Scheffler shot his first over-par opening round of the year after Louisville police earlier in the day released video of his arrest outside Valhalla last week. FORT WORTH, Texas — Scottie Scheffler failed to break par in the opening round for the first time this year Thursday on a tough afternoon of blustery conditions and … Read more
For the Paris Olympic games, the soccer tournament is condensed to less than three weeks — a much smaller and more intense timeframe than the World Cup. WASHINGTON — No matter its name, football — or soccer, as it’s known in the United States — is the most popular sport in the world. Its popularity, … Read more
Wade’s daughter, Zaya, who turns 17 next week, came out as transgender in 2020. MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade was back in South Florida on Thursday to do battle again. He spent more than 14 seasons as a guard for the Miami Heat, winning three championships, having Miami-Dade County nicknamed … Read more
Once approved by a judge, the deal will mark the beginning of a new era in college sports where athletes are compensated more like professionals. NEW YORK — The NCAA and the nation’s five biggest conferences announced Thursday night that they have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims, a … Read more
Mattel wants to note “the impact of sports in fostering self-confidence, ambition, and empowerment among the next generation.” EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday. The others being depicted as dolls are gymnasts Rebeca Andrade and … Read more
From springboards to synchronized dives, here’s what you need to know about this Olympic event. PARIS, France — Part of the Olympics since 1904, diving is a sport that takes its athletes to soaring heights — specifically, more than 30 feet above a pool. Originally called “fancy diving” for the somersaults and twists divers performed while … Read more
Butker’s comments were delivered the same week Mahomes offered a toast to the future of women in sports at the TIME100 Gala. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday that while he doesn’t agree with all the beliefs espoused by kicker Harrison Butker during a recent commencement address, the Chiefs quarterback nevertheless respects his teammate’s … Read more