Sports legends whose political fortunes may be a lesson to Riner ahead of presidential bid

France24 - Nov 10, 2026

French judo star Teddy Riner may have announced his bid for the 2027 French presidential campaign on Monday, but he is not the only sports star to transition from stadium to bully pulpit. Read about some of his most famous predecessors.

Read full article

MORE NEWS

Franchise-Based WCC Legends League Set To Be Launched In Shanghai

Nov 12, 2026

Franchise-Based WCC Legends League Set To Be Launched In Shanghai

The World Championship of Cricket (WCC), an eight-team Legends T20 franchise league, is set to be launched in Shanghai in May next year, marking a new push to expand the sport's footprint in China

Indiana Fever Celebrates Caitlin Clark's Major Book Success, But Her Latest 'Accolade' Is Beyond Basketball

Nov 12, 2026

Indiana Fever Celebrates Caitlin Clark's Major Book Success, But Her Latest 'Accolade' Is Beyond Basketball

Indiana Fever congratulates Caitlin Clark as her debut children's book tops the New York Times bestseller list.

Deion Sanders Jr. Give Response To FOX Analyst Over Shedeur Sanders' Cleveland Browns Loss

Nov 12, 2026

Deion Sanders Jr. Give Response To FOX Analyst Over Shedeur Sanders' Cleveland Browns Loss

Deion Sanders Jr. responds to Rob Parker's criticism of Shedeur Sanders after the Cleveland Browns' overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints with a Bible verse.

Cody Rhodes Could Turn Heel In WWE, But His Paul Heyman Alliance May Not Be What Fans Expect

Nov 12, 2026

Cody Rhodes Could Turn Heel In WWE, But His Paul Heyman Alliance May Not Be What Fans Expect

Cody Rhodes says he is open to turning heel in WWE and has not ruled out a Paul Heyman alliance. He explains their personal history, the crowd’s reaction to his Randy Orton comments, and why a character change would come with trade-offs.

Mike Tomlin Reveals Why Cam Heyward's Aaron Rodgers Comments Made Him Step In

Nov 12, 2026

Mike Tomlin Reveals Why Cam Heyward's Aaron Rodgers Comments Made Him Step In

Mike Tomlin revealed why he confronted Cam Heyward over his public comments about Aaron Rodgers as the quarterback weighed joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025.

India vs New Zealand football head-to-head: What was the result when Blue Tigers faced All Whites last time? Details

Nov 12, 2026

India vs New Zealand football head-to-head: What was the result when Blue Tigers faced All Whites last time? Details

The Indian football team's tour of New Zealand is a part of the ‘100 Years of Unity Through Sport’ celebration of sporting ties between the two countries. This is also the first time India are touring New Zeland for a FIFA match. 

Mauricio Pochettino could unlock six wonderkids to save Man United millions if he joins club

Nov 12, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino could unlock six wonderkids to save Man United millions if he joins club

With Mauricio Pochettino on board, Manchester United would have one of the best managers in the world for developing young players - here are six youngsters the Argentine could turn into superstars

Abhinav Bindra Seeks Clarity Over IOA Election Rules, Makes Letter Public

Nov 12, 2026

Abhinav Bindra Seeks Clarity Over IOA Election Rules, Makes Letter Public

Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra has made public his letter to the IOA, reiterating his concerns over an apparent inconsistency between the body's constitution and the rules governing the SOM.

Auqib Nabi Reveals Golden Advice From Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Succeed In New Zealand

Nov 12, 2026

Auqib Nabi Reveals Golden Advice From Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Succeed In New Zealand

Auqib Nabi has got the opportunity to bowl in the nets to the trio of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on the tour of New Zealand. He bowled to them extensively on Thursday.

Pat Cummins And Wife Engage In Public Spat As Usman Khawaja Reopens Sandpapergate Wounds. Video

Nov 12, 2026

Pat Cummins And Wife Engage In Public Spat As Usman Khawaja Reopens Sandpapergate Wounds. Video

Pat Cummins and his wife Becky were involved in an argument in public amid the chaos around the ball-tampering scandal that has reopened old wounds through Usman Khawaja's book.

Man City demand, outbursts and the eight steps that led to Michael Carrick's Man United demise

Nov 12, 2026

Man City demand, outbursts and the eight steps that led to Michael Carrick's Man United demise

Michael Carrick is set to be sacked by Manchester United after a disastrous start to the 2026/27 season. Just how did it manage to unravel so soon?

Man City's 26/27 home shirt is 50% off in pre-Black Friday flash sale ending Friday

Nov 12, 2026

Man City's 26/27 home shirt is 50% off in pre-Black Friday flash sale ending Friday

Manchester City's latest PUMA jersey is more than £40 off but an exclusive discount code will expire this week

RECOMMENDED

Next Sports Web

Next Sports Web is a distinct sports news site focusing on the other aspect of the sports world which are hardly mentioned or spoken about.

ABOUT US
Sign Up

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Next Sports Web. All Rights Reserved.