Perfect for Parties

The review of 'Mario Tennis Fever' explores the game's fun and engaging multiplayer elements, despite a disappointing single-player mode.

Feb 26 • 08:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Historic Nine-Darter: Beau Greaves Achieves Perfect Game

Beau Greaves made history by becoming the first woman to throw a 'nine-darter' on the Professional Darts Corporation tour during the Players Championship 6 in Leicester.

Feb 25 • 17:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

John Obi Mikel reveals hidden financial secrets about the lives of football players

Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel discusses the financial pressures faced by professional footballers, particularly regarding family support and the management of substantial salaries.

Feb 25 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

World Champion Zhao wins his second professional tournament in weeks

World Champion Zhao Xingtong recently claimed his second professional title by winning the Players Championship in Telford, England.

Feb 24 • 14:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

WKBL to Select Asian Quarter Players via Free Agency from Next Season

The women's professional basketball league in South Korea will switch to a free agency model for selecting Asian quarter players starting from the 2026-2027 season.

Feb 24 • 06:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Lukaku, Morata, and Rodriguez: Stories of 5 Stars Trapped in the Loan Spiral

The article discusses the challenges faced by professional soccer players trapped in a cycle of loans instead of establishing themselves at a single club.

Feb 23 • 20:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Ageism in Football: When the ID Matters More Than AI

The article discusses how ageism in professional football continues to persist, often leading to the exclusion of capable players based solely on their age.

Feb 17 • 12:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

The Lions Humiliated in a Terrible Way – Brutal Comments from Jukka Jalonen's Players in the Depths of the Arena

Finland's hockey team delivered a historic 11-0 victory over Italy in Milan, setting a new Olympic record for professional players.

Feb 14 • 19:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

More than 8 Players in Real Madrid... What is Mbappe's Mother's Salary?

The Portuguese newspaper Abola reported that Fayza Lamari signed a contract with her son Kylian Mbappe ensuring her a net annual salary of 4.5 million euros for managing all aspects of his personal and professional life.

Feb 6 • 04:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

How does the Saudi national team plan for the 2026 World Cup?

The Saudi Football Association has launched a comprehensive preparation plan for the national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, targeting an initial list of 80 players from the Roshn Professional League and utilizing scientific analysis to evaluate performance indicators.

Feb 3 • 15:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Why the series about the gay romance of hockey players fascinated women? A psychologist reveals the reason

Psychologist reveals why women enjoy 18+ gay scenes in the series Heated Rivalry, which centers on an intense romance and rivalry between two professional hockey players.

Feb 3 • 13:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

NHL commissioner says he 'binged' new hockey reality show 'in one night,' reaffirms stance on Pride jerseys

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praised the new HBO Max series 'Heated Rivalry,' which features a storyline about two closeted professional hockey players, stating he watched it all in one night.

Jan 16 • 17:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Pro Athlete Raises Accusations: Gay Footballer Josh Cavallo Accuses Former Club of Homophobia

Josh Cavallo, one of the few openly gay professional football players, claims he faced discrimination due to his sexual orientation at his former club Adelaide United, which denies the allegations.

Jan 13 • 09:21 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

"DFB Referee GmbH" - why HSV coach Polzin lost his cool

The new calendar year has started poorly for Hamburger SV, prompting players and the coach to search for answers after another professional was sent off during a match in Freiburg.

Jan 11 • 10:23 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Jesuli recalls the taboo of mental health in football: 'Before, if you talked about it, you could be thought not fit for the top league'

Former player Jesuli discusses the changing attitudes towards mental health issues in football and the pressure professional players face.

Jan 10 • 03:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

The Croats scored the most goals in 2025. Do you know who is in first place?

The article highlights Croatian professional football players who scored the most goals in 2025, especially relevant as the World Cup approaches in 2026.

Jan 7 • 17:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Germans: What is happening with Novak Djokovic?

Concerns are rising about Novak Djokovic as he withdraws from a tournament and resigns from the players' association ahead of the Australian Open.

Jan 7 • 07:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

How much does Q-School cost? Everything you need to know about darts qualifying

The article provides details on the costs and eligibility criteria for participating in the PDC Q-School, a tournament for aspiring professional dart players.

Jan 6 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Djokovic: Left with remarks from the Professional Tennis Players Association: 'My values do not align with the direction of the organization'

Novak Djokovic announced that he is no longer a member of the PTPA, the organization he founded, stating that his values do not align with its current direction.

Jan 5 • 15:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Exit from Union: Djokovic's Defeat

Tennis star Novak Djokovic leaves his own players' union, highlighting the complex realities of professional tennis that contradict the promises made by the PTPA.

Jan 5 • 14:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Novak Đoković suddenly announced: I am withdrawing, I am concerned about how the image of me has been presented

Novak Đoković unexpectedly announced his withdrawal from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), citing concerns about transparency and the representation of his image.

Jan 5 • 07:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Miralem Pjanić Retires

One of the best football players in the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Miralem Pjanić, has officially retired from professional football and is starting a new chapter of his life in the United Arab Emirates.

Dec 30 • 16:48 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

Heated Rivalry: What Lies Behind the Phenomenon Series of 2025

A Canadian series centered on the secret romance between two professional hockey players has become one of the biggest streaming phenomena of the year, breaking records in Canada and the U.S.

Dec 30 • 16:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Alexander Nouri: From a Coach Who Was Let Go to Landing at McDonald's

Alexander Nouri, a seasoned football coach, introduces himself to his new team amid a mix of anticipation and curiosity from the players.

Dec 30 • 15:39 UTC

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