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NFL to bolster inclusion policies, probe tanking allegations
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told teams Saturday the league will look to bolster policies meant to encourage hiring of minorities, particularly as head coaches, and he pledged an investigation into tanking allegations raised by Brian [Read More…]
NFL commissioner addresses issues with diversity following Brian Flores lawsuit: ESPN
Mark Brown/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Days after former Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL over allegations of discrimination, commissioner Roger Goodell told teams Saturday that the league’s efforts to promote diversity among [Read More…]
2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Best moments from the event
JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images (BEIJING) — The 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off in China’s capital this week with the opening ceremony on Friday, marking the official start of the Games. While preliminary competitions have [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 2/3/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Miami 112, San Antonio 95 Minnesota 128, Detroit 117 Atlanta 124, Phoenix 115 Toronto 127, Chicago 120 (OT) LA Clippers [Read More…]
US bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, in isolation, still training and caring for son ahead of Olympics
ABC News (BEIJING) — The fear of testing positive for COVID is a constant stress hanging over athletes at the 2022 Winter Olympics, a fear realized for U.S. women’s bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor. Meyers Taylor [Read More…]
Ten Americans to watch at the Beijing Winter Olympics
Matthias Hangst/Getty Images (BEIJING) — It’s only been six months since the festivities wrapped up at Tokyo’s Summer Olympics, but it’s time to learn who will be stealing nightly headlines at the Beijing Winter Games. [Read More…]
How Olympic figure skating scores work and other facts to know
Valery SharifulinTASS via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Social media phenom is figure skating for change and representation Figure skating at the Olympics is set to kick off on Friday, starting with the team event’s [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 2/2/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Washington 106, Philadelphia 103 Orlando 119, Indiana 118 Boston 113, Charlotte 107 Memphis 120, New York 108 Houston 115, Cleveland [Read More…]
Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores speaks out against NFL’s alleged discrimination
John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (MIAMI) — Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is sounding off about the NFL’s response to his lawsuit accusing the league of racial discrimination. [Read More…]
Washington Football Team reveals new team name, the Commanders
Dustin Satloff/Getty Images (ASHBURN, Va.) — After two years of speculation, the Washington Football Team revealed its new name and new look on Wednesday as the Washington Commanders. “One legacy. One unified future. We are [Read More…]
What to know about the members of the US Olympic figure skating team
ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images (BEIJING) — One of the most popular sports at the Winter Olympics is about to get underway in Beijing: figure skating. Lacing up their skates for the U.S. Olympic team [Read More…]
What Tom Brady’s body coach, business partner says was the key to the quarterback’s longevity
Elsa/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After 22 seasons in the NFL, Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the sport that widely considers him the greatest quarterback of all time. “There is a physical, mental [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 2/1/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION New Orleans 111, Detroit 101 Toronto 110, Miami 106 Milwaukee 112, Washington 98 Chicago 126, Orlando 115 Minnesota 130, Denver [Read More…]
FBI urging Olympic athletes to keep personal phones at home
EThamPhoto/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The FBI on Monday issued a stern warning for U.S. Olympic athletes traveling to Beijing for the Winter Olympics: keep your personal cellphones at home and use a burner phone. “The [Read More…]
Washington’s NFL team unveils new name as Commanders
Washington has some new Commanders in town. The NFL team announced its new name on Wednesday, 18 months after fresh pressure from sponsors helped convince the once-storied franchise to drop its old moniker following decades [Read More…]
Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady, the most successful quarterback in NFL history, has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year career. “This is difficult for me [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 1/30/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Atlanta 129, LA Lakers 121 LA Clippers 115, Charlotte 90 Chicago 130, Portland 116 Detroit 115, Cleveland 105 Denver 136, [Read More…]
Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning 20-17 win over Niners
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — After Matthew Stafford’s wife leaped into his arms, he took a moment to soak it all in — this victory, this confetti-strewn field, this remarkable year of his life. One year [Read More…]
Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Who Dey!? Not those same ol’ Bungles. Not even close. Joe Burrow and these young, hungry Cincinnati Bengals are Super Bowl-bound as unexpected and tenacious AFC champions. Evan McPherson kicked a [Read More…]
NFL legend Tom Brady will retire: Report
Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images (TAMPA BAY, Fla.) — Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady is retiring after 22 years in the NFL, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington reported. Brady, the most successful quarterback [Read More…]