Nike’s women’s track outfit criticized by some female athletes | What they said

Here’s a look at some of the responses. ATLANTA — Nike is facing criticism from some Olympic athletes for the design of the new women’s team outfits. The athleticwear company showcased images of the outfits last week, according to CNN. One outfit in particular, a leotard with a high-cut bikini line, drew the ire of … Read more

Athletes look forward to post-pandemic Olympics with coaches, family and lots of fans

Some athletes are even excited to have fans root against them because unlike in Tokyo, at least there’s a crowd. NEW YORK — The biggest races, routines and games for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes were contested in front of mostly empty stands, largely devoid of coaches to help them out or friends and … Read more

John Sterling retires from Yankees broadcast booth at age 85 a few weeks into 34th season

The legendary broadcaster called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 postseason games. NEW YORK — John Sterling, the hyperexcitable New York Yankees broadcaster known for decades of indelible, personalized home run calls, announced his immediate retirement Monday at age 85. Sterling made the unexpected decision a few weeks into his 36th season as the Yankees’ radio … Read more

High school senior isn’t letting a heart attack slow her down on the track

Tayveona Thomas-Everett has become a smiling source of motivation for her track teammates. DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport Central Senior Tayveona Thomas-Everett has always loved running. Her mother, Markeeta Thomas, still remembers the first time she got into a race. “She started running the junior Bix when she was one years old,” Markeeta said. Like most … Read more

CeeDee Lamb not reporting to Cowboys off-season program, report says

Lamb is heading into the fifth year of his rookie deal and is scheduled to make $17.991 million for the 2024 season. DALLAS — Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb reportedly wasn’t expected to attend the team’s voluntary off-season program that was starting Monday, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter. Schefter reported that Lamb is awaiting … Read more

Spurs’ Wembanyama ranks among the most-viewed players to close the regular season

Wembanyama also ranks in the top five most-viewed plays. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama took the NBA by storm, and fans have been watching him throughout the regular season. Whether it was his shooting touch from the three-point line or his dunk, “Wemby mania” was everywhere and impacted NBA social and … Read more