Muhammad Ali: Boxing Legend and the Most Recognized Muslim Dies
Muhammad Ali: Boxing legend, activist and ‘The Greatest’ to a world of fans, Dies By Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) His hands and his mouth were furiously fast. His skill as […]
Boxer Muhammad Ali family concerned-the end near
Source: Associated Press Muhammad Ali is hospitalized in the Phoenix area with what two people familiar with his condition say may be more serious problems than his previous hospital stays. […]
The Senate Passed a Unanimous Resolution Supporting Equal Pay for U.S. Women’s Soccer
Source: Slate By Christina Cauterucci For the second time this week, the U.S. legislative body best known for its obstructionist leanings managed to squeak out a unanimous vote for the […]
Does fasting during Ramadan affect your athletic performance?
Source: Health 24 How does the Ramadan fast affect active people? A new study addresses this question. Are Muslim sports people at a disadvantage during the month of Ramadan because […]
U.S. and Mexico Considering Joint Bid to Host 2026 World Cup
Source: Time By Katie Reilly The United States and Mexico are in talks about a possible joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has already voiced support for the idea. “Mr. Infantino was very enthusiastic about my idea for a joint bid and wants me […]
Faith and Fighting: Amir Khan’s Quest to Be a Muslim Role Model
Source: Bleach Report By Ray Markarian, Contributor OAKLAND, California — As we drove north on Interstate 880 toward downtown Oakland on a cold Friday night this winter,Amir Khan asked […]
Afghanistan Women’s Soccer Team Unveils Jerseys With Hijabs
Source: Huffington Post When Afghanistan’s national women’s soccer team takes the field in the near future, the players will be decked in a uniform that marks both their country’s deep-seated […]
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad Qualifies For Olympics, Will Become First U.S. Athlete To Compete In A Hijab
By Brandon Penny | Feb. 02, 2016, 4:57 a.m. (ET) Before even scoring a point, Ibtihaj Muhammad will make history this summer in Rio de Janeiro by being the first […]
Chess forbidden in Islam, rules Saudi mufti, but issue not black and white
Source: The Guardian By Kareem Shaheen in Beirut Game likely to take on status of minor vices such as music after Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Sheikh says it encourages gambling Saudi Arabia’s […]
Sports: ESPN’s dilemma in mobile age: fans can watch clips all day
When Holly Holm delivered her vicious knockout against UFC champion Ronda Rousey last month, the highlight seemed perfect for ESPN‘s “SportsCenter.” http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-espn-3e28a692-a411-11e5-8318-bd8caed8c588-20151216-story.html Yet by the time the sports network’s flagship news program showed images of the fight, many had already seen the clip on Reddit and commented on Twitter. That’s the dilemma for ESPN and “SportsCenter,” the […]
Video: First Pakistani woman to summit Everest encourages women to ‘climb their own mountains’
LA Times: red, cold, hungry and roughly 800 feet from Mt. Everest’s summit, Samina Baig had only one thought in mind: “I have to reach the top,” Baig said. “I […]
History Video: Cassius Clay Changes His Name
This History Rocks video covers the history of heavyweight champion Cassius Clays’ evolution into Mohammad Ali. He joined the Nation of Islam and took on the new name and conscientious […]
Show your support in sports for Pakistani women
Source: The Nation Why has the field of sports always been seen as male-dominated in our country? Why only Imran Khan, Shahid Afridi, Aisam-ul-Haq – why not Sana Mir, Naseem […]
Video: Malaysian gymnast faces criticism for immodest dress
Malaysian Gymnast faces co controversy http://www.cnn.com/video/api/embed.html#/video/world/2015/06/20/leotard-controversy-muslim-gymnast-ansari-pkg.cnn A Malaysian Muslim gymnast faces backlash from conservative Muslims for her gymnastics leotard. CNN’s Azadeh Ansari reports.
Canada: 101 Most Influential Canadians in Baseball
Bob Elliott’s 101 most influential Canadians in baseball… Adnan Virk is # 47 1 By Bob Elliott, Toronto Sun http://www.torontosun.com/2015/01/06/bob-elliotts-top-101-most-influential-canadians-in-baseball First posted: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 03:12 AM EST | Updated: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 04:43 PM EST Russell Martin (DAN HAMILTON, USA Today) The Kansas City Royals were winning […]
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in hospital with pneumonia
Related Stories Muhammad Ali gloves fetch $400,000 In pictures: Muhammad Ali Former three-time heavyweight champion boxer Muhammad Ali has been taken to hospital with a mild case of pneumonia, his […]
NFL player Husain Abdullah 'gets penalty for praying'
An American Muslim NFL player has been penalised after celebrating a touchdown by dropping to his knees in prayer. Husain Abdullah scored for the Kansas City Chiefs as they defeated the New England Patriots 41-14. Officials penalised him for breaking “excessive celebration” rules by sliding on his knees and pressing […]
NFL player Husain Abdullah ‘gets penalty for praying’
An American Muslim NFL player has been penalised after celebrating a touchdown by dropping to his knees in prayer. Husain Abdullah scored for the Kansas City Chiefs as they defeated the New England Patriots 41-14. Officials penalised him for breaking “excessive celebration” rules by sliding on his knees and pressing […]
2014 Run for Vaughan: Communities built through partnership, teamwork and community spirit
The event is organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and promises to bring the members of the entire Vaughan community together to have fun, stay fit and successfully raise funds […]
Cameroonian player dies in Algeria after being hit by object from crowd
BBC News: Cameroonian Albert Ebosse has died after being hit by an object thrown by spectators following a game in Algeria. Ebosse, who was 24, was declared dead after being taken to hospital in Tizi Ouzou, east of the capital Algiers. READ MORE…