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Review: Muslims and the Making of America
In an era when Islamophobia is rampant and has become a widespread and profitable industry, a publication which details important truths about a little discussed aspect of Islam should be celebrated.
Mushtaq to Coach in India
Former Pakistan leg-spinner bowler, and current English national team bowling instructor, Mushtaq Ahmed has signed a deal with Indian Premier League cricket team Delhi Daredevils
Qataris Bring Beckham to Paris
The Qatari ownership group of Parisian soccer giants Paris St.-Germain acquired international soccer superstar DavidBeckham for the rest of the Ligue 1 season
Soccer-Asia A Proven Fertile Ground For Match-Fixers
While there was some shock at the extent of the match-fixing revealed in Monday’s Europol report, there can be little surprise the fixers were based in Singapore given the history of corruption in Asian soccer.
Khan April Bout Delayed
Ukranian boxer Vycheslav Senchenko has turned down a proposed fight with British-Pakistani boxing star Amir Khan.
Emirates Becomes Formula One Sponsor
Emirates Airlines announced a multi-million dollar five-year agreement with Formula One Racing to become a Global Partner beginning with the 2013 season.
Egyptian Soccer Death Sentences Trigger More Deaths
Over 30 people were killed and more than 300 were injured in rioting in the coastal city of Port Said on Saturday after a Cairo court sentenced 21 people to death for their role in a deadly soccer riot last February.
Nicolas Anelka Takes on an Italian Job
French Muslim footballer Nicolas Anelka is set to join Italian side Juventus on a five-month loan deal.
Israeli Soccer Fans Protest Muslim Players
Fans of Israeli soccer team Beitar Jerusalem, the storied bad boy of Israeli soccer that is the only club that systematically refuses to hire Palestinian players although they rank among Israel’s top performers, responded furiously to Beitar owner and billionaire of Russian origin Arcadi Gaydamak’s hiring of two Muslim players from Chechen team Terek Grozny.
Being a Khan: Muslim Post 911
“Your name pops up on our system, we are sorry.” “So am I,” I think to myself, “Now can I have my underwear back please?”
Moussa Gueye Stands Tall In Alabama
University of Alabama junior center Moussa Gueye matched his season high with 5 blocked shots to spur a victory over defending NCAA men’s basketball champion the University of Kentucky 59-55
UAE Wins Gulf Cup
Esmail Al Hammadi scored the game-winning goal in the second half of extra-time to hand the UAE a historic second Gulf Cup title in six years, beating Iraq 2-1 at Bahrain’s National Stadium
Naim Mustafaa
Atlanta, Georgia area high school football star Naim Mustafaa had originally committed to enrolling at nearby University of Georgia.
Mirza Teletovic Making Strides
Bosnian basketball star Mirza Teletovic received his big break last summer when he was plucked out of the Euro League by the National Basketball Association’s Brooklyn Nets.
Muslima Possible Next IOC President
Morroccan Nawal Al-Moutawakel already has the distinctions of being the first Muslim to win an Olympic gold medal
Annual Arab Film Festival at Arab American National Museum Next Weekend
January 24 – 27, the Arab American National Museum will host, in its “intimate” 125 person theater a half dozen movies from across the Arab world
Sania Mirza Captures Coveted Doubles Title
Sania Mirza partnered with American Bethanie Mattek to win the ladies’ doubles event at the Brisbane International Tennis Tournament to start off the new year.
Musa Abdul Aleem Out With Foot Injury
College shooting guard Musa Abdul-Aleem was ruled out for several weeks due to an ongoing foot injury.
Mamadou Sakho Drawing Epl Attention
Newcastle United and Manchester City are among the clubs eyeing up Paris St Germain defender Mamadou Sakho for a possible transfer next month
