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American slider, US federation seek extra skeleton spot in Games after qualification controversy
Skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender says she should have been going to the 2026 Olympics in Italy next month. As a veteran of five Winter Games from 2006 to 2022, sliding in Turin, Vancouver, Sochi, PyeongChang and Beijing, the American would have made history by competing in a sixth.
Adaptive Sports Program Empowers Individuals With Disability
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana has become home to an adaptive sports program that has emboldened young athletes with disability.
Made in Tarrant: Higginbotham launches college sports insurance for schools and student-athletes
The Fort Worth company’s insurance is chiefly aimed at protecting universities that shell out cash to athletes who then suffer injuries.
Basketball point shaving scandal’s ties to Louisiana come as sports gambling thrives
Eight of the 20 athletes implicated in an NCAA point shaving scandal played for Louisiana colleges. Did the state’s legal sports gambling play a factor?
How women’s sports became a battleground over trans rights
Riley Gaines turns a fifth-place tie in college swimming into a career in anti-trans activism. Soon, she’s sharing the stage with the president.
How Sports Became a Battleground Over Trans Rights
Riley Gaines turns a fifth-place tie in college swimming into a career in anti-trans activism. Soon, she’s sharing the stage with the president.
High School Sports Rally: East Ridge athlete continues family legacy
This week in HS Sports: Was public, private ‘restructuring’ the right move for all student-athletes?
Plenty of questions as the AHSAA's Central Board decides to split private schools away from their public school counterparts in championship play beginning in the fall.
AMP Sports Joins Athletes First as Official Media Partner of "The Block" During Big Game Week in San Francisco February 5–7
AMP Sports to connect athletes, fans, and brand partners through live podcast programming and fan-forward events and activations Baltimore, MD- January 22, 2026 — AMP Sports, Sinclair’s premium sports media brand, will serve as the official media partner of Athletes First’s The Block, the premier hospitality and content destination of Big Game Week, taking place...
Vonn, Shiffrin and Kim headline US ski and snowboard team for 2026 Olympics
Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim lead a 97-athlete US Ski & Snowboard roster for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
NC athletes shine heading into NFL championship weekend, busy night across sports
North Carolina will be well represented this weekend as the NFL conference championships take center stage, while college, high school and professional sports k
Meet the 2 Shasta Family YMCA Athletes of the Week for Jan. 12-18
Meet the two Shasta Family YMCA Athletes of the Week of Jan. 12-18 from U-Prep and Anderson high schools.
New study reveals political affiliations of pro athletes
A new study offers insight into the political affiliation of professional athletes, showing a wide spectrum of opinions on current events across different sports. The VoteHub study found 53 percent…
Omaha scholar athletes honored by sports commission for finding success on and off the field
The athletes were honored for excellence both on the field of play and in the classroom while also performing community service.
Michiana Academic and Recreation Alliance announces name change
A local organization has unveiled a new name and mission to support academics for athletes in our area.Michiana Academic and Recreation Alliance or MARA was fou
Northeast Ohio sports betting scandals: What we know
Separate FBI cases connect athletes with Northeast Ohio connections to prop bet manipulation schemes spanning MLB, NBA and college basketball from 2023 to 2025.
Who was the New Orleans area prep sports athlete of the week for Jan. 12-17? Vote now
The past week in New Orleans area high school sports included several outstanding performances in many different sports.
Oakland University Athletics to Host National Girls & Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland University Athletics will celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day by hosting a free youth clinic for girls ages 12 and under on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The event is designed to inspire and empower young athletes while highlighting the impact of women in sports at Oakland University.
Appleton West senior receives Packers award, talks sports and success
Appleton West student-athlete Roma Ahumada found community and success through sports -- and earned a nod from the Packers along the way.
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph on list of 2026 inductees to York County Sports Hall of Fame
Mason Rudolph, backup QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is among 8 Rock Hill-area athletes and coaches added to the York County Sports Hall of Fame.
Madrid to host the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026
Many of the world’s greatest athletes will converge at the historic Cibeles Palace in the Spanish capital for the third consecutive year.
Why Nike is finally investing in one of the fastest-growing sports in the world
Nike signed No. 1-ranked pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters to its roster of sponsored athletes.
Lemley, Giaccio Podium at Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel at Waterville
Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Liz Lemley and Olivia Giaccio went two-three at the Intermountain Health Freestyle Cup presented by Stifel at Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, stepping on the podium in front of friends and family in the last Azerbaijan FIS World Cup before the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina.
Enquirer names Cincinnati high school athletes of the week for Jan. 16
Cincinnati.com readers selected the Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine's Athletes of the Week from high school sports action through Jan. 11.
