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After losing Ashlyn Watkins for the season, South Carolina showed that it's still a national title contender.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Yahoo Sports AM: Welcome to Cooperstown

In today's edition: Call to the Hall, pond hockey, Novak's shot at history, NBA midseason grades, wild Bills-Chiefs stat, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Andy Murray is right: Novak Djokovic is the greatest athlete ever – in any sport

On the eve of this Australian Open, Sir Andy Murray took a new angle on tennis’s greatest of all time debate.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

4 arrested with football memorabilia amid investigation of burglaries at athletes' homes

Four men from Chile have been charged in an ongoing investigation of nationwide burglaries at the homes of the rich and sometimes famous, according to court documents.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Yahoo Sports AM: The Buckeyes win it all

In today's edition: Bow down to the Buckeyes, Aussie Open update, Divisional Round recap, two-man race for NBA MVP, golf is hard, Baker's Dozen, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

Is Microsoft Excel the Next Big E-Sport?

At the Microsoft Excel World Championship in Las Vegas, there was stardust in the air as 12 finance guys vied to be crowned the world’s best spreadsheeter.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Athletics top prospects 2025: Top-five pick Nick Kurtz could make MLB debut this year

The A's are starting fresh, but the farm system might not be ready for the spotlight just yet

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

How Hyrox became the latest sporting craze

The sport of Hyrox is not known to many in the general public, yet is popular enough that UK events have had to introduce ticket lotteries. What does this new craze involve?

BBC News - Jan. 20

Heinz Kluetmeier, Inventive Sports Photographer, Dies at 82

His work for Sports Illustrated included the renowned cover photo of the United States men’s hockey team celebrating their upset win at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Justice Department Reconsiders NCAA Athlete Pay Settlement

The DOJ says an NCAA payment ruling for compensating student athletes may not be enough.

Inc. - Jan. 18

DOE Title IX memo issues new guidance in paying NIL student-athletes

The U.S. Department of Education has released guidance that says schools must make name, image, and likeness (NIL)-related compensation "proportionately" available.

ABC News - Jan. 17

NCAA adds women's wrestling as its 91st and latest championship sport

The NCAA has added women’s wrestling as a sport, bringing its total number of championships to 91

ABC News - Jan. 17

Athletics uniform changes: A's add Rickey Henderson patch, swap out elephant logo for Sacramento landmark

The A's will have a new home and a new look for the 2025 MLB season

CBS Sports - Jan. 17

Yahoo Sports AM: Business is booming in women's sports

In today's edition: The future is now for women's sports, Baseball Hall of Fame voting update, previewing the NFL Divisional Round, another teen wins in Melbourne, Jeremiah Smith's path to stardom, ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Dept. of Education: Title IX applies to athlete pay

The direct payment plans that many major college athletic departments are making for athletes would violate Title IX law, according to a Department of Education memo.

ESPN - Jan. 17

LIV Golf finalizes broadcast deal with Fox Sports

LIV Golf has reached a multiyear broadcast agreement with Fox Sports, which will show each of the three rounds of the events live in the U.S. on one of its network's channels and streaming app ...

ESPN - Jan. 16

‘Women are the best to women’: has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism?

Fifty years ago, Icelandic women went on strike, kickstarting a gender revolution. Today, the concept of ‘konur eru konum bestar’ is everywhere – including the female-led coalition government . ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

2026 three-star athlete Elias Coke commits to Rutgers

Rutgers has received a pledge from 2026 three-star athlete Elias Coke. More details here.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

NIL money in college athletics creating "have-not" sports

It's been over three years since college athletes have been able to be paid above-board, a ruling that has permanently changed college sports. But as Scott MacFarlane reports, the change -- and the ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Shotaro Morii, 18-year-old 2-way player, bypasses Japanese baseball to sign with Athletics

Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed to ...

ABC News - Jan. 15

House passes bill to ban transgender student-athletes from women's sports

The House passed legislation that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools and institutions receiving federal funds.

NBC News - Jan. 14

These 2 Democrats voted for House Republicans' bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports

Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, both of Texas, were the only Democrats to side with Republicans on Tuesday to pass legislation meant to bar transgender athletes from competing in girls ...

The Hill - Jan. 14

Alex Orji commits to UNLV: Dan Mullen aims to unlock athletic potential of former Michigan QB

Orji started three games for the Wolverines during an inconsistent 2024 season

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

Effort to unionize college athletes hits road block

The legal efforts to unionize college athletes appear to be running out of steam this month as a new Republican-led administration gets set to take over the federal agency in charge of ruling on ...

ESPN - Jan. 10

Lawmakers to address college sports NIL 'crisis'

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said helping the NCAA regulate the booming athlete NIL market will be a "major" priority for the Senate Commerce Committee this session.

ESPN - Jan. 10

NCAA women’s gymnastics season preview: Olympians and other athletes to watch, key meets and more

Missing the Summer Olympics? At risk of injuring yourself attempting a back handspring in your bedroom while counting down the days until the 2028 Los Angeles Games? There’s a solution: women’s ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Yahoo Sports AM: The Irish fight on

In today's edition: Notre Dame wins Orange Bowl, ranking every Super Bowl matchup, the rise of Cade Cunningham, Australian Open preview, wild Ravens stat, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Yahoo Sports AM: 5 days of football

In today's edition: Football heaven, Cavs beat Thunder, the best remaining MLB free agents, the NFL's cellar dwellers stunk it up, D-II basketball genius, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winner revealed

An iconic image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina is named the overall winner at the World Sports Photography Awards.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

British track and field body charged with corporate manslaughter over Paralympic athlete's death

The governing body for track and field in Britain and a sports official have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a Paralympic athlete who was hit on the head by a metal pole during ...

ABC News - Jan. 8

UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over Paralympian’s death

Abdullah Hayayei, 36, who represented UAE, was injured in London in July 2017 and pronounced dead at the scene. UK Athletics has been charged with corporate manslaughter over the death of a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8