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Yahoo Sports - 2d

Minnesota state senator is accused of soliciting a minor for prostitution

A Minnesota state senator is facing calls to resign after he was arrested and accused of arranging to solicit a teenage girl for prostitution.

NBC News - 21h

Jim Harrick recalls the days of glory at soon-to-close Morningside High

The Inglewood school had a rich tradition of producing top teams and athletes but will be closing its doors on June 30.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

GB win three silvers on final day of European Indoors

Great Britain win three silvers on the final day of the European Athletics Indoor Championships to finish with seven medals.

BBC News - Mar. 9

The Seahawks Spent $100 Million on a New Quarterback. It Might Not Matter.

The only way to justify a change is to reallocate savings to position groups that can help Sam Darnold thrive, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

NFL players score a shot at Hollywood through hands-on training sessions with filmmaker Deon Taylor

Filmmaker Deon Taylor has built a pipeline for pro athletes to transition into a filmmaking post career with the Hidden Empire Sports Collective

ABC News - Mar. 12

While Victor Wembanyama Is Sidelined, His Teammate Is on the Rise

No rookie in the N.B.A. is playing better than the Spurs’ Stephon Castle, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

The World Doesn’t Properly Appreciate the N.B.A.’s Most Dominant Player

Future basketball fans will have a difficult time believing Nikola Jokic’s brilliance, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

The New York Giants Picked an Awful Time to Need a New Quarterback

There’s an inescapable feeling the Giants won’t find a savior at the most important position this offseason, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Scottie Scheffler Is on a Streak Golf Hasn’t Seen Since Tiger Woods’s Prime

The world No. 1 is achieving feats we thought we’d never see again, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Rochester marathoner ate 'whatever he wants' and broke a Guinness world record

Slow and steady was the mantra of this Rochester athlete who held the record for most marathons finished for four years.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

CrossFit Is for Sale Again Amid Years of Shake-Ups

The search for new owners comes after a tumultuous five years for the fitness company, including an athlete death and financial concerns.

The New York Times - 6d

Sam Darnold introduced as Seahawks new QB, GM Schneider speaks on off season moves

The Seattle Seahawks’ new starting quarterback Sam Darnold was introduced at the team’s headquarters at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, stadiums, shootouts and a shutout

Have you been watching the football, rugby, snooker, netball, cricket, Formula One, NFL and athletics? Continue reading...

The Guardian - 6d

Kobe Bryant rarely shared his interests beyond the game of basketball. His post-NBA career was ‘remarkable’ and unexpected

Retirement is a daunting prospect for every professional athlete, but Kobe Bryant went on to be a successful filmmaker and author beyond basketball.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

'Don't Forget Where You're From' Idrissa Gana Gueye on Senegal, Faith, and Football

Idrissa Gana Gueye reflects on his journey to Everton and the aspects of Senegalese culture that made him the athlete he is today.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

UNC over West Virginia committee decision may be by-the-book, but it's miserable look

Maybe it's time for the NCAA to ditch the model of athletics directors and conference commissioners choosing who gets in NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

In Manchester United’s Seismic Week, Its U.S. Owners’ Silence is Deafening

The Glazer family seems happy to use the part-owner Jim Ratcliffe as a fireguard, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3d

The Winners and Losers of N.F.L. Free Agency

There were few stunning team changes and jaw-dropping contracts handed out, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3d

NCAA to let schools offer NIL before enrollment

The NCAA is dropping its rule that prohibited athletes from negotiating the terms of NIL payments until after they enrolled in school.

ESPN - 2d

Women’s Basketball Is Increasingly Popular. Why Is It So Hard to Bet On?

The March Madness gambling boom masks regular-season inequities, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

College Basketball Has a Problem the N.C.A.A. Tournament Will Expose

A painful end to the Big Ten tournament on Sunday showcased the need for change, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

Women’s March Madness teams are being paid for the first time — but they’re splitting $200 million less than the men

Players won’t receive any of the prize money themselves, but their schools’ basketball programs and athletic departments reap the rewards.

MarketWatch - 1d

After Signing a $1.2 Million Contract, a Minor League Baseball Player Lost His Ability to Pitch. What He Did Next Is a Lesson in How to Build Confidence

After a case of the yips, a pro athlete did something unusual—he started journaling. It can help you in business, too.

Inc. - 1d

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