USA Basketball always aims for one thing: winning another gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The latest gold, won in Tokyo three years ago, was particularly hard-fought. During those Games, the U.S. faced challenges, trailing…
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Bradley’s appointment as Ryder Cup captain raises questions about whether the U.S. task force plan has concluded
Justin Thomas was a rookie on the PGA Tour when the Americans established the “Ryder Cup Task Force” to improve team continuity and restore U.S. dominance after years of struggles. A decade later, Thomas, now…
A US appeals court has ruled that certain NCAA athletes could be considered employees under federal wage and hour laws
College athletes whose primary contributions benefit their schools may qualify as employees entitled to compensation under federal wage and hour laws, according to a ruling from a U.S. appeals court on Thursday, marking a setback…
Deion Sanders Predicts Four First-Round Picks for Colorado, Including Son Shedeur and Two-Way Star Travis Hunter
Deion Sanders, Pro Football Hall of Famer and current head coach of the Colorado football team is confident that his squad could produce as many as four first-round NFL draft picks, prominently featuring his son,…
Atkins contributes 26 points for the Washington Mystics, leading them to an 89-84 victory over the Indiana Fever despite Caitlin Clark’s 29-point performance
Ariel Atkins scored 26 points, including a crucial basket in the final minute, as the Washington Mystics held off the Indiana Fever 89-84 on Wednesday despite Caitlin Clark’s 29-point effort. Washington was ahead 76-55 after…
Australia will go to Paris with the largest proportion of women ever on its Olympic team
The Australian Olympic team is heading to the Paris Games with its highest-ever proportion of women — 55.6%. According to the Australian Olympic Committee on Wednesday, back in 1924 when the Olympics were last held…
The Los Angeles Sparks have agreed to a five-year extension to host their home games at Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Sparks have agreed to extend their stay at Crypto.com Arena for another five years, continuing through 2029. The deal with arena owner AEG was announced on Tuesday. The Sparks, one of the…
Lexi Thompson has chosen to skip another LPGA major. She is not alone in making this decision
The LPGA Tour is currently hosting its fourth major of the year, the Amundi Evian Championship, but Lexi Thompson has opted not to participate. This decision may not surprise many, as Thompson had criticized the…
Keegan Bradley was chosen as the US Ryder Cup captain after Tiger Woods declined the position
Keegan Bradley has been confirmed as the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain, ensuring his place on the team once again. The PGA of America announced his selection on Monday after extensive discussions with Tiger Woods,…
Brett Favre has requested an appeals court to revive his defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe
Attorneys representing retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre urged a federal appeals court on Tuesday to revive a defamation lawsuit he filed against former Pro Football Hall of Fame member Shannon Sharpe. This legal action unfolds…
Becky Hammon’s enduring ‘underdog’ mindset has been instrumental in guiding the defending champion Aces back to success
Becky Hammon has had to prove herself in basketball from the beginning of her career. In 1999, she was a top player in college at Colorado State, but she wasn’t picked by any team that…
DraftKings has been fined $100,000 by New Jersey for inaccuracies in reporting sports betting data to the state
New Jersey regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for providing inaccurate sports betting data to the state, calling it unacceptable behavior that exposed weaknesses in the company’s operations. The errors led to regulators having to correct…
Diego Lima Advocates for Charles Oliveira as Islam Makhachev’s Next Lightweight Challenger
Coach Diego Lima has asserted that Charles Oliveira is the most suitable challenger for Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title following Arman Tsarukyan’s suspension. In an interview with Ag Fight, Lima emphasized that with Tsarukyan sidelined, Oliveira…
DeMar DeRozan Returns to No. 10 with Sacramento Kings Amid Sign-and-Trade Deal
DeMar DeRozan plans to return to his original NBA jersey number when he joins the Sacramento Kings. Mark Haynes from the Sacramento Observer reports that DeRozan will wear No. 10, the same number he had…
Wilson scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to a 104-85 victory over the Dallas Wings
A’ja Wilson scored 28 points and became the top scorer in franchise history on Sunday as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Dallas Wings 104-85. Wilson also grabbed 10 rebounds, marking her 11th double-double of…
Brewer’s Frustration Leads to Injury, Spotlights Baseball’s Emotional Risks
Cubs reliever Colten Brewer endured a turbulent weekend after an explosive display of frustration led to a serious injury. During Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, Brewer punched a dugout wall after being pulled…
Caitlin Clark leads the Indiana Fever to an 83-78 victory over the New York Liberty with her first triple-double as a WNBA rookie
Caitlin Clark achieved the first triple-double ever by a rookie in WNBA history, helping Indiana come from behind to beat New York 83-78 on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This win ended the Fever’s nine-game losing…
Cam Newton Praises Lamar Jackson as Best Dual-Threat QB
Cam Newton, the former Carolina Panthers quarterback, recently discussed his views on the best dual-threat quarterback in NFL history, asserting that the title belongs to Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. Newton expressed his admiration…
NASCAR is set to introduce its inaugural electric racecar, signaling a move towards clean power
Part of the NASCAR race experience involves the loud engine noises, the sound of cars approaching, and the speed as they zoom past at over 150 mph. NASCAR introduced its first electric racecar in Chicago…
Zverev overcomes a knee problem to defeat Norrie at Wimbledon and then asks Guardiola for coaching advice
Alexander Zverev faced challenges with his knee, a long tiebreaker, and nerves when he saw one of his idols in the Royal Box at Wimbledon. Despite these obstacles, he defeated Cameron Norrie in straight sets…