Julianna Margulies Apologizes After Remarks on Black Support of Jews
The actress Julianna Margulies, who drew criticism this week after saying on a podcast that some Black people not standing with Jews after the recent attack by Hamas had been “brainwashed to hate Jews,” said on Friday that she “did not intend for my words to sow further division, for which I am sincerely apologetic.” […]
England v New Zealand: Marlie Packer braced for tough Black Ferns test
The Red Roses have not lost since a defeat by New Zealand in the World Cup final last November Venue: Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland Dates: Saturday, 4 November Kick-off: 06:00 GMT Coverage: Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app England captain Marlie Packer says beating New Zealand in their own backyard is […]
Black History Month: Trainer Javeno Mclean empowering disabled clients with free gym
As part of Black History Month 2023, BBC 1Xtra’s Future Figures salutes black Britons who are “making black history now” in their communities and across the nation. Personal trainer Javeno Mclean lets BBC Sport into his Manchester gym where he helps people with disabilities to build their strength, fitness and mental wellbeing, with his videos […]
Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: Head coach Ian Foster praises ‘brilliant’ All Black defence after pulsating World Cup win
New Zealand narrowly beat Ireland 28-24 with an impressive defensive performance New Zealand head coach Ian Foster praised his side’s “brilliant” defence for holding out Ireland in the final stages of their thrilling World Cup quarter-final in Paris. Ireland went through 37 phases in search of a game-winning try before Sam Whitelock won a penalty […]
Rugby World Cup 2023: The ‘little black book’ behind every All Black
New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup success in 2011 came 24 years after they won the first staging of the tournament Everyone remembers their first day at school or in a new job; that feeling of being scared to either look out of place, or make a mistake. Everyone has those days. But not everyone becomes […]
Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Sunderland: Jack Clarke scores twice as Black Cats move up to fourth
Jack Clarke’s penalty at Sheffield Wednesday was his sixth goal in his last five appearances for Sunderland Sunderland moved up to fourth in the Championship as they dismantled winless Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Dan Ballard met Alex Pritchard’s inswinging corner to power home an early close-range header unchallenged. And it was 2-0 after just eight […]
Gymnastics Ireland ‘unreservedly apologise’ to black girl not given medal at event ceremony
Gymnastics Ireland have said they “unreservedly apologise” to the family of a black girl who was not given a medal at an events ceremony in Ireland. The incident occurred at a Gymstart event in Dublin in March 2022 when a line of children were awarded medals but a young black girl did not get one. […]