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Tennis-Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test, says ITIA
TENNIS-DOPING-SWIATEK:Tennis-Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test, says ITIA
NFL-Hall of Fame Quarterback Favre Says He Has Parkinson's Disease
Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre said during a U.S. congressional hearing on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
Baseball-Pete Rose Died of Natural Causes, Coroner's Office Says
Former Major League Baseball star Pete Rose's death at his home in Las Vegas on Monday was due to natural causes, the Clark County coroner's office said.
NBA-Shot-Blocking Great Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58, NBA Says
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58 from brain cancer, the NBA said on Monday.
NBA-Former MVP Rose Announces Retirement From Basketball
Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announced his retirement from basketball on Thursday as the 35-year-old guard brought the curtains down on a career spanning 16 years.
New Owner Oaktree Injected $52 Million Into Inter Milan
U.S. investment fund Oaktree Capital Management has injected a total of 47 million euros ($52 million) in capital into Inter Milan, the Italian soccer champions said on Wednesday, presenting financial results.
Soccer-Gotham FC to Be Honored at White House Reception
U.S. President Joe Biden will welcome NWSL champions Gotham FC at a White House reception on Monday, as the New York/New Jersey team become the first from the top-flight American women's league to receive the honor.
After schmooze cruise for lawmakers by the White Sox, Pritzker says no changes
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is doubtful Illinois lawmakers will even discuss providing public funding for a new stadium for the Bears, White Sox or Red Stars.
Want to see Big Orange sports? You are going to pay more in 2025
(The Center Square) – Tennessee Volunteers fans will pay more to see their favorite teams in 2025, a move Athletic Director Danny White says is due to a potential settlement
Report: Northeast states have highest sports gaming taxes
(The Center Square) — Northeast states have some of the highest tax rates in the nation for sports betting, according to a new report from a watchdog group, which says
Olympics-U.S. Gymnast Chiles Appeals Decision That Stripped Her of Bronze Medal
U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles on Monday filed an appeal in the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to overturn a decision that stripped her of her Olympic bronze medal in the women's floor event at the Paris Games.
Golf-Woods Undergoes Successful Back Surgery in Florida
Tiger Woods said he underwent successful surgery on his lower back on Friday that he hopes will reduce the back pain and spasms that hindered him this season.
Slain Ugandan Olympian Buried With Full Military Honours
Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after allegedly being doused in petrol and set alight by her former partner, was due to be buried on Saturday with full military honours.
Hawks Coach Criticizes 'Intense' Hinkley-Sicily Clash
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell expressed anger and frustration towards Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley for his post-game sledge of Jack Ginnivan. Hinkley criticized Ginnivan for his comment on social media, telling him he "wasn't going anywhere. " Mitchell found this behavior disrespectful and stood up for his young player who was subjected to such aggression by an older figure in the game. Despite being rushed to a press conference, Mitchell remained proud of his captain for standing up against the taunting.
Soccer-Trial Over Maradona's Death Postponed Until 2025
A trial of eight health workers charged with "homicide by negligence" over the death of Diego Maradona has been postponed from October until March, Argentine media reported on Thursday.
Japan's Panasonic Ends 37-year Contract as Top Olympics Sponsor
Japan's Panasonic Holdings said on Tuesday it would end its 37-year contract as a top sponsor for the Olympics following the end of the Paris Games.
Tennis-'Bravo, Bravo' Sinner, First Italian Man to Win US Open
Jannik Sinner produced a brutal display of baseline power as he became the first Italian man to win the U.S. Open with a 6-3 6-4 7-5 win over American Taylor Fritz in the final on Sunday.