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Hundreds of athletes compete at Special Olympics Michigan basketball tournament
Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute sports program gives athletes chance to compete
JLG Architects and Sanford Health Team Up to Support Athletes' Mental Health at the Basketball Championships
SIOUX FALLS, S.D – As part of JLG Architects’ ongoing efforts to champion mental health within its Sports and Healthcare Studios, the firm is partnering to provide dedicated mental health rooms for student-athletes during the Summit League Basketball Championship, held March 4-8 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Prep talk: Football student-athletes to be honored at annual banquets
Local chapters for National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame begin banquets to honor athletes.
Women’s sports reach record NCAA participation as leadership roles keep rising
Women's sports participation reached a record 242,341 student-athletes in 2024-25, while women's representation continued to rise among athletics directors, head coaches and college presidents. The NCAA also recently approved four new women's championships and added women's flag football to the Emerging Sports for Women program.
Juneau father-and-son soccer duo highlight Alaska High School Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026
Gary and Jackson Lehnhart are among the 14 athletes, coaches and contributors being inducted this year.
Caregiver tax credit, athlete exemption from PE: CT politics news
Plus: Proposals for a bigger Correction Ombuds office, a life jacket requirement for children and more Office of the Child Advocate staff.
Golfer William Hudson of St. John Bosco wins Servite Invitational
The latest top athlete from St. John Bosco shot a 71 at Western Hills Country Club in Chino Hills to claim the title.
Trump says he is a savior of women’s sports. His ice hockey joke showed what he really thinks
The president and his allies have never been interested in helping or elevating female athletes. His true feelings were exposed on Sunday
Senate will consider bills on football safety, support for women's sports
The Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety Act was discussed and advanced by the Senate Finance Committee.
Spring sports events in Clarksville to generate up to $12 million in visitor spending
Through April, Visit Clarksville is hosting a series of sporting events expected to bring more than 23,000 athletes, coaches, and spectators to the area.
Ode to Minnesota’s individual-sport athletes: ‘It’s just you’
State tournament season reminds us that some sports require extra doses of courage, confidence and conviction.
'Stop laughing.' Abby Wambach, more athletes condemn Trump's hockey comments
Retired soccer players Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy said they wish the men's hockey team would have rejected Trump's offer to visit the White House.
Register Now – Developing Leadership Through Sport Symposium (April 14)
AURORA - The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), in partnership with the CU-Boulder Center for Leadership, is excited to invite member schools to participate in the "Developing Leadership Through Sport" Symposium. This symposium is an opportunity to align athletic leadership mission with practical strategies, research-based insights and statewide collaboration. Student-athletes will leave with tangible tools they can implement immediately within their teams and school communities.
Why Are So Many Teen Girls Still Tearing Their A.C.L.s?
For years, ligament tears have been a crisis among young athletes — even though a few simple exercises can prevent them.
Colorado’s Olympic medalists, the Nuggets’ season so far, and more sports news
KGNU’s Aramis Loma Guzman sat down with host Abby O’Brien to discuss Colorado’s Olympians, the Nuggets’ rocky season, and local soccer and football news. Colorado sent 32 athletes to the Winter Olympics — the highest number of any state. Nine gold medals were brought home by notable athletes like ...
Promises made, payments collected: Dozens of Iowa families want answers from Ignit Sports
DES MOINES, Iowa — A youth sports dream has seemingly unraveled for dozens of Central Iowa families after a Grimes-based sports facility abruptly shut its doors, allegedly leaving athletes wi…
Medicine on the slopes: Caring for winter athletes
UNR Med’s Sports Medicine Fellowship trains physicians to treat winter sport injuries on the slopes and in clinics across Northern Nevada.
Obituary: Tom Benic, athlete, advocate for youth sports, former PG editor
To longtime Pittsburgh Post-Gazette readers, the name Tom Benic may ring a bell. He worked as an education reporter and later became the editor for the...
