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April 10, 2023

Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird among athletes who sign letter opposing Protection of Girls and Women in Sports Act

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird were among the 40 athletes who signed an Athlete Ally letter rejecting an amendment to Title IX legislation.

April 8, 2023

USWNT star Mallory Swanson hospitalized after suffering knee injury in game against Ireland

Mallory Swanson, Team USA's leading scorer this year, was carted off the field and taken to a nearby hospital after she suffered a knee injury in the first half of an exhibition.

April 6, 2023

Leipzig defender Benjamin Henrichs shares racist messages he received on Instagram

Benjamin Henrichs, a soccer player for Leipzig, received hateful messages on Instagram following a win over Borussia Dortmund. The Black soccer player was born in Germany.

April 6, 2023

Juventus given partial stadium ban after fans directed racist chants at Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku

Juventus fans directed racist chants at Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku during a game on Tuesday. The team has been given a partial stadium ban at its next home game.

April 6, 2023

Roma's US owners among officials being investigated by Italian authorities for false accounting

The American owners of Roma are being investigated by Italian authorities for false accounting. The transfer deals being examined occurred between 2017 and 2021.

April 6, 2023

Jay-Z's Roc Nation slams Italian soccer fans for 'heinous behavior' directed at Romelu Lukaku

Jay-Z's Roc Nation came out in defense of Romelu Lukaku after the Inter Milan star was faced with more racist chants during a match against Juventus.

April 5, 2023

Egyptian soccer champions Zamalek fires entire coaching staff following latest defeat

Following their latest defeat against rival Al-Masry. Egypt’s soccer champions Zamalek fired their entire coaching staff. The team is now under pressure to appoint a new lead.

April 5, 2023

UEFA president says soccer clubs can push for criminal prosecution to prevent abuse of players

UEFA's president says clubs can push for criminal prosecution to cut down on the abuse of players. Players have been subjected to racist, sexist, and homophobic insults this year.

April 3, 2023

USWNT, Nike unveil new uniforms ahead 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The USWNT unveiled new home and way uniforms on Monday, ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup which begins on July 20.

March 29, 2023

Florida sheriff's sergeant arrested after allegedly punching referee during kids soccer game

A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office homicide sergeant was arrested and charged with battery of a sports official after punching a referee at a children's soccer game.