Paris faces political upheaval and protests as Olympics nears
With all the tumult surrounding the 2024 Summer Olympics — problems both large and small — it isn’t entirely surprising that Parisians have threatened to…
Magic Johnson’s sports empire began in L.A. Now it’s national
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Dec. 7. In a moment of reflection last summer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson…
Pelvic floor: Athlete mums on the importance of pelvic floor health
Hockey player Jo Pinner, rower Mathilda Hodgkins Byrne, para-equestrian rider Natasha Baker and judoka Nekoda Smythe-Davis speak to BBC Sport's Laura Scott about being new…
Woke Olympic chiefs spark row saying that an athlete shouldn’t be called a ‘sportsman’
OLYMPIC chiefs sparked a woke row — after advising that an athlete should not be called a “sportsman”. Instead, the IOC suggests the gender-neutral term…
UCLA could distribute at least $20 million a year to its more than 600 athletes
The historic House v. NCAA settlement that established $2.8 billion in back pay for lost name, image and likeness deals and established a framework for…
How UCLA’s Chase Griffin became the leading athlete voice on NIL
Faced with an unfamiliar situation, Chase Griffin relied on natural instincts. He surveyed the scene, felt the pressure and stepped up to face it. Qualities…
NCAA, conferences agree on deal that would allow athletes to be paid
The NCAA and the nation’s five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims, a monumental decision…
Grant Fisher aims to help U.S. end its distance medal drought
When Grant Fisher stepped to the starting line for the 10,000-meter final at the Tokyo Olympics, he knew he had to cover a lot more…
Battle after transgender surfer barred from longboard competition
Sasha Jane Lowerson just wanted to surf. But when the Australian longboard surfer attempted to enter an upcoming competition in Huntington Beach, the athlete, who…
West Virginia to appeal ruling against transgender athlete ban to U.S. Supreme Court
1 of 2 | West Virginia plans to appeal a recent ruling against the state's transgender athlete ban to the U.S. Supreme Court, the state…
Column: Deshawn Banks still testing the limits of high jumping
The Arcadia Invitational high jump competition was about to begin. Athletes were going through their warmups, stretching and practicing going over the bar. Deshawn Banks…
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoes transgender athlete ban for state’s schools
1 of 2 | On Tuesday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (pictured in Milwaukee in December) said no to a bill that would have banned transgender…
Rams superstar Aaron Donald announces he’ll retire
Aaron Donald, one of the greatest defensive linemen in NFL history, announced his retirement Friday. Donald, who will turn 33 in May, is a three-time…
Judge rules NCAA NIL compensation rules likely violate law
A federal judge on Friday barred the NCAA from enforcing its rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation from being used to recruit athletes, granting…
Nya Reed finding inspiration and joy with UCLA gymnastics
Nya Reed’s first workout as a member of UCLA’s gymnastics team almost became her last. Back in the gym after taking a year off from…