Iranian soccer player facing horrifying consequences
Iranian authorities said the sentence was provisional "pending further investigation by a Revolutionary Court."
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Iran arrests former national team player for ridiculous reason
Vouria Ghafouri has been arrested for "tarnishing the reputation of the national team and spreading propaganda against the state."
How Iranians at the 2022 FIFA World Cup are helping protesters back home
"The conditions in our country are not right."
Tour de France halted by climate change protesters
"What do you expect from me? That I stay on the roadside watching my life go by like I watch cyclists go by?"
Sportsbooks refund Joey Chestnut bettors after protester altercation
"Due to a brief interference at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, we've decided to refund all straight bets on Joey Chestnut to eat Over 74.5 hot dogs."
Joey Chestnut stops protestor before winning his 15th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest title
63 hot dogs and a takedown of a protestor results in another legendary performance from Joey Chestnut.
Families of 9/11 victims planning LIV Golf protest
"Any golfer that chooses to go play for the LIV tournament should have to listen to the family members and look us in the eye."
At least six MLB games won’t be played Thursday after player votes
The Red Sox-Blue Jays, Twins-Tigers, Phillies-Nationals, Rangers-A's, and Rockies-Diamondbacks games have all been postponed.
Naomi Osaka says she won’t play in W&S Open semifinals: “Before I am an athlete, I am a black woman.”
"As a black woman, I feel as though there are much more important matters at hand that need immediate attention, rather than watching me play tennis."
Following WNBA postponements, Elizabeth Williams read a players’ statement on an opportunity to “demand change”
"We stand in solidarity with our brothers in the NBA, and we will continue this conversation with our brothers and sisters across all leagues, and look to take collective action."
After the Bucks’ protest, six MLB teams opted not to play Wednesday
The Brewers, Reds, Mariners, Padres, Giants and Dodgers all wound up not playing Wednesday following the Bucks' protest.
NBA officially postpones Wednesday’s playoff games after Bucks’ protest and other teams’ plans to follow
The Rockets and Clippers also plan to boycott their game Wednesday, and other teams are considering it.
Kings and Celtics put out joint PSA after Stephon Clark’s death: “We will not stick to sports. We will not shut up and...
"Say his name. Stephon Clark. We must unite."
Kings-Hawks game in Sacramento delayed, arena on lockdown due to protests over police shooting
Hundreds of people outside Golden 1 Center were protesting the fatal police shooting of Stephon Clark.
Nuggets players, coaches lock arms during national anthem before NBA preseason opener
A day after the NBA said no kneeling is allowed during the national anthem, the Denver Nuggets locked arms during the anthem in the NBA's preseason opener.