NIL regulations for college athletes face hurdles in Congress
A bill introduced last year sought to cool off the arms race in college sports, but the measure has hit a roadblock in Congress
2026 All-Army Sports
Think you can MAKE THE CUT? Soldier-Athletes and Coaches - Apply for the All-Army Sports Program and compete in a sport against the other services!
US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa...
NCAA says 40 athletes from 20 schools investigated for sports rigging over past year
The NCAA says it has investigated more than three dozen student athletes from 20 schools in connection with game rigging and point shaving in the last year. The new numbers from the intercollegiate…
Athletes Unlimited announces star-studded roster for fifth season of women's basketball
Athletes Unlimited has announced a final roster featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women's basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville.
Are refs behind the NBA's sudden scoring decline?
In today's edition: Harbaugh to the Giants, the NBA's sudden scoring decline, the 100th Grand Slam of the century, highest-paid athletes of 2025, Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is here, and more.
FTC asks 20 schools if agents are following law
The Federal Trade Commission is asking 20 universities with Division I sports programs whether agents working with their athletes are following a federal law tied to sports-agent conduct.
Why $100 million in endorsements says Shohei Ohtani is the global face of sport
In 2025, the athlete making the most money from sponsorships and endorsements is a baseball player: the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, of course.
Special Olympics New York seeking volunteers for winter games in Rochester
The games will bring about 900 athletes and coaches from across the state to our area to compete in seven sports.
Supreme Court Signals Support for State Bans on Trans Girls in Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court weighed Idaho and West Virginia laws that bar transgender girls from sports.
Supreme Court considers cases on transgender athletes in women's sports
The Supreme Court is reviewing two cases from Idaho and West Virginia that will impact transgender athletes in women's sports.
Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: High achievers gather in a group of seven
Nolan Myren, Daulton Bauer, Patrick Curran, Kenzie Kiminski, Alice Kartak, Jackson Refsnider and Aubrey Steffl landed the spots this week.
Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments on transgender athletes
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority indicated Tuesday it is likely to side with two states that have enacted bans on transgender athletes playing on girls’ sports teams, delving into a divisive culture war dispute that could have implications far beyond sports.
See the top high school sports performances for the week of Jan. 5-11
See which Redding-area athletes dominated the courts, fields and mats from Jan. 5-11.
Supreme Court appears likely to uphold transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court on Tuesday during oral arguments seemed likely to uphold laws that prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on women’s and girls’ school sports teams. After nearly […]
Who was the New Orleans area prep sports athlete of the week for Jan. 5-10? Vote now
The past week in New Orleans area high school sports included several outstanding performances in many different sports.
Supreme Court hears arguments over transgender athlete bans in West Virginia and Idaho
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
US supreme court considers state bans on transgender athletes in school sports
Court to hear oral arguments in two cases brought by trans students challenging laws in West Virginia and Idaho, in major LGBTQ+ rights battle
Live Updates: Transgender Athletes’ Cases Reach Supreme Court
Two cases before the justices on Tuesday could affect laws in 27 states that prohibit transgender girls from joining girls’ and women’s sports teams.
BAL welcomes Ladik Law Firm into Sports and Entertainment Practice, expanding services for professional and amateur athletes and teams
BAL, the world’s most innovative corporate immigration law firm, is proud to announce the acquisition of Ladik Law Firm.
Can states ban transgender athletes from school sports? Supreme Court takes up cases
The Supreme Court is set to hear two significant cases regarding state laws that limit transgender athletes' participation in organized sports.
US Supreme Court hears challenge to transgender sports bans
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on Tuesday the legality of laws banning transgender athletes from participating on female sports teams amid escalating efforts by dozens of states and Republican President Donald Trump's administration to restrict the rights of transgender people.
40 years on, did Proposition 48 protect US college sports – or punish Black athletes?
When the NCAA tied eligibility to standardized test scores in 1986, hundreds of recruits were barred from competition. But its legacy is still a subject of debate
Maya Sands Named College Sports Communicators All-American - University of Missouri Athletics
Mizzou volleyball student-athlete Maya Sands (Rock Falls, Ill.) was selected to the 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-American second team, the ...
Supreme Court weighs state restrictions on transgender student-athletes
The conservative-majority court hears arguments on challenges to laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar transgender students from participating in girls' or women's sports.
Supreme Court weighs states' power to set sex-based rules in school sports
Supreme Court hears oral arguments Tuesday in cases that could determine whether states can ban transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports teams.
Vote for Week 6 Delaware HS Athlete of the Week, presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
Voting is free on Delaware Online. The winner will be announced on Jan. 16.
Shifting Sports Culture
Partnering with national and local organizations, the UNCG Center of Athlete Well-Being keeps the focus on the whole person.
