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Soviet gold-medal thrower Press dies at age 83
Tamara Press, a three-time Olympic champion from the Soviet Union who withdrew from international competition amid speculation and jibes about her gender, has died. She was 83.
41 minutes ago - ESPN
Weightlifter set to become first trans Olympian
A change in the IWF's qualification requirements for Olympic selection could see New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard become the first transgender athlete at the Olympics.
41 minutes ago - ESPN
USWNT confirms June friendlies against Portugal, Jamaica and Nigeria
The games will be the final chance for players to impress Vlatko Andonovski ahead of the coach naming his 18-player Olympic roster
3 hours ago - Sporting News - 2 articles
Laurel Hubbard could become first openly transgender athlete to compete at Olympics
She currently holds Oceania's continental spot for Olympic qualification
5 hours ago - CBSSports
USWNT confirms June friendlies against Portugal, Jamaica and Nigeria
The games will be the final chance for players to impress Vlatko Andonovski ahead of the coach naming his 18-player Olympic roster
5 hours ago - Goal - 2 articles
Curling broadcasting shutdown forces organizers, media, viewers to pivot
The unforeseen broadcast shutdown at this week's world women's curling championship in Calgary has forced a significant pivot in the delivery and quest for information...
6 hours ago - CBC - 2 articles
Einarson improves Canada's playoff chances with 5th straight victory over Denmark
Canada's Kerri Einarson's win over Denmark's Madeleine Dupont on Thursday improved her chances of making the six-team cut for the weekend playoffs after starting the session in...
6 hours ago - CBC - 2 articles
Opinion: COVID-19 restrictions for Tokyo Olympics shouldn't apply to female athletes' infants, toddlers
COVID restrictions could force Alex Morgan and other mothers of small children to choose between dreams of competing at Olympics and their families.
6 hours ago - USA Today
USWNT set trio of friendlies ahead of Olympics
The United States women's national team will play a trio of June friendlies for preparation for this summer's Olympic Games in Tokyo.
8 hours ago - ESPN FC - 2 articles
Canadian Olympic Committee plans to access donated vaccines for athletes
The Canadian Olympic Committee says it believes it will have access to donated COVID-19 vaccine doses from Pfizer and BioNTech as part of an IOC program to inoculate athletes...
9 hours ago - Sportsnet - 4 articles
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Texas LB Jake Ehlinger, younger brother of Colts draft pick Sam, found dead
University of Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger, the younger brother of former Longhorns starting quarterback Sam Ehlinger, was found dead Thursday, officials said. He was 20.
Braves complete first sweep over Nationals since 2014, defeating them 3-2
The Atlanta Braves completed their first sweep of the Washington Nationals, 3-2, on Thursday afternoon. All three of the Braves' runs came in the fourth inning.
What now for Arteta? Arsenal manager in firing line as Villarreal leave...
The Gunners are at risk of missing out on European football next season having seen their Europa League campaign ended by Unai Emery
Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul press conference erupts into wild brawl
If the beef between Floyd Mayweather and the Paul brothers didn't seem real before, it sure does now.
Red Sox come from behind to defeat the Tigers, 12-9
The Boston Red Sox held off the Detroit Tigers to win 12-9. Frenchy Cordero came off the bench and recorded three hits to help ensure the Red Sox victory.
Marcus Semien goes 4-for-6 with a home run against former team, Blue Jays...
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Oakland Athletics, 10-4. Marcus Semien went 4-for-6 and was only a triple away from hitting for the cycle vs. his former team.
Ryu's return a welcome sight for injury-plagued Blue Jays
It's not often the Toronto Blue Jays get good news from the well-being department these days. But the sight of Hyun Jin Ryu - fresh off the injured list after leaving his last...
Los Angeles Angels part ways with 10-time All-Star Albert Pujols
The Angels parted ways with future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols just two months into the final season of his 10-year contract, ending his near-decade run in Los...
Rangers' emphasis on skill over grit did not sit well with James Dolan
The Rangers' lack of grit was one of the factors that CEO Jim Dolan took into consideration when he dismissed president John Davidson and general manager Jeff Gorton.
Blast from past as Mickelson opens with 64 at Quail Hollow
