Gymnast who sparked abuse inquiry into coach at elite US academy says she ‘needed to speak out’

Free from the grip that Sean Gardner had during her years of gymnastics training, Finley Weldon is among the few who survived his abuse and are still in the sport. IOWA CITY, Iowa — Recalling the damage her now-arrested coach inflicted on her and many of her gymnast friends, Finley Weldon said she feels a … Read more

World Boxing will require sex testing for fighters before world championships in September

The tests identify the presence or absence of Y chromosome genetic material as the indicator of biological sex. LOS ANGELES — The governing body for Olympic-style boxing will require sex testing for all fighters wishing to compete in the women’s division at its world championships next month. World Boxing already had announced its plan to require … Read more

From the court to the canvas, Texas WBB’s Sarah Graves is the picture of dedication

When Sarah Graves isn’t getting buckets on the court, she’s pouring over buckets of paint, painting and drawing her life’s most colorful memories. AUSTIN, Texas — Sarah Graves goes hard in the paint – literally.  When the Texas Women’s Basketball senior guard isn’t on the court, you can find her with a blank canvas, painting and … Read more

Coin flips, death threats, and oil money: Here’s what happened in episode 1 of ‘America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys’

Here are the key takeaways from the first episode of Netflix’s new docuseries chronicling Jerry Jones’ acquisition of the Dallas Cowboys. DALLAS — Glitz and glamour aren’t usually associated with football, but that’s what Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones envisioned when he bought the franchise in 1989. The first episode of Netflix’s new docuseries, America’s … Read more

Troy Aikman, Barry Switzer open up about tumultuous relationship in Netflix docuseries

Barry Switzer’s relaxed coaching style clashed with Troy Aikman’s expectations, leading to tensions that lingered despite the Cowboys’ 1995 Super Bowl win. DALLAS — Coming off back-to-back Super Bowl championships in 1994, expectations for the Dallas Cowboys couldn’t have been higher — both from fans and inside the locker room. Following a petty fallout between … Read more

Longhorns legends celebrate 20 years since 2005 National Championship in Waco

Mack Brown and Vince Young reunited in Waco to celebrate Texas’ 2005 national title, reflecting on the season that ended with a legendary Rose Bowl win. WACO, Texas — Former Texas coach Mack Brown and quarterback Vince Young reunited in Waco on Monday, Aug. 18 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Longhorns’ 2005 national … Read more

Jerry Jones details how he nearly bought San Diego Chargers using a loan from Jimmy Hoffa in Netflix docuseries

Jones said he was very close to buying the San Diego franchise when he was 28 years old. DALLAS — From selling shoes in catalogs to managing a cruiserweight boxer, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was a busy man in his 20s.  In Netflix’s new docuseries, America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, Jones detailed … Read more