LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’
LeBron James announced on Wednesday that he’s taking a break from social media. The Los Angeles Lakers star made the announcement on his X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram accounts, writing: “Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.”
‘Where is the humanity?’ asks distance runner Joan Chelimo after death of Rebecca Cheptegei
When Joan Chelimo first met Rebecca Cheptegei, she remembers her fellow distance runner simply as a “normal, happy girl,” delighted to be competing at the Olympics.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie Weston Wilson hits for cycle in win over Washington Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies rookie Weston Wilson hit for just the 10th cycle in franchise history during the team’s comfortable 13-3 win over the Washington Nationals. The outfielder hit a triple and a single in the fourth inning, homered in the seventh and then completed the cycle with a double in the eighth at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday night.
All eyes on Simone Biles as she goes for women’s all-around gold at the Paris Olympics
With the first chapter of Simone Biles’ comeback at the Olympics already complete, the next is ready to be written.
Tearful Coco Gauff exits Paris Olympics singles competition after controversial umpire call
Coco Gauff looked to be cruising against Donna Vekić in her third-round singles match at the Paris Olympics. Then, all of a sudden, she wasn’t.
Caitlin Clark sets WNBA record for most assists in a single game
Another day, another record broken by Caitlin Clark. The 22-year-old rookie recorded 19 assists in the Indiana Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings on Wednesday – a WNBA record for a single game.
Simone Biles aims to qualify for third Olympics at US Gymnastics Trials
Simone Biles is looking to book her spot at a third Olympic Games this week when the US Olympic Gymnastics Trials get underway in Minneapolis.
Sha’Carri Richardson makes statement with blistering 200m at US Olympic trials
Sha’Carri Richardson became the second-fastest women’s 200-meter runner in the world this year as she cruised to victory in her heat at the US Olympic Trials.
Simone Manuel Wins 50m Freestyle at US Olympic Swimming Trials, Triumphs Over Overtraining Syndrome
Simone Manuel claimed a tight victory in the women’s 50-meter freestyle at the US Olympic swimming trials on Sunday, edging out Gretchen Walsh by 0.02 seconds.
In a ‘very surreal’ move, Flavor Flav has a new calling as hype man to the US women’s water polo team
Flavor Flav has been many things throughout his career: rapper, reality TV star, even restaurant owner.
Simone Biles steps up Olympic preparation at Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships
Simone Biles continues her journey to a third Olympic Games as she competes at this week’s Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships.
US lawmakers call for DOJ, IOC investigations into allegations of Chinese doping before Olympics
An alleged doping case involving 23 Chinese swimmers took a diplomatic twist on Wednesday after US lawmakers called on the US Department of Justice and the International Olympic Committee to launch inquiries into the controversy.
Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes
Cristiano Ronaldo may be in the twilight of his career, but the soccer star still tops Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes thanks to his huge wages in Saudi Arabia.
Chinese swimmers head to Paris Olympics under a cloud amid row over handling of drugs tests
A dispute over the handling of a 2021 case in which 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics now threatens to overshadow swimming events at the Paris Games this summer.
Masters start delayed amid bad weather at Augusta National
The start to The Masters has been delayed and patrons will be admitted to the first major of the calendar later than expected due to bad weather at Augusta National, organizers said.
‘No one is going to catch’ Max Verstappen, says Mercedes boss Toto Wolff
Just four races into the Formula One season, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes the title is Max Verstappen’s to lose after another dominant win for the Red Bull driver.
Amid record audiences/surging ticket prices, Caitlin Clark brings ‘more visibility’ to women’s basketball
At the start of her college basketball career, right in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, Caitlin Clark grew accustomed to playing at empty venues.
Emotional Angel Reese ‘attacked so many times’/ threatened since winning 2023 NCAA title
LSU Tigers star Angel Reese said that she has been attacked “so many times” over the past year as her team bowed out of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament on Monday.
Oakland A’s vision: Las Vegas ballpark draws comparisons with Sydney Opera House/armadillo
The Oakland Athletics have released renderings of their new, 33,000-seat ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip, which is set to be canopied by an enormous, five-tier roof.
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announces he is retiring from the NFL
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is retiring from the NFL, the 36-year-old announced at an emotional news conference Monday.
Australia women’s goalkeeper jerseys finally on sale, six months after World Cup
From this week, soccer fans will be able to buy Australian goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold’s Nike jersey, more than six months after she wore the purple top at the Women’s World Cup.
Carl Lewis calls proposed format change in long jump April Fools’ joke
A proposed format change could shake-up the long jump at major track and field competitions, but will the idea take flight? That’s the big question for those involved in the sport right now, notably nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva banned for four years by Court of Arbitration for Sport
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been found guilty of an anti-doping violation by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and has received a four-year ban from competition.