The Sports Bra announces WNBA player investment and Playmakers program to Honor Young Athletes — New School Beer + Cider
WNBA Champion, Executive, and Team Owner Renee Montgomery Joins The Sports Bra as Early Investor
Advancing Player Health and Safety with the Digital Athlete
The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more.
Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
WASHINGTON (AP) — Becky Pepper-Jackson finished third in the discus throw in West Virginia last year though she was in just her first year of high school. Now a 15-year-old sophomore, Pepper-Jackson is aware that her upcoming season could be her last.
Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old in West Virginia who knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
'The goal of the game?' A sportswriter dives into youth sports mania
Former New York Times writer Harvey Araton's novel reveals a raucous life of a youth athlete, and lessons we can all learn from it.
Can states bar trans athletes from school sports? Supreme Court to weigh in.
The Supreme Court is considering whether states can ban transgender women athletes from competing on school sports teams for girls and women.
Parental rights, trans athletes initiatives to voters
With no public hearings to take place for two conservative-backed initiatives, voters will have a chance to weigh in on the measures in the November election.
Supreme Court to decide fate of transgender athletes in women’s sports
The two cases examine Equal Protection issues and how far states may extend sex‑based rules in school sports.
Black Sports Moms is equipping, empowering parents and athletes
Andrea Odom doesn’t hesitate when asked what sparked the idea she now hopes becomes a movement. The moment arrived just before the 2023 Major League Baseball draft, as agents began recruiting her son, Dylan Campbell of the University of Texas, and it came with a hard lesson her family didn’t expect to learn. “We had […]
Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports
Supreme Court hears landmark cases Tuesday on transgender athlete bans in Idaho and West Virginia, with rulings that could reshape LGBTQ+ rights.
A Financier’s Twist on Buying Influence: Bankrolling Ballot Measures
Brian Heywood, a Seattle-area hedge fund founder, has spent millions to put conservative initiatives in front of Washington lawmakers and voters. Next up: parental rights and transgender athletes.
Nevadans divided on Governor's newest push to ban transgender athletes from female sports
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced a new push to ban transgender athletes from competing in female sports around the state.On Wednesday, the Protect Girls'
Opinion | Meet the pro-Trump oil baron who’s looking to up-end college sports
Cody Campbell is an oil magnate who’s using his ties to the Trump administration to press for changes to college sports that could harm athletes.
Nevada governor leads new push to bar transgender athletes from female sports
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has announced a new push to ban transgender athletes from competing in female sports around the state.
What Makes an Athlete Successful? Don't Forget About Luck
Who said talent and hard work matter most?
Lombardo to lead 2026 ballot initiative to keep transgender athletes out of female sports
Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday he’s leading a petition to amend the Nevada Constitution to keep transgender athletes out of girls’ and women’s sports, even though there are already bans in place at the state and national level.
Six Penguins Named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District®
The Youngstown State football program had six student-athletes named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team, the organization announced.
Zurich + Players Health offer injury insurance for NIL era of college sports
In a new era for college sports, Zurich North America and Players Health, a leading provider of athlete safety and insurance solutions, have teamed up to introduce a first-of-its-kind Critical Injury Protection Insurance solution for colleges, universities, collectives and their student athletes who receive name, image and likeness (NIL) payments. The new insurance protects these institutions' financial investments in top student-athletes in the event the athlete suffers a season-disrupting inju
Vote for the Greater Cincinnati high school athlete of the week Jan. 5
Enquirer readers can now vote for this week's Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week for activity through Jan. 4, 2026.
Vote for Week 5 Delaware HS Athlete of the Week, presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
Voting is free on Delaware Online. The winner will be announced on Jan. 9.
Signatures filed for WA initiative to block transgender athletes from girls' sports
Supporters of two citizen initiatives, one focused on parental rights and another on barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports, moved closer Friday to getting those measures before the Washington state Legislature, and potentially voters.
Should you enter the transfer portal? What all athletes need to know
A small number of college athletes seek big NIL deals. Most invest time, money, and anguish in their decision. Here is our advice about transferring.
Colossal Athletes Fill These Modern Arenas
COSM, a company once focused on planetarium displays, is immersing sports fans with giant screens and desirable angles.
Ming voted best Cheboygan-area girls fall sports athlete in 2025 year
Several Cheboygan-area girls athletes stood out during the 2025 fall sports season? Who was the best of the bunch? Vote here!
Neal: Let’s forget about 2025. Here’s who I’m watching in Minnesota sports in 2026.
2025 was a disappointing year for many in Minnesota sports. 2026 will shine a spotlight on this athlete, team and executive.
