Bally Sports parent company files for bankruptcy protection
The owner of Bally Sports has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as analysts watch to see if it's a sign of what's to come for the industry.
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Revolutionary Olympian Dick Fosbury has died at age 76
Fosbury died over the weekend at age 76 from lymphoma. But the "Fosbury flop" lives on, practiced by high jump athletes around the world.
Grizzlies' Morant reportedly enters counseling following gun incident
The Memphis Grizzlies have not given a timeline for the NBA All-Star's return.
Grandson of race co-founder wins the Iditarod sled dog race
Ryan Redington won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. He is the grandson of Joe Redington Sr., who helped co-found the arduous race across Alaska.
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Puerto Rico pitches first-ever WBC perfect game in 10-0 rout of Israel
The game ended in mercy-rule fashion after just eight innings.
Betting on March Madness expected to quintuple in 2023
Betting on NCAA's March Madness has always been a popular pastime, but with the expansion of legalized betting, it could explode in 2023.
Meneses madness: Mexico stuns US 11-5 in World Baseball Classic
Mexico's Joey Meneses blasted two home runs to propel his team past the defending tournament champions during pool play.
BBC reverses Gary Lineker suspension for Twitter post
Lineker, one of England's most lauded soccer players, was suspended for a tweet comparing the U.K.'s migration policy to Nazi Germany.
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Ex-Alabama player Miles indicted on capital murder charges
Darius Miles was charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Jamea Harris, who was sitting in a car when she was struck by a bullet.
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Mikaela Shiffrin gets record-tying 86th World Cup victory
Shiffrin's win matched the overall record set by Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark 34 years ago.
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Former NBA star Shawn Kemp arrested in connection to drive-by shooting
The former Seattle SuperSonics star was booked in a Washington state jail after being charged for a drive-by shooting in Tacoma.
NBA player Ja Morant won't face charges in firearm case
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant won't face charges after video circulated online showing him allegedly brandishing a firearm at a bar.
15-year-old is National Women’s Soccer League’s youngest player
The sophomore’s excellence on the field just earned her a contract with the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League.
World Baseball Classic returns after 6-year hiatus
The international tournament will feature 20 teams, up from 16 in previous years, and be played over a longer period of time to allow for more games.
DeSantis urges Biden to let unvaccinated Djokovic into the country
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis believes Djokovic, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, should be allowed to enter the country to play in the Miami Open.
All-female ensemble set for broadcast of NBA game on ESPN
It's the second year ESPN has orchestrated an NBA game led by an all-female broadcast crew, with this year's being held on International Women's Day.
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Minnesota Vikings' K.J. Osborn helps save man from burning car
Osborn posted a photo on Twitter with three other people who helped him pull the driver from the wreckage.
NFL reinstates Jaguars' Calvin Ridley after gambling suspension
The star wide receiver was suspended for the entire 2022 season for violating the league's gambling policy by placing bets on NFL games.
Why roller derby has become a beacon for female empowerment
Roller derby is a sport dominated by women, while men create many of the rules in much of the sporting universe.
Red Sox Justin Turner released from hospital after scary wild pitch
The third baseman said he is "very fortunate" and recovering after being hit in the face by a fastball during Monday's spring training game.
Elite athletes with heart defect face minimal risks, study finds
A study followed 78 top athletes for seven years to determine whether they faced any adverse effects from their condition.
33 Iditarod sled dog race mushers to trek across Alaska
The race to Nome has 33 mushers this year, which is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race's smallest field ever.
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NBA investigating Grizzlies' Ja Morant over video showing apparent gun
Morant, since then has apologized in a statement, saying he takes “full responsibility” for his actions.
Women make history as first gymnastics team at HBCU
A conversation between a young gymnast and her uncle led to the creation of Fisk University's gymnastics team.
Gunmen threaten Argentine soccer star Messi
Police said gunmen left a threatening message for soccer star Lionel Messi and shot at a supermarket owned by his family.
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Aaron Rodgers still undecided about NFL future after darkness retreat
Following four days in darkness, the Green Bay Packers quarterback is still contemplating whether he will return to the NFL for another season.
Georgia star DT Jalen Carter charged with racing in fatal accident
The crash occurred just hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship, killing a Bulldogs player and staff member.
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Kobe Bryant family settles photo lawsuit for $28.5 million
Los Angeles County agreed to pay Vanessa Bryant and her daughters $13.5 million on top of the $15 million that jurors awarded her in August.
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Blazers' Damien Lillard has 71 pts and 13 3s, then gets drug tested
Lillard made 71 points — tied for the most in the NBA this season — and 13 3-pointers in the Portland Trail Blazers' 131 -114 victory over Houston.
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Jake Paul takes first ring defeat by split decision to Tommy Fury
Fury is the first professional boxer Paul has fought. He built his lucrative second career by taking on mixed martial artists and a fellow YouTuber.
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