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New York Knicks legendary captain Willis Reed dies at 80
Willis Reed.
Rest in Peace

New York Knicks legendary captain Willis Reed dies at 80

March Madness 2023: Everything you need to know
The March Madness logo.
Briefing

March Madness 2023: Everything you need to know

Brittney Griner inks new deal with Phoenix Mercury after Russian imprisonment
WNBA star Brittney Griner.
Flying With The Phoenix

Brittney Griner inks new deal with Phoenix Mercury after Russian imprisonment

Is the legalization of sports betting a good thing?
NBA bets.
Justin Klawans

Is the legalization of sports betting a good thing?

Millions in fake sports memorabilia seized from South Carolina collector's shop
Fake championship rings seized during a raid.
No Ring for the Ringleader

Millions in fake sports memorabilia seized from South Carolina collector's shop

Why do so many wrestlers die young?
A wrestling ring
Briefing

Why do so many wrestlers die young?

How the sports world has fueled anti-vaccine conspiracies
John Stockton.
Briefing

How the sports world has fueled anti-vaccine conspiracies

Damar Hamlin home from hospital 9 days after collapsing on field
Damar Hamlin.
Wonderful News!

Damar Hamlin home from hospital 9 days after collapsing on field

Mad Dogs surfer Márcio Freire killed in Nazaré, Portugal
A surfer riding one of Nazaré's giant waves
RIP

Mad Dogs surfer Márcio Freire killed in Nazaré, Portugal

UFC's Dana White seen slapping wife in TMZ-released video
UFC President Dana White.
'no excuses'

UFC's Dana White seen slapping wife in TMZ-released video

Thousands gather in Brazil to bid farewell to Pelé
The funeral procession of soccer star Pelé in Brazil.
Rest in Peace

Thousands gather in Brazil to bid farewell to Pelé

Sports world reacts following Damar Hamlin injury
Bills players pray following an injury to teammate Damar Hamlin.
Prayers

Sports world reacts following Damar Hamlin injury

Iconic soccer legend Pelé dead at 82
Pelé
The Beautiful Game

Iconic soccer legend Pelé dead at 82

Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey
A hockey fight.
Briefing

Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey

Brittney Griner makes 1st public statement since prisoner swap: 'It feels so good to be home!'
Brittney Griner gets out of a plane after arriving in San Antonio, Texas
Words of gratitude

Brittney Griner makes 1st public statement since prisoner swap: 'It feels so good to be home!'

FIFA World Cup semifinal matchups set with just four teams remaining
France celebrates after beating England at the 2022 World Cup.
The Final Four

FIFA World Cup semifinal matchups set with just four teams remaining

Sports journalist Grant Wahl dies during World Cup match
Soccer journalist Grant Wahl.
Rest in Peace

Sports journalist Grant Wahl dies during World Cup match

The largest contracts in American sports history
Aaron Judge.
Briefing

The largest contracts in American sports history

Home of Iranian climber who competed without hijab reportedly destroyed
Rekabi in interview
Iran protests

Home of Iranian climber who competed without hijab reportedly destroyed

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner
Budweiser World Cup beer
Party time

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner

World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community
One Love armband
Team pride

World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community

Who will win the 2022 World Cup?
Soccer.
Justin Klawans

Who will win the 2022 World Cup?

Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums
Camels at Qatar World Cup
Bye, Bye, Beer!

Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums

The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics
Sportswashing.
Briefing

The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics

The World Cup controversies, explained
Soccer.
Briefing

The World Cup controversies, explained

Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit controversial World Cup in Qatar
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Controversial

Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit controversial World Cup in Qatar

Fears grow for Iranian athlete who competed without hijab
Woman looking at Rekabi on monitor without hijab
climbing concerns

Fears grow for Iranian athlete who competed without hijab

Paris won't hold big-screen World Cup broadcasts
Stadium in Qatar
Wrong goal

Paris won't hold big-screen World Cup broadcasts

Report: Abuse ran rampant in women's pro soccer league
San Diego Wave FC goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan plays the ball during an NWSL game.
A Scathing Conclusion

Report: Abuse ran rampant in women's pro soccer league

Over 130 people dead following stampede at Indonesian soccer game
A view of the riot during a soccer game in Indonesia that left at least 131 people dead.
Tragedy in Indonesia

Over 130 people dead following stampede at Indonesian soccer game

Rihanna to headline 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Rihanna.
are you ready for some rihanna?

Rihanna to headline 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Tennis great Roger Federer announces retirement
Roger Federer
Final Serve

Tennis great Roger Federer announces retirement

Alcaraz becomes youngest No. 1 ranked player in men's tennis
Carlos Alcaraz
Serving up victory

Alcaraz becomes youngest No. 1 ranked player in men's tennis

Tiafoe 1st U.S. man in U.S. Open semifinals since '06
frances tiafoe us open photo
win win win

Tiafoe 1st U.S. man in U.S. Open semifinals since '06

10 things you need to know today: August 1, 2022
A firetruck drives near the McKinney fire
Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: August 1, 2022