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British former world champion boxer Amir Khan has claimed he was treated “disgustingly” after being booted off an American Airlines flight in an apparent row over a facemask.

A high school principal in Washington State has faced online fury after it was reported students were prohibited from wearing red, white and blue to honor the 9/11 attacks at a football match for fear of causing offense.

Donald Trump claims he would knock out Joe Biden “within the first few seconds” if the pair ever stepped between the ropes, with Trump saying the Democrat would be “an easy win” in a boxing bout.

US college football coach Brian Kelly says no one can take a joke these days after declaring on live TV that his Notre Dame players “should be executed” for their poor performance against Florida State on Sunday night.

The start of the US college football season has brought the return of some mammoth crowds and scenes of unbridled joy spreading across the internet – but some people can’t help sharing their Covid concerns.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed it is looking into the podium protest by US shot-put silver medalist Raven Saunders, who made an ‘X’ gesture during Sunday’s ceremony in Tokyo.

The United States women's soccer team has denied that it 'disrespected' a 98-year-old World War II veteran after some players turned away from him during the national anthem ahead of a match on Monday.

US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau showed they’re really just like regular folk by placing a friendly wager on the Stanley Cup Final, but the bet backfired with some ribbing from social media users.

Hammer thrower Gwen Berry claimed she was the victim of a “set-up” after turning away from the Stars and Stripes as the national anthem played while she collected her bronze medal at the US Olympic track and field trials.