Jake Wightman bags 1,500m win as his commentator father narrates
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN All eyes were on Great Britain’s Jake Wightman as he took the gold in the men’s 1,500m final — but one…
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Thousands sign petition to allow Novak Djokovic to play at the US Open
By Issy Ronald, CNN More than 12,000 people have signed an online petition on change.org calling for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and…
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Hertha winger Richter nears return after tumor removed
BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin says winger Marco Richter could be back in training next month after treatment for a testicular tumor. Hertha says the…
Continue Reading‘This is an issue of equality’: Maryland law to allow religious garments in college sports
By Amy Li, CNN “We had to make this really tough decision between our love for our faith or our love for sports.” Simran Jeet Singh…
Continue ReadingCameraman accidentally becomes obstacle in World Athletics Championship race
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN A cameraman became an unwitting star of this week’s 3,000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships — by…
Continue Reading‘This is an issue of equality’: Maryland law to allow religious garments in college sports
By Amy Li, CNN “We had to make this really tough decision between our love for our faith or our love for sports.” Simran Jeet Singh…
Continue ReadingTop Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay
By Leah Asmelash, CNN Russia’s highest ranked female tennis player came out as gay in an interview, while addressing rising homophobic…
Continue ReadingCharlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges charged with felony domestic and child abuse after alleged assault on partner
By Taylor Romine and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was charged with felony domestic and child abuse stemming from an…
Continue Reading Ogwumike scores 35, Sparks hand Fever 10th straight defeat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 35 points and the Los Angeles Sparks pulled away in the second halfand handed the Indiana…
Continue Reading All-Stars showcase modern MLB: HRs, strikeouts, shifts
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The All-Star Game showcased what baseball has become — home runs, strikeouts and…
Continue Reading Hayes, Howard power Dream to 92-76 romp over Aces
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tiffany Hayes had a season-high 31 points, Rhyne Howard scored 24 and the Atlanta Dream knocked off the Las Vegas Aces 92-76.…
Continue Reading Stanton, Buxton lead AL over NL in 9th straight All-Star win
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered into an especially sweet spot in his Dodger Stadium homecoming at the…
Continue Reading Shohei Ohtani calls shot — in English — with All-Star hit
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angels star Shohei Ohtani called his shot before leading off the Midsummer Classic at Dodger…
Continue Reading Kiki Rice, Colin Sahlman win national prep athletes of year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Basketball player Kiki Rice and cross country runner Colin Sahlman have been named national high school athletes of the year.…
Continue Reading Clayton Kershaw soaks in All-Star start at Dodger Stadium
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw’s news conference after his first All-Star Game start was nearly over when…
Continue Reading For Ukrainian high jumper, world silver feels like gold
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh delivered good news to her war-torn country with a…
Continue Reading Wightman wins 1500 on night filled with surprises at worlds
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — British 1,500-meter champion Jake Wightman was in disbelief after he crossed the finish line.…
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There’s a great need for high school referees
In the state of Colorado there’s a shortage of referees and officials for all sports. There’s a real need for more referees so games of all sports…
Continue Reading Hornets forward Bridges facing 3 domestic violence charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is facing three felony domestic violence charges in Southern California after being…
Continue Reading Haji Wright transfers to Antalyaspor, gets 3-year deal
By The Associated Press American forward Haji Wright is staying with Turkey’s Antalyaspor, agreeing to a three-year contract. The 24-year-old from…
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