2026 Pensacola Sports banquet honors hometown athletes, from amateurs to Olympians
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Pensacola Sports 70th annual awards banquet took place at the Brownsville Community Center Tuesday night.
Milan Cortina Paralympics guide: Winter Games celebrate 50 years and Russian flag returns
Five decades after some 200 athletes competed in two sports at the inaugural 1976 Ornskoldsvik Winter Paralympics in Sweden, more than 600 athletes are expected to participate across six sports in Italy from March 6-15.
Top Blue Water Area high school performers of the past week, Feb. 16-21
Here are the top performances from local high school athletes for the week of Feb. 16-21.
Free sports physicals offered this Saturday
A free opportunity is available for athletes getting ready for the upcoming sports seasons.johnson primary care and wellness- in bristol, virginia is hosting a
Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Meet seven high achievers
Maya Kilian, Nathan Carr, Lauren Hansen, Peyton Hoffman, Jo Jo Mitchell, Bryce Paumen, Pierce Rohman were honored for their performances this week.
Revolution Academy and Positive Coaching Alliance partner to foster positive youth sports culture in New England
New collaboration provides PCA training for coaches, parents, youth athletes, and organizational leaders across the Revolution Academy and its youth soccer partners
If you think politics shaped these Winter Olympics, just wait until LA 2028
In Milan, athletes showed that patriotism can be generous. In Los Angeles, that definition will be tested on the biggest, loudest stage sport can offer
Who was the New Orleans area prep sports athlete of the week for Feb. 16-21? Vote now.
The past week in New Orleans area high school sports included several outstanding performances in many different sports.
Serena Williams brings athlete discipline to business leadership in ‘The CEO Club’ series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams may have traded match points for meetings, but the hustle doesn’t stop — even during interviews. When Williams logged onto Zoom for an interview with The Associated…
Serena Williams brings athlete discipline to business leadership in 'The CEO Club' series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams may have traded match points for meetings, but the hustle doesn’t stop — even during interviews.
Understanding the science of sports tape
That kinesiology tape you see on elite athletes is more than a joint stabilizer. It plays a much bigger role
Wisconsin Assembly passes bills on online sports betting, college athlete endorsements - Wausau Pilot & Review
by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner February 19, 2026 The Wisconsin Assembly on Thursday passed bills to legalize online sports betting and add state
The political games: Winter Olympians are not "sticking to sports"
Athletes used the Olympics platform this year for more than sports.
The political games: Winter Olympians are not "sticking to sports"
Athletes used the Olympics platform this year for more than sports.
Despite NIL approval for Michigan high schoolers, businesses seeing early investment risks
Only a handful of Michigan student-athletes have capitalized on the new opportunities in the first three weeks of the policy.
Trans athletes face intense efforts to sideline them. These California teens are resisting
Several California teenagers have found themselves at the center of an intense national debate around transgender kids participating in school sports. They aren't backing down.
Healthier Bodies, Minds, and Communities: Celebrating National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day with the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sport and fitness are foundational elements of the Special Olympics movement. Through year-round sport training, competitions, and inclusive fitness opportunities, Special Olympics athletes are empowered to improve their health, build self-confidence, and experience belonging in their communities. At the heart of the Special Olympics mission is a reminder that movement does not have to come with a scoreboard or trophy to create a lasting impact. This focus on participation over performance is emphasized on National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day.
Jesuit two-sport athlete smashes past personal record at state track meet
Jesuit's Ja'ir Burks felt focused as he prepared to run the Division I 60-meter hurdles at the LHSAA's state indoor track and field meet on Saturday at LSU's Carl Maddox
Livvy Dunne spills her wellness secrets — from SPF to a sports bra...
You know her as an athlete, model and influencer. Now, you know the routine behind all of it, too.
Who is currently the biggest star in Detroit sports?
Who do you think is currently the biggest star among Detroit athletes?
Klaebo becomes first athlete to win 6 golds at a Winter Games
Klaebo’s victory in the 50-kilometer mass start race shattered the nearly 50-year record set by American speed skater Eric Heiden.
