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When a Brutal Sport Descended on Las Vegas
The Athletic was granted full access when the rugby league champions Wigan Warriors traveled to the U.S.The New York Times - 12h -
How presidential descendants uphold their families' legacies
The descendants of seven presidents commemorate Presidents' Day in Florida by sharing anecdotes about their ancestors and hopes for the future.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Chris Riddell on Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump: the angels of peace descend on Ukraine – cartoon
The US president, on a Russian leash, holds talks that exclude the invaded country. You can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
60 Minutes Sports: "Harry"
In 2013, Harvard crew coach Harry Parker reflected on his long career while preparing a group of rowers, and fighting his last race against cancer.CBS News - 5d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Chasing Gretzky
In today's edition: Ovechkin inches closer, beards in the Bronx, San Diego FC wins opener, Shiffrin reaches 100, Baker's Dozen, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
60 Minutes Sports: "Boys of Summer"
In 2015, Sharyn Alfonsi reported on the Cape Cod Baseball League, the summer home to some of the best college baseball players – and one that drew the attention of Major League Baseball's top scouts.CBS News - 5d -
60 Minutes Sports: "Speed Riding"
JT Holmes has jumped, skied and flown off Alpine peaks. In 2016, Anderson Cooper met up with him and learned more about one of his extreme sports skills: speed riding with a parachute device called ...CBS News - 5d -
Match point: what to wear to watch sport
Whether it’s the Six Nations or your local footie final, here’s the kit to stay stylish while shouting from the sidelines Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Canada beats the USA, again
In today's edition: Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off, Wemby's season is over, the Boston three party, MLS' 30th season kicks off, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Yankees finally permits players to sport full beards
The New York Yankees have finally thrown in the razor and will allow players to have beards. John Dickerson takes a look back at the sport's history with facial hair.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
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 - Feb. 24 -
The hottest sports debate is happening in women's college hoops
JuJu Watkins, Lauren Betts, Hannah Hidalgo and Paige Buckers all have a case to win national player of the year as we enter March.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Phanatic fanatic: Harper sports tattoo of mascot
Phillies star Bryce Harper arrived at spring training sporting a tattoo on his right arm of the team's iconic Phillie Phanatic mascot zooming around on an all-terrain vehicle.ESPN - 6d -
60 Minutes Sports: "Friday Night Lights"
In 2015, 25 years after the best-selling book was published about a high school football team in Odessa, Texas -- introducing the phrase "Friday Night Lights" into popular vocabulary -- Sharyn ...CBS News - 5d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Life on MLB's waiver wire
In today's edition: Life on MLB's waiver wire, top 10 NFL combine storylines, F1 testing in photos, NFLPA report cards, the White Sox may never win again, and more.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Jimmy Johnson announces retirement from Fox Sports
TThe Fox studio show is going to be a bit different for the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.
Group sports terms that share a common thread.The New York Times - 12h -
Hall of Famer Johnson retires from Fox Sports
Jimmy Johnson, who won two Super Bowls and a national championship as a coach, has announced his retirement from Fox Sports.ESPN - 1h -
Emma Raducanu stalking case illustrates dark side of women’s sport
Emma Raducanu’s second-round match at the Dubai Tennis Championships was only minutes old when she became visibly distressed. After swatting a return into the net, the Briton walked over to the ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Is Nikola Jokić having the best season ever?
In today's edition: Nikola Jokić's season for the ages, golf's pace of play issue, how the next 18 months could reshape soccer in the U.S., the 4 Nations championship, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Singing Adele & cracking jokes - Marler's BBC Sport debut
Former England prop Joe Marler performs a stunning rendition of Adele's 'Someone Like You' and has former team-mates in hysterics with a highly entertaining debut on Six Nations Rugby Special.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
How Livvy Dunne became one of the most recognizable names in sports
Livvy Dunne arrived at LSU as a valued recruit with a huge social media following. Five years later, she's the NCAA's highest-earning women's athlete.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Gallery owner Larry Gagosian on the art world's "blood sport"
With 18 galleries around the globe, he's been called "the biggest art dealer in the history of the world." Larry Gagosian talks about his estimated billion-dollar-a-year business and why, at age ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
‘It’s important we saved our sport’: Ukraine’s footballers play on in conflict’s shadow
Three years after Russia’s invasion, UPL teams dream of a seat at Uefa’s top table to avoid an uncertain financial future. Last Friday, Kolos Kovalivka opened the second half of this Ukrainian ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Why Jannik Sinner’s Case Is a Crystal Ball for Doping Suspensions in Sports
The world antidoping agency has proposed reforms that will transform defenses for athletes who claim their positive tests are unintentional.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
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 - 6d -
Yahoo Sports AM: The AP poll, four months later...
In today's edition: The preseason AP poll vs. now, college kids vs. pros, one-armed hoopers, the 40/20 rule, goodbye P00P, and more.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 5d -
Sports quiz of the week: Neymar, Jaden Agassi and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi
Were you keeping an eye on the latest news from the football, rugby union, cricket, F1, boxing, rugby league? Continue reading...The Guardian - 3d -
Sports are an ideal home for Donald Trump’s singular brand of ego stroking
Presidents have always used sports to further their own agendas. The current incumbent has identified exactly where he can boost himself the most. Donald Trump’s appearance at this year’s Daytona ...The Guardian - 3d -
RFL warns clubs that planned coup will financially cripple the sport
Professional clubs want to oust RFL chair Simon Johnson Governing body says any such move would breach rules The Rugby Football League has warned clubs that an attempt to sideline the sport’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Jamie Little's return to IndyCar part of a busy year for Fox Sports announcer
Motorsports viewers might associate Jamie Little with Fox’s coverage of NASCAR’s Cup SeriesABC News - 2d -
Yahoo Sports AM: MLB 26-and-under power rankings
In today's edition: MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Sixers shut down Embiid, Steph Curry dunked, two aces in one round, and more.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
How Fast Should a Tennis Court Be? The Sport’s Stars Are Divided.
As the best players in the world head for the California desert, the courts are a bigger talking point than the tennis.The New York Times - 12h -
GOP bill to ban trans athletes from women’s sports blocked in Senate
Legislation to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports failed to advance in the Senate on Monday after all Democrats voted against it. The Protection of Women ...The Hill - 4h -
Senate Democrats block bill to ban transgender students in girls' sports
The House passed a similar Republican-led measure in January and President Trump signed an executive order on the issue last month.CBS News - 3h -
Dortmund eases past Sporting Lisbon as Champions League focus turns to Real Madrid and Man City
Borussia Dortmund’s routine elimination of Sporting Lisbon was a tame warmup for the Real Madrid-Manchester City showdown in the Champions League playoffs round WednesdayABC News - Feb. 19 -
Trump singled me out for ruining women’s sport. This is my response to him | Austin Killips
The president talks about trans athletes ‘invading’ women’s sports, while doing nothing at all to elevate, fund or support women athletes. Earlier this month, Donald Trump singled me out. In ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Al Michaels reveals which sport he actually wanted to call before 'Miracle on Ice' assignment
USA's upset of the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympics was only the second hockey game Michaels had ever called.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22
