There used to be a time when Simone Biles would find “beauty in the blindness” ahead of the Olympics, reveling in not knowing what she didn’t know. That was eight years ago.
Author: The Associated Press
Rays rally for another 1-run victory, beat the Orioles 4-3 to avoid a sweep in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jose Siri hit a two-run double in the eighth to put Tampa Bay ahead, Garrett Cleavinger escaped the bottom of the inning thanks to a bases-loaded double play, and the Rays avoided a sweep with a 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Gunnar Henderson hit his sixth leadoff homer of […]
Chennedy Carter’s foul on Caitlin Clark upgraded by WNBA
The WNBA can also impose a fine or suspend a player for a flagrant foul — the league didn’t do either to Chennedy Carter.
American hurdler will get gold medal in Paris after losing to Russian in 2012 who was doping
There’s no making up for what Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus lost on the day she finished .07 seconds behind a Russian opponent who, everyone found out later, was doping.
Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas pulls out of US Championships, ending her bid for 3rd Olympics
Douglas became a star in 2012 when she became the first Black Florida man to win the Olympic title.
Josh Gibson becomes MLB career & season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated
Gibson also became the career leader in slugging percentage (.718) and OPS (1.177), moving ahead of Babe Ruth (.690 and 1.164).
Two women are suing former Jaguars kicker Brandon McFlorida Florida manus alleging sexual assault
Tony Buzbee, the lawyer who represented two dozen women who accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment, said he is the lead counsel representing the women. Buzbee wrote on social media that he and his clients attempted to resolve the matter without litigation.
Controversial umpire Ángel Hernández retires
Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately.
Controversial umpire Ángel Hernández retires
Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately.
Indy 500 fans told to evacuate amid oncoming severe weather
The start of the Indianapolis 500 was expected to be delayed as a strong storm pushed into the area, forcing Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials to evacuate about 125,000 fans who had already arrived for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”