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Shaka Hislop speaks during the 'The Ugle Side of The Beautiful Game' panel during day two of the International Champions Cup launch event at 107 Grand on March 28, 2019 in New York City.

Sports Star Reveals His ‘Aggressive’ Cancer Diagnosis

Shaka Hislop wants to “speak to [his] community” about health education.

Amber Brace

Diogo Jota of Liverpool reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on May 04, 2025 in London, England.

Liverpool Star, 28, Killed in Car Crash Days After Wedding

Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in the incident.

Tom Latchem

Sandro Tonali stares forward from the bench area at a soccer match.

Another Athlete Lands in Hot Water With Gambling Allegations

Sandro Tonali was already suspended in October on similar allegations.

Josh Fiallo

Soccer scoreboard shows a picture of Venables in London.

Terry Venables, Former England Soccer Player and Coach, Dies

Gary Lineker posted a tribute on Twitter calling Venables “the best, most innovative coach that I had the privilege and pleasure of playing for.”

Chaya Tong

Former player and BBC presenter Gary Lineker arrives at King Power Stadium in Leicester, U.K., on March 11, 2023.

BBC Melts Down as Boycott Widens Over Suspended Host

The weekend’s soccer programming was thrown into chaos after its hosts said they wouldn’t appear in solidarity with Gary Lineker.

Martha Mercer

A British TV broadcast is in limbo after benching its star presenter—something that's forced other analysts to boycott the show.

WHO WILL STEP UP?

‘Match of the Day’ Host Suspended for Criticizing U.K. Gov’t

Gary Lineker had criticized the British government for its plans to deny entry to small boats of asylum seekers.

Josh Fiallo