The Olympic roster is smaller than the 23 players who are included on teams for the Women’s World Cup and other competitions. PARIS, France — Veteran forward Alex Morgan won’t be going to the Paris Olympics after surprisingly being left off the roster by U.S. national team coach Emma Hayes. Morgan, a three-time Olympian and two-time … Read more
Lee, who has spent the better part of two years fighting multiple kidney issues, felt ill during training while Jones trained with her right shoulder taped. MINNEAPOLIS — Reigning Olympic champion Sunisa Lee and six-time world championship medalist Shilese Jones are facing health concerns ahead of the U.S. Olympic trials. Lee, who has spent the better … Read more
The KENS 5 Sports team gives their picks for how the Spurs’ draft will play out Wednesday night. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Fans, journalists and NBA executives can all rejoice, because NBA Draft Day is finally here! All the mock drafts, trade speculation and hypotheticals will end Wednesday night when the first pick is made. The … Read more
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman said in a statement that cannabis products “do not provide a competitive advantage.” INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division I council voted to remove use of cannabis products from the banned drug class for championships and postseason participation in football. The move was among several approved by the council on Tuesday, … Read more
The Olympic roster is smaller than the 23 players who are included on teams for the Women’s World Cup and other competitions. PARIS, France — Veteran forward Alex Morgan won’t be going to the Paris Olympics after surprisingly being left off the roster by U.S. national team coach Emma Hayes. Morgan, a three-time Olympian and two-time … Read more
DALLAS — Jim Schlossnagle lost the College World Series to the Tennessee Volunteers and was asked about his future at Texas A&M when UT’s former head coach, David Pierce, was fired earlier that same day. The Aggies fanbase was loud and proud online – their guy adamantly rejected on camera any possibility of going to … Read more
The short answer: Messi is returning to Texas as part of Copa America. But there are two options — and one is significantly more likely than the other. ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi and Argentina clinched advancing out of the group stage of Copa America after Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over Chile. They’ve won two … Read more