Plymouth High School student maintains 4.0 GPA while playing three sports
Turner Oldenburg is enjoying his final year as a varsity athlete.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony
Reflect on two weeks of golden thrills and celebrate with the athletes as festivities wind down in Italy.
Everywhere at these Olympics, athlete moms are shattering a tired sports myth
Can't be an elite athlete and a mom at the same time? There's a long list of medalists from these Olympics who would beg to differ.
After Vonn’s Winter Olympics crash, sports stars explain what it’s like to be injured on a global stage
Following skier Lindsey Vonn's broken leg at the Olympics, other athletes share their stories of being badly hurt with millions watching
COLUMN: Eligibility problems are coming to an end
Sports headlines are across the map, with the biggest storyline being the ongoing battle between the NCAA and its athletes. There have been several cases of athletes suing for eligibility. With cases like Montana linebacker, Solomon Tuliaupupu and Alabama’s Charles Bediako.
Wisconsin Assembly passes bills on online sports betting, college athlete endorsements
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would legalize online sports betting, run by the state's tribes, in the state.
Athletes face backlash from Trump, others when walking tricky line separating sports and politics
Is the intersection of sports and politics a dangerous one? More and more athletes are speaking out about issues.
Winter Olympics 2026 - News, Schedules, Results
Welcome to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games website. Follow the world's top athletes as they go for gold in Italy (Feb 6 - 22, 2026).
Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson's career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was an athlete from a young age, and throughout his life he immersed himself in the world of sports.
Olympic athletes are pretty fast, but are they faster than a cheetah?
Athletes can reach speeds of up to 96 miles per hour, according to our analysis, which is faster than a cheetah.
Former athlete and Lafayette sports medicine doctor was inspired by his 'incredible father'
Dr. Christopher (CJ) Tosino is a sports medicine specialist and primary care physician in Acadiana, with expertise in sports-related injuries.
Russia’s Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics
Six Russian athletes and four Belarusians will be allowed to represent their nations, officials said. The decision could pave the way for a Russian team to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
What is ski mountaineering? More on the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics 2026
Ski mountaineering is new to the Olympics, but it's actually one of the oldest forms of skiing. Here's more on the treacherous sport that pushes athletes to their limits.
Using physics can help athletes avoid sports injuries
Jessica Talmage uses physics to help understand how the body moves. Her findings help athletes avoid sports injuries and improve their performance.
Ukraine sports minister slams Russia’s Winter Paralympics entry as ‘deeply outrageous’
Six Russians and four Belarusians will feature next month at Milano Cortina with all athletes competing under their nation’s flags
Ski Mountaineering Makes Its Olympic Debut at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games
Ski mountaineering tests strength and endurance as athletes race uphill on skis and on foot before going back down.
New tech and AI set to take athlete data business to next level
From tracking the trajectory and speed of a footballer's strike to monitoring a Tour de France rider's real-time power output, performance athlete data is deepening its reach in sports, with specialised firms eyeing to score big business.Some firms use the cameras in stadiums and arenas to track individual players at all times, whether they have the ball or not.
New Tech And AI Set To Take Athlete Data Business To Next Level
From tracking the trajectory and speed of a footballer's strike to monitoring a Tour de France rider's real-time power output, performance athlete data is deepening its reach in sports, with specialised firms eyeing to score big business.
This sport's athletes may be the fittest of them all, at least by one metric
Scientists have measured all kinds of athletes, and one sport consistently come out on top for maximizing the body's ability to convert oxygen to energy.
Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard explains decision to end gymnastics season
Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard said the school canceled its gymnastics season due to "unreconcilable differences" between athletes, coaches and parents.
Pinellas schools to begin charging sports fee, expand programs
Student-athletes will be asked to pay at least $50 per sport to offset expenses.
Why couldn't Ilia Malinin handle the pressure? Sports psychologists offer their thoughts
The concept of pressure or high expectations is not unique to Malinin, though Olympic athletes vary with their mechanisms for dealing with it.
