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Hilary Knight scored three times, including an exclamatory empty-net goal, and Team USA routed Canada 6-1, taking a 2-0 lead over their cross-border rivals in the hockey exhibition Rivalry Series at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 8

Sakamoto defends NHK title, books spot in final

Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto performed a near-flawless free skate to defend her title in what she says will be her final NHK Trophy. Yuma Kagiyama overcame an early mistake to win his third straight NHK Trophy in men's singles.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 8

Shibutanis 'disappointed' by 6th in return to ice

After a disappointing result in their comeback bid, U.S. ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani said qualifying for next year's Winter Olympics was not the main reason for their return to competitive skating.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 6

U.S. women beat Canada to kick off Rivalry Series

Taylor Heise scored and set up each of Abbey Murphy's three goals, and the United States women's national hockey team opened the pre-Olympic Rivalry Series with a 4-1 win over Canada on Thursday night.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 6

French biathlon star Simon gets suspended ban

Biathlon star Julia Simon will be allowed to compete at next year's Winter Olympics after receiving a six-month ban, including five months suspended, for stealing money from a teammate.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 6

Russian skiers appeal over qualifying event ban

Russian skiers are challenging their continuing ban from competitions as they try to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Thursday.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 1

Uhlaender doesn't qualify for WC skeleton team

Katie Uhlaender's bid to become the first American women's slider to make six Olympic teams hit a major bump Saturday when she didn't qualify for the U.S.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 31

No blanket Russian ban ahead of Winter Olympics

Russian luge athletes were given hope of competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics after sport's highest court ruled against a blanket ban on the country's athletes because of the war on Ukraine.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 31

NYC Marathon pacers guide thousands of runners to glory

NYC Marathon pacers are the human metronomes keeping runners on track in the race's most challenging moments.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 30

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 / Field Level Media / October 30

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.

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.

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 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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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 14

Kieron Conway vs George Liddard – Preview, betting odds and fight card

On Friday, October 17, at York Hall, Bethnal Green, Kieron Conway vs George Liddard headlines a Matchroom Boxing card, live on DAZN. The main event will be for Conway’s British and Commonwealth titles.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 23

USA women's basketball team announces impressive HC hiring

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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.

Boxing News / NY Fights / September 12

Serhii Bohachuk Seeks Revenge in Brandon Adams Rematch

Super welterweight Serhii Bohachuk of Ukraine (26-2, 24 KOs) has just two losses on his record. One came in a razor-thin majority decision against Vergil Ortiz Jr.