College athletes may be employees under new test, court rules
The ruling allows a group of former college athletes to pursue a proposed class action against the National Collegiate Athletic Association and their former schools. Read more
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The ruling allows a group of former college athletes to pursue a proposed class action against the National Collegiate Athletic Association and their former schools. Read more
While most 2024 Olympians will be battling for glory in Paris, the world’s best surfers will be going for gold some 16,000km away on the island of Tahiti, where the spinning blue barrels of Teahupo’o might be the real star of the show. Read more
Anthony Edwards scored 13 points, Stephen Curry added 12 and Anthony Davis posted a double-double as Team USA topped Canada 86-72 on Wednesday in a men’s basketball exhibition in Las Vegas. Read more
The NBA and network executives finalized contracts that will make NBC and Amazon Prime Video new partners, while maintaining ABC/ESPN as the home of the NBA Finals, under agreements that will extend for 11 seasons and be worth $76 billion, according to executives with direct knowledge of the deals. Read more
Porter entered his plea to a wire fraud conspiracy charge at a hearing in Brooklyn federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge James Cho. Read more
Seattle Storm star Jewell Loyd said the heart of her game is the ability to score at mid-range. Read more
Lulu Sun hopes her Wimbledon heroics will inspire people and grow the sport in New Zealand after the 123-ranked player came close to becoming only the second qualifier to reach the semi-finals at the major after Alexandra Stevenson 25 years ago. Read more
The World Anti-Doping Agency did not mishandle or show favouritism in the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for banned substances and were cleared to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, an independent investigation said today. Read more
Woods, who was the overwhelming favorite to take over as captain, released a statement that was read by PGA of America Senior Director Julius Mason during newly-appointed Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley’s introductory news conference. Read more
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Jackson was in the front passenger seat of a Dodge Charger when it was struck by an Infiniti Q50 that was attempting to change lanes while driving at high speed, according to police. Read more
Spiralling travel and accommodation costs, French political tumult and security concerns are discouraging many sports fans and visitors from attending the Paris Olympic Games this summer. Read more
With LeBron James expected back for his 22nd season, the Los Angeles Lakers are breaking NBA norms by guaranteeing the rookie contract for second-round draft pick Bronny James. Read more
The New England Patriots are in agreement with linebacker Jahlani Tavai on a three-year contract extension, ESPN reported today. Read more
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese are All-Stars as WNBA rookies, earning berths on the WNBA’s team that will oppose Team USA in the All-Star Game on July 20 in Phoenix. Read more
Utah State gave football coach Blake Anderson notice that it intends to fire him following an investigation into actions he reportedly took in spring 2023, the university announced today. Read more
Among those joining Biles on the U.S. women’s gymnastics team are Sunisa Lee and Jordan Chiles, who finished second and third, respectively, at team trials. Lee recorded a 111.675, while Chiles notched a 111.425. Read more
The pick Thursday came after years of speculation about LeBron James lengthening his career long enough to get to play alongside his son. Read more
Jurors in Los Angeles agreed with the plaintiffs that the NFL conspired with member teams to artificially inflate the price of “Sunday Ticket” for millions of residential and commercial subscribers. Read more
Miles Russell tries to appreciate the unique position he finds himself in as a 15-year-old preparing to tee it up on the PGA Tour at the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Thursday in Detroit. Read more
Comcast’s NBCUniversal will modernize its coverage of the Paris Olympics by including more behind-the-scenes footage and discussion of pop culture, the media company said on Wednesday. Read more
A trio of players will represent the United States in the Olympics for a third time, leading a young U.S. women’s national team that was announced today. Read more