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IOC, Saudi Arabia cancel 12-year Esports Olympics deal

The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have canceled a 12-year deal for the kingdom to host the Olympic Esports Games, the IOC announced Thursday.

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CAS rejects sprinter's 'recovery gummies' defense

Issam Asinga, who said his positive test for a performance-enhancer came from eating contaminated gummies, has lost an appeal of his four-year ban.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 30

WADA looking into leak on Chinese doping tests

The World Anti-Doping Agency is looking into a leak about an investigation that resulted in the agency clearing 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 30

World Athletics pins theft of $1.7M on employees

World Athletics, the Monaco-based governing body for track and field, says it lost more than $1.7 million to "systematic theft" which allegedly involved its own employees.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 30

Russian skater loses final appeal in doping case

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva lost her last appeal on Thursday in a doping case that rocked the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 30

IOC, Saudi Arabia cancel Esports Olympics deal

The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 28

Female Oly athletes to be ID'd for gender testing

100 days ahead of the Winter Olympics, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has begun identifying female skiers and snowboarders who will need to take gender tests before arriving in Italy.

Vonn: 'Nothing to prove' in bid to make Olympics

American skier Lindsey Vonn, 41, feels like she has "nothing to prove" in her bid to return to the Olympics after a partial knee replacement in the spring of 2024 and six years after she last competed in February of 2019.

Montreal Canadiens News / ESPN / October 25

Habs' Laine out 3-4 months; Olympics in doubt

Canadiens forward Patrik Laine will miss the next three to four months following core surgery, which may also put his status for Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in question.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 25

Malone wins high bar gold at gymnastics worlds

Brody Malone capped an impressive meet by the U.S. at the world gymnastics championships, earning the second gold medal on high bar of his career during event finals on Saturday.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 25

Scheib dominates WCup opener; Shiffrin 4th

Austrian skier Julia Scheib dominated the season-opening women's World Cup giant slalom Saturday, denying runner-up Paula Moltzan what would have been the American's first career win.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 25

Glenn wins Cup of China over U.S. teammate Liu

Amber Glenn overcame neck pain to beat her world champion U.S. teammate Alysa Liu and win the figure skating Cup of China for the second straight year.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 25

American Alyssa Liu takes lead at Cup of China

After switching back to her old short program, world champion Alysa Liu of the United States took the lead in her first figure skating Grand Prix of the season at the Cup of China.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 23

No Russian athletes qualify for Milan Paralympics

No athletes from Russia and Belarus will qualify for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Paralympics despite the International Paralympic Committee's recent vote to reinstate them.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 19

Danny Garcia Closes Brooklyn Chapter with Vintage Knockout Win Over Daniel Gonzalez

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — If this was the end, Danny Garcia made sure it was a highlight. The Philadelphia veteran capped his storied run at Barclays Center with

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 19

Danny Garcia Stops Daniel Gonzalez

Danny Garcia knocked out Daniel Gonzalez via a fourth-round stoppage, as you can follow how the fight played out live. Garcia has had an impressive career, unifying at 140 lbs (WBA Super, WBC, and The Ring) after which he won the WBC welterweight title.

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 18

Kieron Conway vs George Liddard live results update

On Saturday, October 17, live from York Hall, Bethnal Green, Kieron Conway vs George Liddard headlines a Matchroom Boxing card, live on DAZN. The main event will see Conway defend his British and Commonwealth middleweight titles.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 16

Kieron Conway vs. George Liddard press conference quotes and fight prediction

Kieron Conway (23-3-1, 7 KOs) and George Liddard (12-0, 7 KOs) will soon clash in a 12-round middleweight contest. Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at York Hall in London, England.

Gary Bettman News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Gary Bettman has major 'concern' ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 23

USA women's basketball team announces impressive HC hiring

Lawson, who has been at the helm of the Duke women’s basketball program for the past five seasons, has always demanded hard work, accountability and togetherness from her players.

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Olympics News / Field Level Media / September 22

Duke's Kara Lawson named coach of U.S. women's team

Duke head coach Kara Lawson was named to lead the U.S. women's basketball team on Monday. A gold medalist as a player in 2008 and an assistant coach on the championship team in 2024, Lawson will look to complete the Olympic trifecta at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / September 21

Gabriela Fundora Breaks Down Alexas Kubicki in 7, Retains Undisputed Flyweight Crown

For Gabriela Fundora, dominance is becoming routine. The 23-year-old Ring and undisputed flyweight champion retained her crown in emphatic fashion Saturday night.

Olympics News / Field Level Media / September 19

2026 Olympics allowing Russians to compete as AINs again

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) laid to rest any remaining confusion over the status of Russian and Belarusian athletes Friday, announcing that individual athletes would be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics in Italy, though once again not under the banners of their home countries.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Kevin Durant reveals his lone condition to play for Team USA in 2028 Olympics

Kevin Durant is not opposed to suiting up for Team USA in the Olympics one more time. But he wants to do it on his terms.

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Boxing News / Dice City Sports / September 14

Naoya Inoue Outclasses Murodjon Akhmadaliev to Retain The Ring Title

Nagoya, Japan — Pound-for-pound superstar Naoya Inoue showcased his full boxing repertoire Sunday night, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Murodjon Akhmadaliev at IG Arena to retain his undisputed junior featherweight championship and The Ring title.