Feb 21 U.S. women's soccer team seeks $66 million in damages By Ronald Blum, Associated Press The request for damages is part of the team's gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: NCAA head testifies on compensating college athletes By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press The NCAA has turned to Congress to step in as more and more states follow the lead of California, where a law set to take effect in 2023 clears the way for athletes to earn endorsement money. Continue reading
Feb 10 New 'smart mound' can help analyze pitchers' efficiency By Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press The Minnesota Twins will be working with a new piece of smart technology at spring training this year. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 1:52 Student Reporting Labs tackles gender stereotyping in sports By Student Reporting Labs PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ series, “No Labels Attached,” is tackling the question of how stereotypes are impacting young people. On this Superbowl Sunday, we're taking a look at what youth around the country are saying about misconceptions and stereotypes… Continue watching
Jan 30 Paralyzed at 19, Buoniconti has mixed feelings on football By Steven Wine, Associated Press Marc Buoniconti has a love-hate relationship with the football. He was paralyzed from the shoulders down making a tackle in college in 1985, and his father, Nick, a Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker, died last July after struggling with… Continue reading
Jan 17 Giants make Alyssa Nakken first female major league coach By Janie McCauley, Associated Press Nakken is a former softball standout at first base for Sacramento State who joined the club in 2014 as an intern in baseball operations. Continue reading
Jan 16 Mets' manager steps down in wake of sign-stealing scandal By Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets before a single game, the latest fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal that has rocked Major League Baseball. Continue reading
Jan 14 Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign stealing scandal By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press Cora was the bench coach for the Houston Astros when they illicitly stole signs and won the 2017 World Series. Continue reading
Jan 14 WNBA agrees to deal to substantially boost players' pay By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press The deal will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation for players will surpass six figures for the first time. Continue reading
Jan 14 LSU caps a magical season by beating Clemson 42-25 for the title By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press LSU quarterback Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes, ran for another score and finished off one of the most accomplished seasons in college football history by leading the top-ranked Tigers to a victory. Continue reading