Jordan Chiles is one step closer to keeping her Olympic bronze medal. The highest court in Switzerland handed Chiles a key legal victory, announcing Thursday, Jan. 29, that it had granted part of her appeal and was kicking her case back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for reconsideration. It cited video that shows Chiles’ coach making an inquiry ...
On Thursday, a female athlete-focused organization, The Women’s Health, Sports & Performance Institute (WHSP), opened its doors with more than $50 million in funding from the company’s ownership group, led by co-founders Dr. Kathryn Ackerman and David and Jane Ott, and Wu Tsai, who began investing in the project back in 2021. The institute, which works with the International Olympic Committee and ...
A start-up track league, led by Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, owes more than $40 million to dozens of creditors, according to court filings. The track league, Grand Slam Track, didn’t make it out of its first season before problems arose. According to court documents obtained by USA TODAY Sports, Grand Slam Track filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and a ...
Speed skater Jordan Stolz has dominated the sport since the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Stolz could potentially win four gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. His success is attributed to a combination of strong technique and a heavy weight training program. Stolz holds the world record in the 1,000 meters and has swept the sprint distances at ...
Bill Belichick’s future is with UNC football. The NFL seems done with him. Belichick’s tenure with Tar Heels off to rocky start, and no quick solutions apparent at quarterback. Belichick eventually will earn Hall of Fame selection. Will he head to Canton with UNC buyout check in hand? Amid the hysteria surrounding the snub heard ‘round the world, let’s remember ...
Bill Belichick was not selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot despite winning six Super Bowls as New England Patriots head coach. At least 11 of the 50 voters on the selection committee did not vote for Belichick, who needed 80% of the vote. The decision has been called an embarrassment that damages the Pro ...
Former Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw did not hold back on her feelings about President Donald Trump, calling him a fascist and saying he needed to be removed from the White House. In a social media post on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the two-time national champion coach blamed the administration for creating an environment in which law and justice no longer ...
Now more than ever, it’s a near inevitability that Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are nearing the end of their relationship. It may come before the Feb. 5 trading deadline, or it may come in the offseason, but Antetokounmpo has reportedly indicated that he’s ready to move on from the Bucks. Milwaukee, understandably, has started to listen to offers ...
The matchup is set for the 2026 Australian Open women’s final. Elena Rybakina eliminated American Jessica Pegula in straight sets Thursday, Jan. 29, in Melbourne to claim one spot. She’ll face two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the title in the season’s first Grand Slam event. Rybakina cruised in the opening set 6-3, and seemed on her way to an ...
Indiana’s new quarterback, Josh Hoover, is a preseason Heisman favorite after transferring from TCU. Lane Kiffin has overhauled LSU’s roster with a top transfer class, positioning the Tigers as playoff contenders. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah and Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp are other high-profile additions expected to elevate their teams. The right new coach and the right new quarterback can ...