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Valtteri Filppula -- one of just 30 players in the Triple Gold Club for winning the Stanley Cup, Olympics and world championships -- has decided to retire from hockey at age 41 after playing one final season at home in his native Finland.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 28

Fredette named USA hoops men's 3x3 director

Jimmer Fredette was announced Monday as the first managing director of USA Basketball's 3x3 men's national team, the same role that Grant Hill has with the senior men's national team.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 28

Sadiq Khan wants London to host 2040 Olympics

London Mayor Sadiq Khan wants the city to bid to host the 2040 Olympics as part of an ambitious plan to make London the world's foremost sporting capital.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 27

London Marathon: Assefa breaks women's record

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa shattered the women's-only world record in winning the 45th London Marathon on Sunday

Olympics News / ESPN / April 27

Assefa takes London Marathon win in record time

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia secured her first London Marathon title, finishing in 2:15:50 for the fastest-ever time in a women's-only marathon. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe won the men's race in his London debut.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 26

Ngetich breaks 30 minutes in women-only 10K

Kenyan long-distance runner Agnes Ngetich smashed the 10-kilometer world record, becoming the first woman to run the distance in under 30 minutes in a women-only race.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 25

French skier Simond, 18, dies after training crash

Promising 18-year-old French skier Margot Simond has died during an accident in training, the national ski federation said.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 24

Veggie matter: Norwegians to skip meat in China

Norwegian athletes have been advised by the organization responsible for training the country's elite competitors not to eat any type of meat while competing in China due to fears it could cause a positive doping test.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 23

Who is Jimmer Fredette? U.S. Olympic 3x3 basketball rosters

3x3 basketball is a standout event at the Summer Games. Check out more information on men's and women's rosters for the 2024 Olympics now.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 23

Trans ruling won't affect '25 London Marathon

A landmark ruling on transgender women will not impact Sunday's London Marathon, with the event waiting for guidance before deciding if future changes are needed.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 23

Run at history: Kipyegon eyes historic sub-4 mile

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon will attempt to become the first woman to break the four-minute mile.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 22

Colón out as CEO of U.S. Center for SafeSport

The U.S. Center for SafeSport parted ways with CEO Ju'Riese Colón on Tuesday.

Biles unsure she'll compete in 2028 LA Olympics

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, says she's unsure of whether she'll compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics saying, "I've accomplished so much in my sport."

Olympics News / ESPN / April 22

World Athletics to make exec boards 40% female

World Athletics has set a 2029 deadline for national track and field executive boards to be at least 40% female.

Real Madrid News / ESPN / April 21

Biles, Real Madrid among Laureus award winners

Simone Biles, 28, the American gymnast who won three gold medals and a silver at the Paris Olympics, was named sportswoman of the year at the Laureus world sports awards on Monday in Madrid, Spain.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 21

Laureus Awards: Pidcock wins Action Sportsperson

British cyclist Tom Pidock won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year award for his dramatic Olympic mountain biking gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 21

Lokedi breaks women's Boston Marathon record

Kenya's Sharon Lokedi broke the women's Boston Marathon course record finishing in 2:17:22, more than 2 1/2 minutes faster than the previous women's best in Boston.

Olympics News / ESPN / April 21

J. Korir joins brother as Boston Marathon champ

Kenyan John Korir joined his brother as a Boston Marathon champion, finishing in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 44 seconds -- the second-fastest winning time in race history.

Jaron Ennis News / Big Fight Weekend / April 17

De La Hoya Doubts Boots Ennis Wants ‘The Man at 154’

On April 12 at the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, Jaron Ennis produced a career-best performance, stopping Eimantas Stanionis and unifying the WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine titles.

Eddie Hearn News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Eddie Hearn And Boots Ready For Brian Norman Jr. For WBO Welterweight Title

After the impressive performance Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis showed during his fight against Eimantas Stanionis in Atlantic City, Boots is faced with the challenge of either going up in weight class or challenging for the remaining belts in his rise to undisputed.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Shakur Stevenson Calls for Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. Showdown

Shakur Stevenson has expressed interest in seeing Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis face Vergil Ortiz Jr. next, suggesting that Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) is “too dominant” for anyone else at 147 lbs if he remains in the division.

Eddie Hearn News / Big Fight Weekend / April 12

Eddie Hearn Confirms PBC Talks: ‘We Are Actively Working Together’

Matchroom Boxing continues to be at the forefront of making many great fights in the boxing world. Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn, while in Atlantic

Olympics News / The Spun / March 27

2028 Summer Olympics Make Decision On Flag Football Stadium

California continues to crystallize venue arrangements for the 2028 Summer Olympics. On Thursday, Pasadena announced that the Rose Bowl will host the 2028 Olympic soccer games, including the men's and women's semifinals and finals.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27

Kevin Durant speaks out on his status for 2028 Olympics

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Boxing News / MMA Weekly / February 23

Canelo Alvarez's monster contract with Turki Alalshikh details leaked

Despite facing some backlash for his deal with Turki Alalshikh, Canelo Alvarez's decision has turned out to be an incredibly lucrative one. The legendary boxer has looked sensational of late, beating several younger, hungrier talents than himself.