ZANGJIAKO, CHINA – Zoe Sadowski Sinnott barely exited a gold medal winning streak before fellow medalists piled on her, tackles and embraces the New Zealander. American Julia Marino and Australian Tess Coady embraced her as they shrieked and cheered, as did the latest Sadovsky Sinnott Tour as these women had just showcased in their sport. … Read more
The results of the NFL’s coaching diversity efforts are “unacceptable,” commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo issued to all clubs Saturday morning. The memo, titled “Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” surfaced four days after the NFL called claims in Brian Flores’ coaching lawsuit over discrimination in the hiring process “without merit.” Flores, … Read more
China has won a new mixed relay event in short track speed skating.credit…James Hill for The New York Times With a ski blink, China won its first medal at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on Saturday, which was also the first gold in a new Olympic event: mixed-gender speed skating over a short track. Wu … Read more
Time: 8 pm ET on Feb. 5. Location: Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. TV Channel: ESPN has tonight’s TV coverage. Announcers: Tom Hart and Jimmy Dykes are calling the action. Online Stream: WatchESPN, the ESPN app, or a free trial of FuboTV Replay: WatchESPN and SEC Network (check local listings) Listen: UK Sports Network with … Read more
Longtime big-league first baseman Adrián Gonzálezwho played for the Rangers, Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers, and Mets across 15 MLB seasons, officially announced his retirement today on his personal Instagram. Gonzalez last played in the majors in 2018, but he was active as recently as this past season, playing 43 games with the Mexican League’s Mariachis … Read more
An entertaining slate of college basketball games has arrived here on the first Saturday in February as we creep toward the stretch run of the regular season and get ready for March Madness. A total of 21 ranked teams are expected to be in action starting at noon ET and extending all the way until … Read more
Adam Hunger/Associated Press Almost since the moment Daryl Morey took over as president of basketball operations in Philadelphia, the 76ers have been tied to James Harden. Don’t forget: Morey nearly traded Ben Simmons for Harden before the guard landed with the Brooklyn Nets last season. As fate would have it just over a year later, … Read more
Steinberg Sports and Entertainment CEO and founder Leigh Steinberg on concerns regarding Super Bowl LVI being hosted in LA amid COVID surge, trans athletes and the NFL’s growth after allowing fans back in the stands. Super Bowl tickets are hard to come by as it is, and the prices to get into the stadium to … Read more
The first Saturday in February brings with it a massive slate of college basketball games as we creep toward the stretch run of the regular season and get ready for March Madness. A total of 21 ranked teams are expected to be in action starting at noon ET and extending all the way until 10 … Read more
Former Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson clarified in an interview with CNN on Friday night that he was never paid to lose games, but evidence that team ownership and executives intended to lose during the 2016 and 2017 seasons “will come to light at the right time. “ “No, I was never offered money like … Read more