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On YouTubeCourt rules Semenya did not get fair hearing 
Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya won a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights on Thursday in her seven-year legal fight against track and field's sex eligibility rules.
Ex-MMA star Askren on mend after lung transplant
Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case of pneumonia, said in a post on social media Wednesday that he had undergone a double lung transplant and is in recovery.
The most memorable U.S. Summer Olympic performances
Every four years presents another opportunity for American athletes to make lasting memories for both themselves and their country. Here's our list of 25 all-time great Summer Olympic performances from American athletes.
Olympics News / ESPN / July 9
Assembling the 2028 Olympic roster for U.S. flag football: Our 10-player roster -- and one go-to play
We picked nine NFL players -- and one college football star -- for the U.S. Olympic flag football roster for 2028. Who would make our team?
Olympics News / ESPN / July 9
Big questions about flag football at the 2028 Olympics: How can NFL players try out for national teams?
NFL players are expected to try out for flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics. What do we know about the process so far?
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 7
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Jennifer Miranda: Preview & Betting Tips
Alycia Baumgardner puts her undisputed super-featherweight crown on the line against Spain’s unbeaten contender Jennifer Miranda on Friday night. With all major belts at 130-pounds in her possession, Alycia Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KO’s) is on a mission to continue her dominance.
Olympics News / ESPN / July 3
SafeSport facing scrutiny over fired investigator
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is facing scrutiny over its favorable treatment of a now-fired investigator, who was arrested once for theft and again for harassment, despite knowing about his infractions.
Olympics News / ESPN / July 3
Brisbane lands deal to fund sites for 2032 Games
Queensland state officials say they have secured a deal with the Australian federal government for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane that commits 50/50 funding for minor venues and $788 million toward a new main stadium at Brisbane's Victoria Park.
Eddy Alvarez News / Yardbarker / July 1
Two-time Olympic medalist announces his retirement from Braves
Olympic medal winners, regardless of the sport they shine in, are rarely found in the pro ranks of other sports.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 20
Peter McGrail vs. Ionut Baluta: Preview & Betting Tips
After the injury withdrawal of Shabaz Masoud, Peter McGrail now faces off against Romania’s Ionut Baluta in a high-risk low reward clash in Birmingham on Saturday night. Peter McGrail (11-1, 6 KO’s) has made a smooth transition into the pro ranks after having a standout amateur career.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 20
Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodríguez Jr.: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction
Galal Yafai (9-0, 7 KOs) and Francisco Rodríguez Jr. (39-6-1, 27 KOs, 1 NC) will soon face each other in a 12-round flyweight clash. Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, England.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 19
Galal Yafai Vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Breakdown
Galal Yafai boxes Francisco Rodriguez Jr. on June 21 as we look at the breakdown of the bout. Yafai defends his WBC Interim Flyweight Title for the first time following his Sunny Edwards stoppage in the fight before.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 17
Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction
Brian Norman Jr. (27-0, 21 KOs, 2 NCs) will soon defend his WBO welterweight world title against Jin Sasaki (19-1-1, 17 KOs). Their bout headlines an Ohashi Promotions card at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 11
Andres Campos Carrying Hopes of A Nation Into Clash With ‘Idol’ Nonito Donaire
Things seemed to be going smoothly for Andres Campos (17-2-1, 6 KOs) as he entered training camp for a June 14 fight date. Set to compete on the card coinciding with the WBA Fedelatin Convention in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Chilean had a regional title in his sights as he and his team attempted to map out a path back to the world title scene.
Olympics News / Field Level Media / June 3
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas calls out bettor for verbal abuse
Gabby Thomas, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, said that an adult male sports bettor followed and verbally abused her during a Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia over the weekend.
Patrick Mahomes News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29
Patrick Mahomes answers whether he wants to play Olympic flag football
Patrick Mahomes is viewed by many as the best option to be the quarterback of Team USA’s first Olympic flag football team, but does he even want to play?
Olympics News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26
Russia to be barred from 2026 Winter Olympics
In an article from Sammi Silber of The Hockey News, he shares that the International Olympic Committee will officially bar the Russian Federation from participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics. It’ll mark the second consecutive Winter Olympic Games that Russia has been barred from due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26
Darrell Doucette III gives opinion on flag football roster makeup at Olympics
In 2028, active NFL players will be eligible to participate in the Los Angeles Olympics (provided the necessary arrangements can be made, of course).
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25
Thompson twins could get Jamaican basketball to the Olympics
Jamaica has the 107th-ranked basketball team in the world and the 22nd-ranked team in the Americas. But adding a talented set of twins could lift the Jamaicans to a new level.
Jordan Love News / Yardbarker / May 24
Jordan Love has three-word response to Olympic flag football question
NFL team owners voted on Tuesday to unanimously approve a proposal that will allow players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, Calif.
Justin Jefferson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20
Justin Jefferson makes his thoughts on flag football in Olympics very clear
Good luck to other countries in having defensive players who can keep up with Jefferson.
Patrick Mahomes News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20
Why Patrick Mahomes, other NFL stars would be interested in Olympics
The NFL confirmed Tuesday that its players will be allowed to participate in the flag football event during the 2028 Summer Olympics.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 20
What NFL's decision on 2028 Olympics means for league, players
A formidable collection will be in line to take part in July 2028.
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