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Two athletes, one from Britain and the other from Mexico, died on Thursday on the first day of the Torremolinos-Andalucia Triathlon Championship Finals, World Triathlon said.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 17

Snowboarder accused of running cocaine ring

Ryan James Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada, has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that shipped vast amounts of cocaine across the Americas and killed several people, authorities said.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 16

German hockey player has doping ban reduced

Yannic Seidenberg, who won silver at the 2018 Olympics with the German hockey team, had his doping ban reduced by 18 months.

Olympics News / Yardbarker

The most famous Olympians from every state

Every state has had an athlete represent it at the Olympic Games throughout history. Some have smashed records, had epic comebacks, and recorded complete blowouts. So, we wanted to shout them out properly. Check them out below.

Olympics News / Yardbarker

Olympians who are killer social media influencers

When the 17 Olympians below aren't training to win gold for their country, they're living their best lives as social media influencers. Keep scrolling to see them.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 15

President of suspended ROC plans to step down

Stanislav Pozdnyakov, president of the suspended Russian Olympic Committee, said Tuesday he plans to step down after six years in charge.

Noah Lyles proposes to fellow Olympian Junelle Bromfield

The 2024 Olympic gold medalist in the men's 100m dash and Jamaican Olympic sprinter have been dating since summer 2022.

Olympics News / ESPN / October 13

Chepngetich smashes women's marathon record

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich shatters the women's world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon, winning in 2:09:56. She is the first woman to break 2:10 in the marathon.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Could Kyrie Irving play for surprise team in 2028 Olympics?

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving could go in an interesting direction should he not be chosen for Team USA for the Los Angeles Olympics.

Top five shooting guards entering 2024-25 NBA season

Dante Exum's wrist injury is another setback after recent resurgence

A way-too-early look at the top five NBA MVP candidates

The best current NBA players from outside the United States

The 'Most points in one NBA postseason' quiz

Olympics News / Field Level Media / October 9

U.S. beach volleyball star April Ross calling it a career

Longtime American beach volleyball star April Ross is retiring and the three-time Olympic medalist will be honored Nov. 9 at the Association of Volleyball Professionals league championship in Los Angeles.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / October 8

Congressional Gold Medal for 'Miracle on Ice' team was overdue

Congressional Gold Medal for 1980 'Miracle on Ice' team was long overdue

On Tuesday, the AP's Stephen Whyno reported that multiple members of Congress have sponsored a bill that would award Congressional Gold Medals to the team.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / October 2

Terence Crawford Granted 10-Day Extension for Fundora Fight Negotiations

The WBO has granted a 10-day extension in the negotiations to Terence Crawford, who wanted more time to discuss this with unified junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 30

Fundora Wants Crawford Next, Not Spence

Sebastian Fundora’s promoter says his fighter wants to box Terence Crawford next, not Errol Spence Jr. Fundora is the WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Champion after having beaten Tim Tszyu.

Ben Whittaker News / Big Fight Weekend / September 29

Ben Whittaker Talks Toughest Test Yet, U.S. Interest, and Saudi Return on October 12

On Saturday, October 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 2020 Olympic silver medallist Ben Whittaker (8-0, 5 KOs) will return to action, facing Liam Cameron (23-6, 10 KOs) on the Artur Beterbiev vs.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / September 28

Terri Harper Shows Experience, Defeats Rhiannon Dixon for WBO Lightweight Title

On September 28, Terri Harper (15-2-2, 6 KOs) showed her experience as she boxed smartly, defeating Rhiannon Dixon (10-1, 1 KO) to win the WBO world lightweight title at Utilita Arena, Sheffield.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / September 27

Beterbiev-Bivol Undercard: Skye Nicolson Aims for Destiny in Historic Saudi Clash

On October 12, the much-anticipated undisputed light heavyweight clash between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will occur in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / September 21

Jaime Munguia Triumphs Over Erik Bazinyan in a Tough Battle

Super middleweight Fighter Jaime Munguia (44-1, 35 KOs) triumphed with a thunderous tenth-round knockout over Erik Bazinyan (32-1-1, 23 KOs) on Friday in Glendale, Arizona’s Desert Diamond Arena.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 21

Munguia vs Bazinyan Fight Results: Munguia Scores 10th Rd KO

Jaime Munguia wanted to make a statement that he was still a major player in boxing. One final flurry in the tenth round of his spirited fight with Erik Bazinyan confirmed that.

Olympics News / Field Level Media / September 16

Jordan Chiles turns to Swiss supreme court in bronze medal case

Jordan Chiles is appealing to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland in her quest to overturn the ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that stripped her of a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 15

Erislandy Lara Proves A Step Too Far In Pursuit Of Greatness For Danny Garcia

Danny Garcia consistently stated in the lead-up to Saturday’s middleweight bout with WBA champion Erislandy Lara that he is focused only on “legacy” for the remainder of his career – however long that might be.

Caleb Plant News / Fights Around The World / September 15

Plant vs. McCumby Fight Results: Plant Serves Up A 9th Rd TKO

LAS VEGAS – Caleb Plant had to get off the canvas to do it, but he scored a ninth-round TKO of a tough Trevor McCumby. The fight took place on the Canelo Alvarez-Edgar Berlanga undercard at T-Mobile Arena.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / September 13

Eddie Hearn Backs His Fighters: Predictions about Berlanga & Joshua

Eddie Hearn is a great promoter who always supports his athletes, and nowhere does his confidence in his athletes falter even when the odds are against them.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 30

U.S. woman makes incredible history at 2024 Paralympics

Sarah Adam on Thursday became the first American woman to participate in wheelchair rugby at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

The '2024 Paris Olympics medal leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 23

Shaq unimpressed by Team USA's Paris Olympics showing

Shaquille O'Neal was least impressed by the exploits of LeBron James and Co. in Paris.

Jayson Tatum must find different motivation heading into new season

Jaylen Brown's summer keeps going from strength to strength

Steve Nash makes surprising revelation about NBA coaching future

NBA's best remaining free agents aged 25 and under

NBA offseason grades: Atlantic Division

Offseason grades: Northwest Division

Olympics News / Gridiron Heroics / August 22

Former Team USA star wants Kaepernick to represent U.S. at 2028 Games

Former Team USA star wants Colin Kaepernick to represent U.S. at 2028 L.A. Olympics

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick recently made it clear that he is still in playing shape and wants to find his way onto an NFL team.

The most notable two-sport professional athletes of all time

The '2016 US Women's Olympic Soccer Team' quiz