The decision by World Athletics to offer prize money to track and field gold medallists at this summer’s Olympic games has sparked major criticism among various sports bodies. Despite widespread support among athletes, the Association of Summer Olympic Committee (ASOIF) criticized the move and said in a statement on Friday that prize money “undermines” the uniqueness […]
TEMPE, Ariz.—The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City. The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a $1.2 billion sale from Alex Meruelo to Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith, clearing the way for the franchise’s move to Utah next season. The deal includes a provision for Arizona to […]
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron James and reigning most valuable player Joel Embiid headline an all-star lineup named to the United States men’s basketball team for the Paris Olympics, USA Basketball announced on Wednesday. James, who has won two Olympic golds and a bronze but sat out the last two Games, will be joined […]
RICHMOND, Va.—Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed measure into law Thursday that allows state colleges and universities to directly pay their athletes through name, image and likeness compensation deals, a measure believed to be the first of its kind. The law, which takes effect July 1, was signed one day after the NCAA eased some of […]
MANCHESTER, England—Real Madrid weathered the storm, silenced the crowd, and ultimately ended Manchester City’s brief hold on the Champions League. The all-time kings of Europe moved a step closer to a record-extending 15th title in the competition they have dominated after a 4–3 win Wednesday, April 17, on penalties at Etihad Stadium. But not before […]
On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Jontay Porter, a two-way player who recently came under contract with the Toronto Raptors, has been banned from the league for his illicit involvement in sports betting, including intentionally underperforming. According to the NBA, the 25-year-old leaked confidential information to sports bettors, held back in at least one game […]
Ken Holtzman, who tossed two no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs and won four World Series, died Sunday at 78. The two-time All-Star left-hander’s passing was confirmed Monday by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He had been hospitalized for three weeks while battling heart issues. Holtzman was 174–150 with a 3.49 ERA and 1,601 strikeouts in 451 […]
Caitlin Clark set the draft night record for most jerseys sold—in any sport—topping Trevor Lawrence’s NFL record. The NCAA star was the player of the year the past two seasons, while leading Iowa to the Final Four two straight years.
U.S. officials have pushed back on allegations of sexism following controversy over uniforms for women athletes in the upcoming Olympic Games. The official Team USA attire for women’s track and field athletes became the center of debate after the outfits were unveiled at Nike’s special launch event in Paris on Thursday. One of the uniforms […]
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the country’s national stadium if the security threat is deemed too high. France is on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, which are expected to draw millions […]
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Scottie Scheffler had no doubts about this Masters, and neither did anyone watching. He pulled ahead with magnificent shots Sunday, April 14, around the turn and poured it on along the back nine at Augusta National for a 4–under 68 to claim his second green jacket in three years. Scheffler is simply unstoppable at […]
LOS ANGELES—Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter was released on bond and apologized through a lawyer after appearing in court on a bank fraud charge accusing him of stealing $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover illegal gambling debts. Ippei Mizuhara, 39, who surrendered to authorities earlier in the day, did […]
In June of 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were found stabbed to death outside of her townhouse in the upscale neighborhood of Brentwood, California. Ms. Simpson was the ex-wife of former football star and actor OJ Simpson. Mr. Simpson and Ms. Simpson were married for seven years until their divorce, roughly […]
LOS ANGELES—Federal authorities charged the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Thursday with federal bank fraud, alleging that he stole more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation to cover gambling bets and debts. Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, a constant presence beside Ohtani in baseball stadiums across the country since 2018, […]
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Former NFL linebacker Terrell Suggs has been arrested after allegedly threatening another man and showing a handgun during a dispute in a Starbucks drive-thru line. Scottsdale Police arrested Mr. Suggs on Tuesday at about 3 p.m. and charged him with threatening and intimidating and disorderly conduct with a weapon. The former Baltimore Ravens player […]