Redding-area winter sports: Top performers from final week of regular season
See which Redding-area athletes shined in boys and girls basketball, soccer, and wrestling as the winter sports regular season concluded last week.
It’s Correct and Moral to Use the Olympics to Speak Out About Politics
The Winter Olympics can't be separated from our national project — so athletes have every right to criticize the Trump administration.
100 greatest girls athletes in Oregon high school sports history: The complete list
Here are all the names from our recent countdown of the 100 best girls athletes to come from Oregon.
‘Zionist to the core’: Swiss commentator slams Israeli bobsleigh team
Stefan Reina's commentary on the Israeli team's run in Cortina focused on the athletes' support of the genocide in Gaza.
What’s on Kenny’s mind: We’re living in a golden era of Section III high school sports
Sports reporter Kenny Lacy Jr.'s newsletter column on a new breed of high school athlete.
Ball State Student-Athletes and Sports Teams Support Muncie Mission's "Walk A Mile In My Shoes 2024" on Feb. 17 - Ball State University Athletics
MUNCIE, Ind. – With the leadership of Ball State's Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), student-athletes and staff representing Ball State Athletics and ...
UMass Lowell Athletics Hosts Career After Sports Workshop for Student-Athletes
LOWELL, Mass. - UMass Lowell Athletics hosted its first-ever Career After Sports Workshop, a panel discussion designed to help student-athletes better understand the transition from college athletics to the workforce.
For LGBTQ Winter Olympians, visibility matters just as much as medals
There's a record-breaking number of out LGBTQ+ athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, including medal winners for Team USA.
Civic and business leaders invest in the future of UTSA student-athletes
A shared commitment in Roadrunner Athletics is elevating San Antonio’s visibility, economic vitality and national reputation.
Who was the best girls athlete on the Northshore for the week of Feb. 8-14? Vote now!
Vote for who you think was the best girls athlete on the Northshore last week.
Courtney Cox to discuss gender, media, politics within basketball at upcoming URI humanities lecture
KINGSTON, R.I. – Feb. 16, 2026 – Courtney M. Cox follows athletes, coaches, journalists and advocates of women’s basketball as they pursue careers within the sport. She also explores the intersection of race and gender against the backdrop of many leagues around the United States and the world, such as the WNBA and the NCAA. […]
Alum Karlie Young using sports science to impact next generation of athletes
One would be hard-pressed to find a player with a more accomplished youth soccer career than Karlie Young (née Paschall). With a long list of accolades, both individually and with […]
Alum Karlie Young using sports science to impact next generation of athletes
One would be hard-pressed to find a player with a more accomplished youth soccer career than Karlie Young (née Paschall). With a long list of accolades, both individually and with […]
Operation Ready Military Mobile App Launches, Delivering Science-Backed Training Built for Those Who Serve
Operation Ready, a new military readiness mobile app created by renowned exercise scientist Dr. Jim Stoppani, has officially launched, delivering a structured, science-backed training program designed specifically for military personnel and tactical athletes. Built for performance, durability and real-world readiness, the standalone app provides a complete 12-week strength and conditioning plan tailored to the physical demands of service members, with no subscription required.
One Olympic sport still excludes women. This week's viewing numbers could change that
Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.
Olympics turn political as US athletes speak out against Trump
A growing number of Olympic athletes competing for the U.S. in this month’s Winter Games are expressing discomfort with representing the U.S. under President Trump’s administration, …
IOC moves closer to reinstating Russia by LA28, but backlash may put its return on ice
The support for Ukrainian athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games suggests there may be challenges with reinstating Russia and Belarus for the LA28 Olympics.
GoLocalProv | News | Are Administrators the New “Fall Guys” in RI High School Sports Controversies?
Two recent high-profile controversies involving high school athletes at Rhode Island public schools have seen school administrators take the proverbial falls.
How Ilia Malinin's Olympic failure is teaching moment for kid athletes
In his free skate voiceover, Ilia Malinin tells us to, "Embrace the storm." Our youth athletes do better when we do, too.