Lack of snow hinders growing, retaining winter-sports athletes
Wisconsin is among the regions in the world where there has been a significant decrease in natural snow. That can hinder winter-sports enthusiasts.
Grice Connect’s local sports coverage builds community connection across Bulloch County
Grice Connect highlighted the growth of its high school sports coverage at its annual Stakeholder Luncheon, emphasizing consistent reporting across all four Bulloch County programs and a team-based approach to same-night coverage. Leaders said the expanded sports initiative strengthens community pride, youth engagement, and connection by celebrating student-athletes beyond the scoreboard.
In a Year of Violent Tumult, the Sports World Was Silent
When the country needed the sports world to speak out, most athletes kept mum—and a few openly embraced embraced Trumpism.
Remembering those Tampa Bay sports figures we lost in 2025
We reflect on the athletes and coaches who died at the prep, pro and college levels.
Unforgettable performances: 2025 sports year in review of local athletes' amazing achievements | Los Gatan
As the calendar turns, it’s impossible to reflect on the past year without celebrating the remarkable memories created by the Los Gatos High School sports teams and the student-athletes. From Friday Night Lights to packed gyms and early-morning practices, individuals and teams delivered performances that went far beyond the scoreboard. There were unforgettable comebacks, record-setting […]
Look back at the best of 2025 Morris/Sussex high school sports
Athletes and teams from Morris and Sussex county excelled in 2025. Here's a look back at some of the key moments, milestones and titles.
The way these athletes died right in front of fans is genuinely tragic...I can't believe some were televised
The world of sports can be dangerous.
Panthers shine through ups and downs in 2025 fall sports
Record-breaking performances, thrilling matchups and standout athletes defined Chapman’s season across football, soccer, volleyball, water polo and cross country.
A Grip on Sports: Whenever you think about those folks who have to work Christmas Day, don't forget the athletes who do so to entertain us
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Where were we? Oh, yes. Thinking about gifts, Roberto Duran and the weekend’s TV schedule. Eclectic? Sure. Electric? Nope.
LaRosa's High School Sports Hall of Fame announces 51st class
The Larosa's High School Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2025 class on Dec. 24, 2025. See which athletes, coaches and teams were selected.
'Anything could happen': Duke Health program brings advanced care to local athletes
A program by Duke Health is bringing hospital-level medical expertise, right to the sidelines. WRAL News shares how doctors are providing support to high school athletes on and off the field.
Duke Health program brings advanced care right to the sidelines for local high school athletes
A Duke Health Sports Medicine program places doctors and therapists right at the center of local sporting events to deliver immediate holistic injury care in an effort to reduce the need for emergency room visits.
Sports marketing veteran to join NMSU as first Executive-in-Residence
New Mexico State University’s College of Business will welcome its first Executive-in-Residence in spring 2026, bringing marketing veteran and former Aggie student-athlete John Cordova in for...
Female youth sports injuries on the rise in Michigan, doctors say
Doctors are seeing an uptick in ACL knee injuries in young athletes across Michigan. WCMU's Tina Sawyer recently sat down with WCMU multimedia producer Stefanie Mills to learn more.
Vote now for the Freep Buffalo Wild Wings Girls Athlete of the Week
Players from Orchard Lake, Milford, Birmingham Groves and Center Line are finalists for the Freep Buffalo Wild Wings Girls Prep Athlete of the Week.
How Climate Instability and Extreme Heat Could Upend High School Sports | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Coaches, scientists, and advocates are sounding the alarm about heat stroke—the leading cause of heat-related deaths in high school athletes.
Who was the best girls athlete on the Northshore for the week of Dec. 14-20? Vote now!
Vote for who you think was the best girls athlete on the Northshore last week.
Sports Injuries Worse During An Athlete's Period, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Sports injuries sustained by female athletes tend to be worse during their period, a new study reports. Injuries are more severe and take longer to heal during menstruation, researchers recently reported in the journal
The Times' high school sports athletes of the week for Dec. 14-20
Cast your vote for the Beaver County Times' fall high school sports athletes of the week for Dec. 14-20. The poll is open through noon Friday.
Top Blue Water Area high school performers of the past week, Dec. 15-20
Here are the top performances from local high school athletes for the week of Dec. 15-20.
Zorts Sports Announces Strategic Partnership With GAME Network to Expand Youth and Amateur Sports Visibility
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zorts Sports, a leading sports-technology platform powering youth and amateur tournaments nationwide, today announced a strategic partnership with GAME Network, a rapidly growing sports-streaming and athlete-driven content network. The partnership brings together Zorts’ tournament infrastructure and GAME Network’s media and broadcasting capabilities to create a more connected ecosystem for athletes, event operators, families, and fans. Zorts provides