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LSU women's track athlete dies in car crash
Two people, including a Louisiana State University student, died in a fatal car crash in Baton Rouge on Wednesday night, according to college officials.ABC News - 12h -
The Most Elite Athletes in the N.F.L. Draft
A receiver who squats 600 pounds and a 350-pound lineman who runs 18.75 miles per hour headline this list.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Sources: Fresno athletes played DFS on own stats
Fresno State and the NCAA are investigating allegations that two men's basketball players participated in daily fantasy contests based on their own performances, according to multiple sources.ESPN - 1h -
'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain
Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain
Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Why high-profile athletes are perfect targets for burglary gangs
Stars such as Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow have had their homes and private lives violated. But stopping home invasions can be difficult. As Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-20 ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump threatens to withhold federal funds from Maine over transgender athletes
President Trump is threatening to withhold federal funds from Maine if it continues allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ and women’s sports in defiance of a recent executive order. ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
'We are the federal law': Trump, Maine governor clash over transgender athletes
President Trump and Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills briefly quarreled Friday at a National Governors Association session at the White House after Trump told a meeting of Republican governors he ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump spars with Maine’s governor at the White House over transgender athletes
Trump sparred with Maine’s Democratic governor during a meeting of governors at the White House, with Gov. Janet Mills telling the Trump, “We’ll see you in court,” over his push to deny federal ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Why College Athletics Leaders Seem to Be Ignoring a Core Issue
Not addressing the unlimited transfer problem is delaying the inevitable, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump Clashes With Maine’s Governor, Janet Mills, Over Trans Athletes
President Trump asked Gov. Janet Mills if her state would comply with the executive order he signed banning transgender athletes from women’s sports. He didn’t like her answer.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Cardiac arrest in athletes did not increase during pandemic, study finds
A six-year study found no increase in cardiac arrests or cardiac deaths among athletes during the Covid pandemic, contradicting anti-vaccine misinformation that has circulated.NBC News - 4d -
Longtime Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir to step down
Bernard Muir took over at Stanford for Bob Bowlsby in 2012.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trans athletes on Trump’s executive order: ‘Stripping us of sports is devastating’
The NCAA has ruled only women assigned female at birth can compete in college sports. We spoke to some of those affected by the ban. On 5 February 2025 – coinciding with Women and Girls in Sports ...The Guardian - 3d -
Pro volleyball surges in the U.S. as leagues create new opportunities for athletes
Volleyball has been the top girls' sport in the U.S. for nearly a decade, and now professional leagues are giving players a new goal to strive for. Skyler Henry explores the growing momentum behind ...CBS News - 3d -
US threatens permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markers
Exclusive: State department memo directs officers to bar those deemed to misrepresent birth sex on applications. The US state department has ordered officials worldwide to deny visas to transgender ...The Guardian - 3d -
Bondi warns states to comply with Trump order on transgender athletes
Attorney General Pam Bondi warned officials in Maine, California and Minnesota on Tuesday to comply with President Trump’s executive orders to bar transgender athletes from participating in girls’ ...The Hill - 3d -
Innes FitzGerald, ‘Greta Thunberg of sport’, in first senior athletics squad
European Indoor Championships next step for teenager Runner hopes to emulate Keely Hodgkinson with victory Four years ago, Keely Hodgkinson went from being an unknown teenager to an overnight ...The Guardian - 2d -
How One Athlete’s Simple Act of Kindness Changed a Teenager’s Life
Jim Marquardt was lacking direction. Then he wrote a letter to the St. Louis Blues goalie Mike Liut.The New York Times - 1d -
Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Billions to Keep Horse Racing Alive.
Let the sport of kings stand on its own.The New York Times - 13h -
Rob Manfred calls Athletics’ new park in Sacramento charming but still expects to be in Las Vegas by 2028
Rob Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and Athletics have provided players with “as close ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
'See you in court': Trump and Maine governor clash over trans athlete order
President Trump called out Maine Gov. Janet Mills at a meeting of governors at the White House over her state not complying with his executive order to ban transgender athletes from women's sports.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Eye Opener: Trump, Maine Gov. Janet Mills have tense exchange over transgender athletes
President Trump and Maine Gov. Janet Mills had a testy exchange Friday during his remarks to governors Friday over Trump's transgender sports ban. Meanwhile, a town in Brazil has declared a state ...CBS News - 6d -
Pennsylvania changes policy to follow Trump order on transgender athletes in high school sports
Pennsylvania’s governing body for high school sports has changed its policy that allowed transgender athletes to compete in prep athletics to follow President Donald Trump’s executive order.NBC News - 3d -
Female athletes excluded from White House event after criticizing new NCAA policy
Some of the athletes have publicly clashed with the White House's preferred messaging by openly criticizing the NCAA in social media posts and other public statements.CBS News - 1d -
Thune says Senate will consider bill to restrict trans athletes 'early next week'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says legislation to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports will go to the Senate floor “early next week,” ...The Hill - 9h -
Dickson Despommier Dies at 84; Championed Farming in Skyscrapers
A Columbia microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85
Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance
A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, on the outskirts of Elgin.BBC News - 6d -
Grammy-winning hitmaker Roberta Flack dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits made her one ...CBS News - 4d -
Veteran sports broadcaster Al Trautwig, 68, dies
Al Trautwig, one of the most recognizable sports broadcasters in New York and a fixture at numerous international events, including 16 Olympics, has died at 68.ESPN - 4d -
Guardians owner Dolan, 94, dies, team announces
Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland's major league baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94, the Guardians announced in a statement on Monday, adding that Dolan died Sunday night of natural ...ESPN - 3d -
Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88
On Monday, singer and pianist Roberta Flack died at the age of 88. The Grammy winner was known for hits like "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."CBS News - 3d -
Going For Gold presenter Henry Kelly dies at 78
He presented shows including Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold, and fronted several radio programmes.BBC News - 2d -
TV presenter Henry Kelly dies aged 78
Irish journalist hosted gameshows including Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh in the 1980s and 90s. Henry Kelly, the Irish journalist and presenter best known for hosting UK TV shows such as ...The Guardian - 2d -
Michelle Trachtenberg, star of "Gossip Girl," dies at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg was found in her New York City apartment, and the death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.CBS News - 2d -
"Gossip Girl" star Michelle Trachtenberg dies at 39
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who starred in "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died at age 39. The death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.CBS News - 2d
