Shawn Barber, Olympic pole vaulter and world champion, dead at 29

“More than just an incredible athlete, Shawn was such a good-hearted person that always put others ahead of himself,” his agent said Thursday. WASHINGTON — Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications. He was 29. Barber died Wednesday at home in Kingwood, Texas, his agent, … Read more

Police ‘unable to corroborate criminal activity’ in Josh Giddey investigation

Giddey has not commented on the accusation and has continued to play while police investigated. OKLAHOMA CITY — The Newport Beach, California, Police Department said Wednesday that it was “unable to corroborate any criminal activity” in its investigation into an accusation that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underage … Read more

Amazon will invest in Diamond Sports as part of bankruptcy restructuring agreement

Due to the complexity of this bankruptcy case, though, it could take a while before games become available on Prime Video. NEW YORK — Amazon will partner with Diamond Sports as part of a restructuring agreement as the largest owner of regional sports networks looks to emerge from bankruptcy. Diamond owns 18 networks under the Bally … Read more