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Kari Anderson

Kari Anderson is a sports journalist and freelancer based in New York City. She enjoys covering college football, college basketball, soccer, and the occasional hockey game or gymnastics meet, and has a masters degree from Columbia Journalism School. Kari grew up in the Seattle area and is cursed to root for some of the saddest franchises in American sports (sorry, Mariners).

Familiar face helped Michigan lure Dusty May to Ann Arbor

Michigan basketball has found its new coach in Dusty May, and the program got some help in landing him.

MLS referees will return this weekend following CBA agreement

MLS is welcoming back actual referees this weekend.

Jim Harbaugh doubles down on J.J. McCarthy praise

Despite leaving Michigan football in favor of the Los Angeles Chargers, Jim Harbaugh is still taking the time to praise his championship quarterback.

MLS replacement referees have some seeing red

It's hard to look at a gameday like Saturday and not think that the replacement referees are not holding up to MLS-quality officiating.

2024 Paris Olympics: USWNT draws Germany, Australia in competitive group stage

After last summer's disastrous performance, the United States Women's National Team finally feels like a championship team again. Now, it's time to look toward the next major challenge: the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Should Ben Simmons consider retirement after another lost season?

In what is shaping up to be another mediocre season, the Brooklyn Nets are now dealing with even more bad news.

Alyssa Naeher is USWNT's savior in messy, waterlogged win over Canada

The U.S. Women's National Team has dealt with adversity this year, but on Wednesday night, the team had to face one of soccer's greatest foes: a waterlogged pitch. Fortunately, a hero stepped up.

USWNT rebounds with dominant 3-0 win over Colombia in Gold Cup quarterfinal

All three of the USWNT's goals — a Lindsey Horan penalty kick, a banger from Jenna Nighswonger after a great progression up the field and a great tap from teenage forward Jaedyn Shaw — were brilliantly done, with the mark of a team that is finally playing together.

Sponsorship controversy is latest disappointment for Portland MLS fans

The Portland Timbers began the Major League Soccer season with a dominant 4-1 win over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday. Once again, however, the team's season is being overshadowed by scandal.

Punchless USWNT falls into bad habits in stunning loss to Mexico

The hits keep coming for the U.S. Women's National Team.

Will NCAA women's basketball's biggest stars stay for another year?

It's a golden era for NCAA women's basketball.

Gold Cup takeaways: USWNT youngsters excel in 5-0 win vs. Dominican Republic

The USWNT is back for its first major tournament since a disappointing showing at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup last summer.

Will replacement referees spell disaster for MLS season?

The MLS season officially kicks off Wednesday with Inter Miami hosting Real Salt Lake. And as Lionel Messi takes the field, MLS (and its fans) will have to hope for the best.

Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA career scoring record — what records can she chase next?

On Thursday night, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark made history, passing Kelsey Plum to take the NCAA women's basketball scoring record. But as the season continues, she isn't done — and there are plenty of records left to chase.

Players divided on new MLB jerseys, with some slamming 'cheap' material

With spring training well underway, discontent is already brewing in the clubhouse. But players aren't upset about their teams' start to the preseason; they're upset about the league's new jerseys.

'Screwed' Inter Miami must make roster moves to be compliant

Sources told The Athletic the situation was dire, with one person saying the team is "screwed."

Wacky Nickelodeon Super Bowl stream scored with viewers

The Super Bowl served as a major boost for the kids network.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid weighs in on future after winning Super Bowl LVIII

The three-time Super Bowl-winning coach, who has served as Kansas City; 's head coach since 2013, addressed retirement rumors in a postgame news conference after the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.