Olympics: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Gabby Douglas’ Olympic comeback attempt comes to an end

Gabby Douglas’ attempt to compete in the 2024 Olympics has come to an end.

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London advances to Memorial Cup title game

Easton Cowan broke a tie with 1:25 left and added an empty-netter and the London Knights beat the Saginaw Spirit 4-2 on Wednesday night to advance to the Memorial Cup championship game.

Douglas out of U.S. champs, ends Olympic bid

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas has withdrawn from competition at U.S. gymnastics championships in Fort Worth, citing an ankle injury.

Table tennis medalist Boll plans 7th, final Games

Former world No. 1 Timo Boll will retire from international table tennis after competing in his seventh Olympics at the Paris Games.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 27

Asinga banned 4 years, record stripped for doping

Issam Asinga, the sprinter who set the U20 world record at 100M, has been banned four years and had his record stripped after anti-doping officials ruled against his claim that his positive test for a performance-enhancer came from "recovery gummies."

Boston Bruins News / ESPN / May 26

'So special': Pastrnak, Czechia win gold at worlds

Just more than a week after the Bruins' season ended, Boston forward David Pastrnak scored as Czechia shut out Switzerland 2-0 to win the world championship on Sunday, saying after that "we've been waiting for gold for a very long time."

Olympics News / ESPN / May 26

British event rider dies after fall from horse

British event rider Georgie Campbell died after falling from her horse at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon on Sunday, organisers have confirmed.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 26

Sweden tops Canada, wins hockey worlds bronze

Carl Grundstrom scored twice to rally Sweden to a 4-2 victory over Canada and a bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 25

Richardson, Coleman blaze to 100m wins at Pre

Sha'Carri Richardson won the women's 100 meters in 10.83 seconds at the Prefontaine Classic, while Christian Coleman took home the the men's 100 in a season-best 9.95.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 25

Switzerland advances to world championship final

With a roster loaded with NHL talent, Switzerland prevailed in a penalty shootout on Saturday, stunning Team Canada 3-2 to set up the final against the Czech Republic at the ice hockey world championship in Prague.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 25

Kenya's Chebet sets 10,000-meter world record

Beatrice Chebet of Kenya set a world record in the 10,000 meters at the Prefontaine Classic meet, finishing in 28 minutes, 54.14 seconds.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 24

USA Weightlifting names five to Olympic team

USA Weightlifting announced five members who will represent the U.S. at the Paris Olympics this summer.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 23

Frank Warren Reflects on Fury-Usyk and Talks Rematch

At the press conference for Derek Chisora vs. Joe Joyce, Frank Warren spoke to Boxing News’ Rob Tebbutt about the already much talked about Tyson Fury vs.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / May 23

Joe Joyce To Battle Fellow Countryman Derek Chisora

Not too long ago, Joe Joyce was a undefeated heavyweight prospect that was on the verge of a title shot. That momentum came to a halt when he faced. Zhilei Zhang.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / May 22

HW Clash: Joe Joyce vs Derek Chisora Booked For July 27

Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora will headline at The O2 on Saturday July 27 when the Juggernaut will be confronted by War, live on TNT Sports. It is a domestic collision that appears to have been on the table for some time, with Joyce (16-2, 15 KOs), having been calling out the name of the veteran formerly known as Delboy since 2019.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 18

Anthony Cacace Stuns Joe Cordina on Ring of Fire Undercard

Anthony Cacace (22-1, 8 KOs) is now the latest world champion from Belfast with a stoppage win against Joe Cordina (17-1, 9 KOs). Cacace got the technical knockout at the 0:39 mark of round eight.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 18

Agit Kabayel Dominates Unbeaten Frank Sanchez on Fury-Usyk Undercard

On Saturday, May 18, we saw Agit Kabayel (25-0, 17 KOs) send a statement to the heavyweight division as he dismantled the previously unbeaten Cuban heavyweight Frank Sanchez (24-1, 17 KOs).

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 16

Joe Cordina Frustrated By Lack Of Big Fights But He Won’t Look Past Anthony Cacace

Joe Cordina admits he has been left frustrated by the lack of big fights since becoming world champion, but insisted he is fully focused on Saturday’s fight with Antony Cacace.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 15

IBF Orders Canelo To Defend Against William Scull; Fans Unhappy – ‘You Can’t Make This Up’

Canelo Alvarez has been told by the IBF to defend his Undisputed Super Middleweight Belt against William Scull. Alvarez secured a victory against Jaime Munguia on Cinco de Mayo Weekend to retain his belts via a unanimous decision.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 14

Jai Opetaia Prepared For ‘Best Version’ Of Mairis Briedis In Cruiserweight Title Rematch

Jai Opetaia says he will not take Mairis Briedis lightly in their cruiserweight world title rematch on Saturday despite the Latvian’s recent inactivity.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / May 12

Lomachenko vs Kambosos Fight Results: Loma Earns 11th Rd KO

The King is back. Vasiliy Lomachenko earned a spot back on the lightweight throne on Saturday with a masterful performance in an 11th-round TKO of former titleholder George Kambosos to win the vacant IBF 135-pound world title before a sellout crowd of 14,147 at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, a record for any sports event at the 12-year-old arena.

Boxing News / Ringside Intel / May 12