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Duke's Kara Lawson named coach of U.S. women's team

Duke head coach Kara Lawson was named to lead the U.S. women's basketball team on Monday. A gold medalist as a player in 2008 and an assistant coach on the championship team in 2024, Lawson will look to complete the Olympic trifecta at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

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Luge star out of '26 Olympics after 20-month ban

Madeleine Egle, two-time Olympic luge medalist, will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics after missing doping tests and receiving a 20-month ban.

Richardson, Lyles help U.S. sweep relay golds

Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles blasted through the anchor legs of back-to-back wins in the rainy 4x100s Sunday night to close out world championships with a relay sweep for the U.S.

Olympics News / ESPN / September 20

U.S. names 24-member World Cup bobsled team

World champion Kaysha Love, 3-time Olympic champ Kaillie Humphries-Armbruster and 5-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor were among the 24 athletes named to the U.S.

Olympics News / ESPN / September 20

Russian skater Petrosian wins Olympic qualifier

Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian is set to be a contender for the gold medal at next year's Winter Olympics after winning the final qualifying event Saturday.

Olympics News / ESPN / September 20

Hall joins Joyner-Kersee as U.S. heptathlon champ

Anna Hall became America's second winner of the world heptathlon title -- joining Jackie Joyner-Kersee -- by wrapping up a wire-to-wire endurance test and cruising into the finish line Saturday to celebrate her biggest victory.

Olympics News / ESPN / September 20

World Athletics Championships: Katarina Johnson-Thompson shares heptathlon bronze

Katarina Johnson-Thompson was made to share bronze in Saturday's heptathlon finale at the World Athletics Championship, with United States' Anna Hall crowned champion.

Olympics News / Field Level Media / September 19

2026 Olympics allowing Russians to compete as AINs again

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) laid to rest any remaining confusion over the status of Russian and Belarusian athletes Friday, announcing that individual athletes would be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics in Italy, though once again not under the banners of their home countries.

Olympics News / ESPN / September 19

IOC: Russians OK to compete at Winter Games

Russians will be allowed to compete at next year's Milan-Cortina Winter Games but the International Olympic Committee said on Friday it had never discussed banning Israel.

Olympics News / ESPN / September 19

Fourcade gets biathlon gold after case resolved

More than 15 years after the Vancouver Olympics, retired French biathlon star Martin Fourcade was allocated another gold medal Friday after a Russian doping case was resolved.

Olympics News / ESPN / September 19

Italian skier's death prompts early safety debate

The death of Italian skier Matteo Franzoso this week following a crash in preseason training in Chile has resurfaced concerns over how to limit risks in the high-speed sport of World Cup skiing more than a month before the racing even starts.

Olympics News / ESPN / September 19

Hunt claims GB's second medal with 200m silver

Amy Hunt burst into tears immediately after blazing to a brilliant silver medal in the 200m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Lyles wins 200 again; Jefferson-Wooden sweeps

Noah Lyles pulled ahead of Kenny Bednarek then held him off down the stretch to capture his fourth world title in the 200 meters, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden completed the first women's 100-200 double at worlds since Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

Olympics News / ESPN / September 19

U.S. hurdler wins worlds gold as DQ overturned

American Rai Benjamin was declared the winner of the 400-meter hurdles at the world championships after officials overrode an initial disqualification for slightly dislodging a hurdle in the lane next to him when he knocked over his own.

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Kevin Durant reveals his lone condition to play for Team USA in 2028 Olympics

Kevin Durant is not opposed to suiting up for Team USA in the Olympics one more time. But he wants to do it on his terms.

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Olympics News / Field Level Media / September 9

Lawsuit settlement means pro swimmers to get big payout

The World Aquatics organization has announced it will pay a $4.6 million settlement to swimmers who competed for an independent league it had previously attempted to block.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 21

Zak Miller vs. Leon Woodstock – Preview & Betting Tips

British boxing fans are in for a treat on August 23rd as Zak Miller defends his Commonwealth featherweight title against the battle-hardened Leon Woodstock.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 20

2026 Winter Olympics: Projecting Team USA women's roster

Athletes from around the world will be heading to Italy this February for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the women’s hockey tournament set to be one of the must-see attractions once again.

Hellebuyck, Fox among 44 players invited to USA's men’s Olympic hockey orientation camp

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / August 15

2026 Winter Olympics: Projecting Team Canada Women’s Roster

You might not realize it, but we’re six months away from one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Athletes from all around the globe are set to descend on Milan and Cortina, Italy, for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / August 12

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Begins 154lb Quest – Eddie Hearn Hails New Era

On October 11, Jaron Ennis vs Uisma Lima will headline a Matchroom Boxing card at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. ‘Boots’ (34-0, 30 KOs) will be making his debut at super welterweight, facing Lima in a WBA title eliminator.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 8

USA Basketball's roster for AmeriCup has a lot of NBA experience

USA Basketball's roster for AmeriCup features plenty of NBA experience

USA Basketball revealed on Friday who will be suiting up for them for the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup in Managua, Nicaragua.

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 29

Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Sandoval: A Preview of All the Title Fights

Kenshiro Teraji (25-1, 16 KOs) will soon defend his world titles against Ricardo Sandoval (26-2, 18 KOs). Their bout headlines a Teiken Promotions card on July 30, at the Yokohama BUNTAI in Japan.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 27

Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Sandoval: Preview, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On Wednesday, July 30, at Yokohama Buntai, Yokohama, Kenshiro Teraji vs Ricardo Sandoval will headline a Teiken promotions card. This flyweight world title fight will be for Teraji’s WBC and WBA titles.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15

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The most memorable U.S. Summer Olympic performances

Every four years presents another opportunity for American athletes to make lasting memories for both themselves and their country. Here's our list of 25 all-time great Summer Olympic performances from American athletes.