She went to prison in Varsity Blues admissions scandal. Now she says she was a scapegoat
When Donna Heinel arrived at the federal prison camp in Victorville last year to serve a six-month sentence for fraud stemming from the Varsity Blues…
Nick Griggs: Tyrone athlete wins European Cross Country silver medal in U23 race
Nick Griggs produced a hugely impressive finish to win a silver medal in the men's under-23 race at the European Cross Country Championships in Turkey.Team…
Olympics leader talks up working with Trump ahead of L.A. Games
GENEVA — Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, outgoing IOC…
Lawmakers, labor group push to protect NIL payouts
Two California lawmakers are pushing back against the idea that the proposed House settlement with the NCAA could restrict athletes from within the state receiving…
Talent agency Gersh acquires sports representation firm You First
Beverly Hills-based talent agency Gersh is acquiring Madrid-based sports representation firm You First in a major expansion that marks the firm’s entry into the highly…
San José State athlete at center of lawsuit can play, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Monday that a San José State University volleyball player, who teammates say is transgender, can continue to participate in a volleyball…
How Grand Slam Track seeks to ‘elevate the sport’ in non-Olympic year
To hear Michael Johnson tell it, track is the greatest sport you don’t yet know you love.That’s “track” without the “field,” by the way, for…
World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt makes career change as she switches event after ’emotional rollercoaster’ Olympics
ALICA SCHMIDT has made a big career change after an "emotional rollercoaster" Olympics.The athletics star, who is dubbed the 'world's sexiest athlete', completed her dream…
10 walking clubs to help you see L.A. — and make friends
Walking is considered one of the healthiest ways to exercise, but let’s be honest: Unless you have a dog dragging you to the door or…
Trump wades into San Jose State transgender athlete controversy
Donald Trump got wind of the ongoing issue surrounding gender identity and women’s volleyball in the Mountain West Conference and declared Wednesday during a town…
NCAA settlement allowing athlete pay gets preliminary approval
A judge granted preliminary approval Monday to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players.U.S. District Judge…
Ex-boyfriend who set Ugandan athlete on fire dies form burns
The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who killed her by setting her on fire, has himself died from burns sustained in the…
Can L.A. transform the Paralympics into must-see TV in 2028?
As a breakout star at the 2024 Paralympics, Ezra Frech was thrilled about winning gold medals in the 100 meters and high jump, but the…
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being burned by her partner
NAIROBI — Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in…
Olympic athlete dies days after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
AlamyRebecca Cheptegei, pictured running last year, came 44th in the marathon at the Paris OlympicsOlympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in…
Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her boyfriend
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Ugandan athlete living in Kenya was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend and is receiving treatment for burns on 75%…
Valentina Petrillo: First openly transgender athlete qualifies for women’s T12 400m semi-finals
Speaking to BBC Sport before the Games, Petrillo, who transitioned in 2019, said that her participation in Paris would be an "important symbol of inclusion".Currently,…
Athletes hope their Olympic journeys will sway intolerant minds
Before she cut the air on the world’s biggest sporting stage with head-spinning, gravity-defying moves, Logan Edra, a.k.a. B-Girl Logistx, held herself with a razor-sharp…
What to watch during the Paralympic Games in Paris
PARIS — Let the games begin again.The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to…
Chris Evert says Naomi Osaka may be ‘too happy’ at U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka’s comeback season has been pocked by fits and starts as she reacquaints herself with her athleticism and competitive fire. She hasn’t played especially…