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Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder arrested in prostitution sting

Kyle Snyder, who became the youngest American wrestler to win Olympic gold in 2016, was arrested in a prostitution sting, according to police in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday.

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Ex-Olympian Dennis receives suspended sentence

Rohan Dennis was sentenced to one year, four months and 28 days in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of committing an aggravated act likely to cause harm in the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 13

Gold medal wrestler charged in prostitution sting

Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder, one of the most successful wrestlers in U.S. history, was arrested in a prostitution sting in Columbus, Ohio.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 12

U.S. shut out by Switzerland at hockey worlds

Last year's runner-up Switzerland shut out the United States 3-0 and handed the Americans their first loss at the ice hockey world championship Monday.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 12

Kenworthy returns to skiing, eyes 4th Olympics

Former Olympic freeskier champ Gus Kenworthy has returned to training, after an almost-four-year absence, in hopes of competing in his fourth straight Winter Olympics next February.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 11

Canada wins first mixed 4x100 at World Relays

The Canadian team of Sade McCreath, Marie-Eloise Leclair, Duan Asemota and Eliezer Adjibi finished ahead of Jamaica and Britain on Sunday in China.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 11

Stanford wins 10th women's water polo title

Stanford beat Southern California 11-7 to claim its 10th NCAA women's water polo championship and third in the last four seasons.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 11

U.S. puts up 2nd straight hockey worlds shutout

The United States routed newcomer Hungary 6-0 for its second shutout victory at the ice hockey world championship.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 10

U.S. cruises in one mixed relay, fumbles other

Italy, Canada and Jamaica reached the mixed 4x100-meter relay final in the event's global debut while the United States experienced varied fortunes on the opening day at the World Athletics Relays.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 9

U.S. opens worlds slate with shutout of Denmark

Matty Beniers scored two goals and Joey Daccord recorded 26 saves as the United States blanked Denmark 5-0 on the opening day of the ice hockey world championship.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 9

McLaughlin-Levrone to run her 1st pro 100m race

American track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will run her first professional 100 meter race at the Philadelphia Grand Slam Track meet that begins May 30, the athletics circuit said on Friday.

Larry Nassar News / ESPN / May 8

At long last, Michigan State aligns with Larry Nassar survivors

Nassar survivors and MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz announced a new assessment of the school's culture.

Olympics News / Field Level Media / May 8

Jimmer Fredette appointed head of U.S. 3x3 men's basketball

Jimmer Fredette will lead the United States' men's 3x3 basketball team, responsible for identifying the coaching staff and players ahead of major international competitions, USA Basketball announced Thursday.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 8

LA28 announces Olympic opening, closing venues

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium will serve as the venues for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bird gets newly made role on U.S. women's team

Sue Bird is giving another assist to USA Basketball, becoming the first managing director of the women's national team.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 7

Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood: Michael Conlan Weighs In on Who Wins

Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood headlines a Queensberry Promotions card at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on May 10. The super featherweight clash will be for the IBO title and will be broadcast live on DAZN.

Olympics News / ESPN / May 7

Olympic wrestler Kajaia banned over missed tests

Olympic silver medalist wrestler Iakobi Kajaia was banned for two years over missed doping control tests, the International Testing Agency said.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 7

Anthony Cacace Vs. Leigh Wood Predictions – ‘He Wins Convincingly By Stoppage’

Ex-world champions Anthony Cacace and Leigh Wood box this weekend in their junior lightweight clash, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Cacace defeated two-time featherweight champion Josh Warrington last year in impressive fashion, as he secured a unanimous decision win.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 7

Charly Suarez ready to shock Emanuel Navarrete: 'This is my time'

Emanuel Navarrete defends his WBO Junior Lightweight Title against Charly Suarez this weekend, with plenty on the line. Navarrete enters the fight with a stoppage win over Oscar Valdez, which was the perfect response following his recent form.

Shiffrin to join Denver NWSL ownership group

Two-time Olympic alpine ski gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin has joined the ownership group of Denver's expansion National Women's Soccer League team.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / May 5

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charly Suarez: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

Keeping the momentum going from Sunday night’s thriller in Las Vegas, NV, Top Rank heads to San Diego to feature WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) as he defends his title against undefeated contender Charly Suarez (18-0, 10 KOs) live on ESPN.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 5

Naoya Inoue Confirms Next Opponent After Cardenas Win

On May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Naoya Inoue survived a second-round knockdown to eventually overwhelm and stop the tough American Ramon Cardenas in the eighth round.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / May 5

Inoue vs Cardenas Fight Results: Inoue Scores An 8th Rd TKO In A Thriller

Naoya Inoue (30-0, 27 KOs) had to dig deep into his inner “Monster” to score an eighth-round TKO over Ramon Cardenas (26-2, 14 KOs) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 4

Leigh Wood vs. Anthony Cacace: Preview, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On May 10, Leigh Wood vs Anthony Cacace will headline a Queensberry Promotions card at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. This super featherweight clash will be for the IBO title.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / April 29

Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero: Who Wins?

Ryan Garcia is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the ring. The vociferous Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) will square off against fellow brash competitor Rolly Romero (16-2, 13 KOs) in a scheduled welterweight contest on May 2, as part of a card taking place at Times Square in New York City.