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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
#nba
fromESPN.com
1 day ago
National Basketball Association

Sources: NBA investigating Bucks after Giannis says he's healthy

Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
1 week ago

Heat's anti-tanking hardline will be fully vindicated with rumored proposals

The NBA is considering changes to the Draft Lottery to combat tanking, with the Miami Heat strongly supporting these reforms.
#gambling-addiction
Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
3 hours ago

Registration open for Dodgers Dreamteam with expanded access

Dodgers Dreamteam program connects 17,000 underserved youth with baseball opportunities and comprehensive support services in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
22 hours ago

Lendeborg vows to play in NCAA final despite MCL, ankle sprains

Yaxel Lendeborg suffered injuries but is determined to play in the national title game against UConn.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Executive order aims to limit NCAA athletes to 5 years, 1 transfer

Trump signed an executive order limiting college athletes' playing seasons and transfer options, risking federal funding for non-compliance.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Player strain, brain health and cyber threats high on FA priorities

The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
Soccer (FIFA)
#tiger-woods
Miami Marlins
fromFortune
4 days ago

Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment for substance abuse after another DUI arrest | Fortune

Tiger Woods is stepping away to seek treatment after a DUI arrest and will miss the Masters for the second consecutive year.
Miami Marlins
fromFortune
4 days ago

Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment for substance abuse after another DUI arrest | Fortune

Tiger Woods is stepping away to seek treatment after a DUI arrest and will miss the Masters for the second consecutive year.
#nfl
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

NFL partners with TMRW Sports for pro flag football league

The NFL is launching a professional flag football league for men and women, supported by all 32 teams and notable investors.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

NFL partners with TMRW Sports for pro flag football league

The NFL is launching a professional flag football league for men and women, supported by all 32 teams and notable investors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Death hunted him since he was a kid': how Lamar Odom survived to become a villain in his own tale

There is a way of understanding Lamar where everything in his life is kind of in reaction to death hunting him since he was a kid, says Ryan Duffy, executive producer of Netflix's Untold sports docuseries.
LA Clippers
#march-madness
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

March Madness fatigue: Why some office workers hate 'sportsball'

March Madness can create workplace exclusion and distraction, highlighting the need for inclusive team culture.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

March Madness fatigue: Why some office workers hate 'sportsball'

March Madness can create workplace exclusion and distraction, highlighting the need for inclusive team culture.
fromDefector
5 days ago

Jaden Ivey Lost His Mind And Then His Job | Defector

Jaden Ivey hunts through a bible for passages to share with his followers. He evidently did not do the prep-work to place sticky tabs or bookmarks in there, so there are awkward moments of silence while Ivey flips back and forth and sniffs and mutters.
Chicago Bulls
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
Women
fromBustle
2 days ago

Basketball Legend Candace Parker Reveals Her Current Favorite Workout

Candace Parker shares her successful career, morning routine, and insights as a basketball analyst during March Madness.
LGBT
fromQueerty
4 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

The Sports World Is Getting The Retail Media Bug | AdExchanger

The sports industry is embracing data-driven digital marketing through initiatives like the Fieldhouse Media Network by Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
#puka-nacua
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago
Los Angeles Rams

Rams star receiver Puka Nacua in rehab after multiple off-field incidents

Puka Nacua entered rehab amid allegations of biting a woman and making antisemitic remarks, impacting his contract negotiations with the Rams.
fromESPN.com
3 days ago
Los Angeles Rams

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is in rehab, attorney says

Puka Nacua has entered rehab amid allegations of antisemitism and assault, while denying the claims and seeking to improve his behavior.
Los Angeles Rams
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Rams star Puka Nacua in rehab amid claims of antisemitic remark and biting incident

Puka Nacua is in rehab amid allegations of antisemitism and biting, which he denies, while focusing on improving his behavior.
Los Angeles Rams
fromDefector
3 days ago

Puka Nacua Is In Rehab | Defector

Puka Nacua has checked into a Malibu rehab center amid allegations of assault and antisemitism from a woman named Madison Atiabi.
Los Angeles Rams
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 days ago

NFL: Los Angeles Rams star Nacua checked into rehab

Puka Nacua is in rehab amid legal allegations including antisemitism and assault, which he denies, while the Rams support his personal development.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Rams star receiver Puka Nacua in rehab after multiple off-field incidents

Puka Nacua entered rehab amid allegations of biting a woman and making antisemitic remarks, impacting his contract negotiations with the Rams.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is in rehab, attorney says

Puka Nacua has entered rehab amid allegations of antisemitism and assault, while denying the claims and seeking to improve his behavior.
Washington Wizards
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC hoopers try to impress Tracy McGrady and Jadakiss for spot in revamped OBL | amNewYork

Tracy McGrady is rebooting the Ones Basketball League, a one-on-one basketball competition featuring teams from various cities.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Recent UFC signee suspended 9 months for positive steroid test

