Feb 22 U.S. Soccer Federation and women’s team settle lawsuit for $24 million By Anne M. Peterson, Ronald Blum, Associated Press U.S. women soccer players have reached a landmark agreement with the sport's American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay. Continue reading
Feb 13 Erin Jackson of US 1st Black woman to win speedskating gold By Paul Newberry, Associated Press Erin Jackson has never viewed herself as some sort of trailblazer. She just likes to skate really, really fast, whether it’s on wheels or blades. Yet the 29-year-old from balmy Ocala, Florida knew this moment was special, her chance to… Continue reading
Feb 13 Skiers struggle as real snow falls on Winter Olympics By Bernie Wilson, Associated Press The Winter Olympics finally look like, well, the Winter Olympics. Real snow fell in Beijing on Sunday for the first time since the Olympics began, giving the city the appearance and feel of a real Winter Games. There was fresh… Continue reading
Feb 09 Out in 2 of her best events, Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin tries to figure out what went wrong By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press Two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin missed a gate early in the first run of the slalom at the Beijing Games and is out of the event. Continue reading
Feb 02 Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring practices By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racist hiring practices by the league even as it publicly condemns racism. Continue reading
Jan 29 AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind By Associated Press Despite reports that he is retiring, Tom Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn’t made up his mind, two people familiar with the details told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Jan 20 NCAA creates new, sport-by-sport guidelines for transgender athletes By Associated Press Under the new guidelines, approved by the NCAA Board of Governors on Wednesday, transgender participation for each sport will be determined by the policy for the sport's national governing body, subject to review. Continue reading
Jan 19 University of Michigan reaches $490 million settlement over sexual abuse By Mike Householder, Associated Press The University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually assaulted by a former sports doctor at the school during his nearly four-decade career. Continue reading
Jan 07 Tennis star Djokovic and 2 others deal with fallout from Australian Open visa issue By John Pye, Associated Press Novak Djokovic isn't alone in having his visa canceled after flying in for the Australian Open without the required evidence to support a medical exemption to the country's strict COVID-19 vaccination rules. Continue reading
Nov 29 Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87 By Paul Newberry, Associated Press Elder broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and he paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow. Continue reading