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Nigeria's Amusan shakes off 'PTSD' to win silver in Tokyo 
After enduring a turbulent stretch that has included Olympic disappointment, a shoe controversy, and a public clash with Nigeria's track federation, hurdler Tobi Amusan left the World Championships in Tokyo with silver.
Lyles previews 200m at worlds: 'I don't plan to lose'
Noah Lyles had a simple message about his favorite race, the 200 meters, heading into the track world championships this week.
Delle Donne: USA hoops job keeps me 'challenged'
Two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne said her new role as USA Basketball's women's 3x3 national team director will allow her to continue to "grow in the game" following her retirement in April.
Olympics News / ESPN / September 16
NBA's European league could launch in '27 or '28
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the new European basketball league the NBA and FIBA have been working on could begin play in 2027 or 2028.
Olympics News / ESPN / September 16
Hudson-Smith: 'No excuses' after semifinal exit
Olympic 400-metre silver medallist Matthew Hudson-Smith offered "no excuses" after he was eliminated in the semifinals of the World Championships in Tokyo.
Olympics News / ESPN / September 16
Kenya's Kipyegon wins fourth 1500m world title
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon captured her fourth world championship at 1,500 meters Tuesday, pulling away from the pack on the final lap to win by nearly three seconds.
Olympics News / ESPN / September 16
McLaughlin-Levrone sets U.S. 400m bar in semis
Track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone finished her 400-meter semifinal at the world championships Tuesday in 48.29 seconds, shattering a 19-year-old American mark held by Sanya Richards-Ross by .41 seconds.
Olympics News / ESPN / September 14
Simbu wins Marathon Worlds gold by .03 seconds
Alphonce Simbu and Amanal Petros ran for more than two hours and needed a photo finish to determine the winner.
Olympics News / ESPN / September 14
Asher-Smith finishes eighth in World 100m final
Dina Asher-Smith finished eighth in the women's World Championship 100m final, which was won by U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden
Olympics News / ESPN / September 14
Giannis: Greece's bronze my top accomplishment
Giannis Antetokounmpo called Greece's victory in the EuroBasket bronze medal game "probably one of the biggest accomplishments" of his career.
Olympics News / ESPN / September 14
Davis-Woodhall pairs Games gold with world title
American Tara Davis-Woodhall added the long jump world championship to the Olympic title she won last year, while Valarie Allman captured gold in the discus throw to round out her set of gold-silver-bronze from worlds.
Olympics News / Field Level Media / September 9
Lawsuit settlement means pro swimmers to get big payout
The World Aquatics organization has announced it will pay a $4.6 million settlement to swimmers who competed for an independent league it had previously attempted to block.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 21
Zak Miller vs. Leon Woodstock – Preview & Betting Tips
British boxing fans are in for a treat on August 23rd as Zak Miller defends his Commonwealth featherweight title against the battle-hardened Leon Woodstock.
PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 20
2026 Winter Olympics: Projecting Team USA women's roster
Athletes from around the world will be heading to Italy this February for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the women’s hockey tournament set to be one of the must-see attractions once again.
Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / August 15
2026 Winter Olympics: Projecting Team Canada Women’s Roster
You might not realize it, but we’re six months away from one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Athletes from all around the globe are set to descend on Milan and Cortina, Italy, for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Olympics News / Field Level Media / August 14
L.A. Olympics in 2028 will be first to sell venue naming rights
Venues hosting events for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games will be the first in the history of the Olympics to have corporate sponsors. The LA28 organizing committee and the International Olympic Committee announced an agreement Thursday on a deal that will allow sponsorship of some venues in the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / August 12
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Begins 154lb Quest – Eddie Hearn Hails New Era
On October 11, Jaron Ennis vs Uisma Lima will headline a Matchroom Boxing card at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. ‘Boots’ (34-0, 30 KOs) will be making his debut at super welterweight, facing Lima in a WBA title eliminator.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 8
USA Basketball's roster for AmeriCup features plenty of NBA experience
USA Basketball revealed on Friday who will be suiting up for them for the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup in Managua, Nicaragua.
Olympics News / Field Level Media / August 8
Nathan Chen won't defend skating gold at 2026 Winter Olympics
Nathan Chen, who won the gold medal in men's figure skating in the 2022 Winter Olympics, will not defend his title in Italy in 2026. He confirmed to the Los Angeles Times in an article published Friday that while he has not officially retired from skating, it's time to move on.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 29
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Sandoval: A Preview of All the Title Fights
Kenshiro Teraji (25-1, 16 KOs) will soon defend his world titles against Ricardo Sandoval (26-2, 18 KOs). Their bout headlines a Teiken Promotions card on July 30, at the Yokohama BUNTAI in Japan.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 27
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Sandoval: Preview, Betting Odds and Fight Card
On Wednesday, July 30, at Yokohama Buntai, Yokohama, Kenshiro Teraji vs Ricardo Sandoval will headline a Teiken promotions card. This flyweight world title fight will be for Teraji’s WBC and WBA titles.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15
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.
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.
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