Winter Olympics 2026: China reportedly paid U.S.-born athletes, including Eileen Gu, nearly $14 million
Kiss-and-cry: Is figure skating's voyeuristic staple worth the mental health toll on its athletes
The kiss-and-cry area has long been a staple of figure skating, providing fans with an unvarnished look at skaters as they learn their scores
Kiss-and-cry: Is figure skating's voyeuristic staple worth the mental health toll on its athletes
The kiss-and-cry area has long been a staple of figure skating, providing fans with an unvarnished look at skaters as they learn their scores.
Don't forget to call mom: MLB catcher gets candid about sports struggles
Sports was never the solution to Maverick Handley's problems in life. It was more like a release. How his experience can help young athletes.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day: Leaders, athletes gather at USC
Trojans are inspired as women in professional sports share their stories of success.
BrainTap Sports Officially Launches, Helping Athletes Train Smarter, Compete Stronger, and Recover Faster
BrainTap officially launched BrainTap Sports with a live press conference on Friday, February 6, introducing a bold new neuroscience-driven performance initiative designed to give athletes a measurable mental edge in focus, recovery, and competitive readiness.
All smiles and cheers at National Girls and Women in Sports Day at Lafayette
College hosted a free clinic for local girls to learn from Lafayette student-athletes
Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych has appeal dismissed over Olympics disqualification
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych’s appeal to be reinstated into the Olympic Games after he was disqualified from competition for breaking International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules over athlete expression.
Spring sports physicals for grades 7-12
All student-athletes interested in trying out for a spring sport must have an up-to-date physical submitted to FinalForms in advance of the March 9 start to the season for high school sports and in advance of the March 23 start to the season for modified sports. Families are encouraged to schedule a visit with their child's provider to secure a completed physical form. If this is not possible, the district physician will offer sports physicals at Albany High School, William S. Hackett Middle School, North Albany Middle School and Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School. The schedule is outlined below. No appointment is necessary. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Athletics Office at (518) 475-6310. Let's go Falcons! Sports physicals schedule: Albany High March 4 10:30 a.m. Room 1130 Albany High March 5 10:30 a.m. Room 1130 Myers March 17 10:30 a.m. Health Office Hackett March 18 10:30 a.m. Health Office North Albany March 19 10:30 a.m. Health Office
Ukrainian racer loses DQ appeal over helmet
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal of his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Ukrainian athlete Heraskevych's appeal for reinstatement dismissed by sports court
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday dismissed an appeal by Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych to be reinstated in the Milano Cortina Olympics after he was disqualified over his “helmet of remembrance".
Nordic combined: the Winter Olympics sport that bars women
Female athletes excluded from participation in demanding double-discipline events at Milano-Cortina
Ukrainian: 'Train has left' as helmet appeal heard
The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard the appeal of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych surrounding his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Games, though the slider knows he won't be competing even if he wins his case.
WATCH: Ukraine's skeleton star slams Olympic ban over helmet
Speaking to DW in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych had strong words for the IOC after he wasn't allowed to compete in the men's skeleton competition. Heraskevych wanted to wear a helmet depicting athletes killed in Russia's war in Ukraine.
From the sports desk: Chloe Kim takes silver, falls short of history
The American snowboarding star lost to a 17-year-old, who considers Kim her idol. Also, the IOC banned a Ukrainian athlete for their choice of headgear.
Politics Seep Into Olympics After Ukrainian Banned Over a Helmet
Lying face-down on a flat sled, ready to lunge head-first down an ice track, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wore a helmet during his training sessions for the Winter Olympics featuring images of fellow Ukrainians who had died during Russia’s invasion of his country.
Vance: Olympians ‘not there to pop off about politics’
Vice President Vance thinks U.S. Olympic athletes should focus on competing for medals and keep their political opinions to themselves. “You’re not there to pop off about politics,̶…
The hidden forces behind winter sports
UD professor explains how Olympic athletes optimize physics to reach peak performance