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Serena Williams Reflects on Racism in Tennis Career

Tennis legend Serena Williams discusses the 'negativity' she faced as a black woman in sport and the positive change for new generations. Read her powerful insights on resilience and retirement.

Jacqui Oatley departs ITV Sport after decade

Presenter Jacqui Oatley announces her exit from ITV Sport after a decade as production moves to Matchroom. Key darts tournaments remain free-to-air. Read the full story.

Women's sport breaks records with massive TV audiences

Women's sports in the UK are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Lionesses' World Cup final and Red Roses' rugby matches drawing record-breaking television audiences and signalling a major shift in sports viewership.

Body image fears sidelining girls from sport

New research reveals worrying trends as body image anxieties and clothing concerns create significant barriers preventing teenage girls from participating in sports and physical activity.

AFL Great's Family Targeted by Racist Abuse

Australian Rules football icon reveals his family's traumatic experience with horrific racism and his mission to drive change through powerful new documentary.

Barton: Rooney and pundits would fail in Sunday league

Joey Barton launches another blistering attack on football pundits, claiming Wayne Rooney and other high-profile commentators wouldn't survive in amateur football while defending his controversial opinions.

UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds

A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.

UCLA DEI Chief Suspended After Charlie Kirk Clash

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has placed its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEI) director, Dr. Tabia Lee, on administrative leave following a controversial incident involving conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The suspension comes

Trump vows to slash diversity funding for HBCUs

Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, a move that threatens crucial financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) if he wins a second t

Mum judged for her afro reveals reality of UK racism

Exclusive: Mum-of-two Shannon Miller opens up on the shocking daily microaggressions and outright racism she faces in the UK, from her hair being touched to being followed in shops, in a powerful call for change.

Portnoy Accuses ESPN's Ryan Clark of 'Race-Baiting'

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launches a furious tirade against ESPN analyst Ryan Clark, accusing him of 'race-baiting' in a heated debate over NFL diversity. The war of words erupts on social media, exposing deep divisions in sports commentary.

Brighton's Inclusive Rugby World Cup Sells Out

Brighton's Amex Stadium becomes the epicentre of inclusive sport as it hosts a triumphant, sold-out weekend for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, setting a new benchmark for diversity and accessibility in major sporting events.

Military Diversity Targets Spark Defence Readiness Fears

Exclusive: A leaked letter reveals top-level military concerns that the British Army's aggressive diversity and inclusion targets are compromising national security and undermining recruitment standards. Defence insiders warn the push for inclusivity is c

Kate Gosselin's Fear: Racism Worries for Her Eight Kids

Former reality TV star Kate Gosselin gives a candid interview, revealing her deep-seated anxieties about her children potentially facing racism and prejudice as they navigate young adulthood in today's world.

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