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Manchester City and USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen is pushing forward on multiple fronts when it comes to the battle against racism. [ MORE: How to watch PL in the USA ] Busy on the pitch, Steffen has made his Manchester City debut in the Premier League, his Champions League debut and has played a key role in City reaching both the League Cup final and the FA Cup semifinals this season. We will be releasing different segments of ProSoccerTalk’s exclusive interview with Manchester City and USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen in the days ahead, as he discusses his anti-racism project, life in Manchester, what he gets up to off the pitch and much more. Off the pitch, Steffen, 25, set up his own foundation, VOYCENOW , in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd and has also joined the anti-racism campaign set up by Common Goal as he continues to do all he can in the Black Lives Matter Movement. Recently we caught up with Zack Steffen to ask about his foundation, … [Read more...] about USMNT, Man City star Steffen emerges as leader in anti-racism education

Some of the big names of Indian hockey, who brought laurels to the country at the international level including AB Subbaiah (Arjuna Awardee), Sabu Varkey (Olympian), Davinder Kumar (1998 Senior World Cup), Virender Singh (1997 Junior World Cup Silver Medalist), Dipika Murty (2006 World Cup) and Deepika (Arjuna Awardee, Olympian) are part of the programme, which will run till February 1. After the conclusion of the course in the national capital, another batch will be held in Bhubaneswar from February 3 to 6. The Hockey India is planning to conduct more such courses in the coming months to encourage the aspiring coaches. Subbaiah shared his thoughts, "This is a very good program. I recommend all the young aspiring coaches of India, who want to pick up coaching seriously, to undergo this course. This is where one can learn all the modern techniques from the very experienced national coaches as well as former players, who've undergone FIH level coaching courses." Since the launch … [Read more...] about Good response for Hockey India coaching course

The NBA season is into its second half, and we will be here each weekday with the NBC Sports daily roundup Three Things to Know — everything you might have missed in the Association, every key moment from the night before in one place. 1) LaMelo Ball impresses but LeBron James , Lakers get win Like nearly everyone who has watched LaMelo Ball during his rookie season — especially his 20 games as a Hornets’ starter where he has averaged 19.8 points and 6.4 assists a game — LeBron James was impressed with the baby Ball brother. “He’s damn good to be his age,” LeBron said postgame after LaMelo scored 26 on the Lakers Thursday night. “His speed, his quickness, his ability to make shots at all facets, in the paint, floaters, threes — he has the three tiers already. And he’s only going to get better, every game is a learning experience for him, he’s going to get better as the season goes on and his career goes on.” LeBron wasn’t the only Laker impressed. So Impressed … [Read more...] about Three things to know: LaMelo Ball impresses but LeBron gets win

While Barcelona's exit to last season's runners-up Paris Saint-Germain was perhaps not too much of a surprise, few saw Juventus coming out on the wrong end of an upset against Porto in the last 16. So, could we be witnessing a changing of the guard in the competition? Is it a case of out with the old, in with the new? CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTERFINAL LINE-UP While Messi and Ronaldo have dominated in Europe through the years, a collection of some of the most promising talents in the world game have the chance to take centre stage now. PSG eye Champions League vengeance against Bayern in quarterfinals Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund) Even by his own prolific standards, Haaland has been in sensational scoring form in the tournament so far. His 10 goals in six games includes scoring a brace in each leg of the last-16 tie with Sevilla, helping Borussia Dortmund progress to the quarters. The Norwegian striker managed the same number in a Champions League campaign … [Read more...] about Haaland and Mbappe move into Champions League spotlight in absence of Messi and Ronaldo

Think of iRacing and Kyle Larson and the first thing that comes to mind is his use of a racial slur while participating in a late-night session nearly a year ago. Of course it is, and Larson knows that. He can’t escape that he said the N-word, he can only continue to move forward in his bid for redemption and the work he’s done to repair the damage. Larson will make his return to the popular online racing platform Wednesday night when NASCAR launches the 10-race eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series. The car he’ll use will be “sponsored” by the Kyle Larson Foundation and feature three organizations he’s designated for support. Larson’s “Drive for 5 Campaign” was launched this month to benefit children, families and communities in need of support. His mission is to fund five scholarships a year at the Urban Youth Racing School in Philadelphia, to provide daily meals for five families per day through The Sanneh Foundation, and support at least five communities per year through … [Read more...] about Kyle Larson to highlight charitable causes in return to iRacing