Levi Rodrigues' Contender Series victory is overturned due to a positive drug test for nandrolone, resulting in a nine-month suspension and a fine.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The player who tackled cancer and now wants to take on the world

David Brooks overcame cancer and returned to football, showcasing resilience and motivation despite missing the World Cup due to illness.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Previewing the 2026 McDonald's All American girls' game

The McDonald's All American game showcases top high school basketball prospects, featuring balanced rosters and key individual matchups.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Giants' Skattebo apologizes for 'tasteless joke' on CTE, asthma

I recently did an interview and had a lapse in judgment, which resulted in me making a tasteless joke about CTE and asthma. It was never my intention to downplay the seriousness of head injuries or asthma.
New York Giants
#ncaa
fromESPN.com
4 days ago
National Basketball Association

NCAA proposes barring players who opt into, remain in draft

NCAA considers eligibility rule changes to prevent athletes in professional drafts from competing in college sports.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Data usage, AI's role and player welfare - 'Football in 10 Years' discussion

AI will significantly influence football analysis and presentation by 2036, but technology should not detract from the enjoyment and emotional aspects of the game.
Higher education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

This new California law will offer college students rehab before discipline for overdosing

California college students will have more protections and resources when experiencing an overdose starting July 2025.
Washington DC
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The World Anti-Doping Agency wants to ban Trump and U.S. government officials from international sporting events for not paying their dues | Fortune

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering a rule to bar U.S. government officials, including President Trump, from attending major international sporting events in response to unpaid dues and disputes over doping case handling.
Women
fromFast Company
6 days ago

WNBA star Breanna Stewart: Women 'know what it means to step up to the plate'

Women and girls have made significant strides in sports since the passage of Title IX in 1972, leading to greater visibility and opportunities.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty

Jalen Smith appeared in federal court in Philadelphia and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery charges, becoming the first of 26 people charged in the scheme to formally do so. It came a week before the start of March Madness, in which bettors will wager billions legally - and illegally - on the 68 college basketball teams in the tournament.
Poker
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Sondheimer: A family turns to high school sports to reduce stress from tragedy

Because everything there reminds me of Johnny," she said. My reaction was silence and determination to make sure common sense prevailed to make sure her senior son, Jake, a top pitcher who transferred from Palm Desert to Rancho Christian, had this continuing stress resolved after an already awful ordeal engulfed him and his parents for months.
SF parents
#wnba-collective-bargaining-agreement
Women
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

WNBA, players' union reach verbal agreement on CBA to avoid lockout | amNewYork

The WNBA and WNBPA reached a verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement that ties player salaries to league revenue for the first time, with average salaries exceeding $500,000 and significant increases across all salary tiers.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

Sources: WNBPA offers revenue sharing, housing concessions in latest proposal

Women
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

WNBA, players' union reach verbal agreement on CBA to avoid lockout | amNewYork

The WNBA and WNBPA reached a verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement that ties player salaries to league revenue for the first time, with average salaries exceeding $500,000 and significant increases across all salary tiers.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

Sources: WNBPA offers revenue sharing, housing concessions in latest proposal

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Athlete mocked for saying she's traumatized from rooming with someone she later found out was trans - LGBTQ Nation

Former SJSU volleyball player Brooke Slusser faces social media criticism for claiming trauma from discovering a transgender teammate was trans, despite no negative incidents occurring during their friendship and cohabitation.
Brooklyn Nets
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

For young Nets, Terance Mann provides the pro's blueprint

Terance Mann provides veteran leadership and steadiness to the young Nets roster through both on-court performance and off-court mentorship, contributing significantly beyond traditional statistics.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Big Ten asks NCAA to pause tampering inquiries, revamp rules

The Big Ten requests NCAA halt tampering investigations, arguing current rules designed before athlete compensation cannot be equitably enforced in modern college sports.
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Former NBPA Head Tamika Tremaglio Discusses The WNBA Labor Battle And The Art Of Bargaining | Defector

When things are intense and you feel like you've gotten in a rhythm and you may get it done and you might get to conclude it, you want to keep going. You don't want to lose the momentum, because the pause you take allows people to go into another dimension. They'll go back home, or they'll get into other meetings, and you don't keep that momentum going.
National Basketball Association
Higher education
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Trump plans executive order to address college sports issues

President Trump pledged to issue an executive order within one week addressing college sports problems, particularly NIL regulations and economic issues, following a White House roundtable with athletic leaders.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Mental Health Took Center Court During NBA All-Star Weekend

Emotional resilience and awareness are now recognized as essential components of elite athletic performance, replacing suppression with healthy expression to reduce stress and mental-health risks.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

NCAA to use tech to monitor tournament officials for betting

The NCAA will monitor basketball, baseball, and softball championship officials using ProhiBet technology to detect any betting account openings or wagers by officials.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Parents Are Getting Tasered, Punched, and Arrested Over a Seemingly Benign Activity. It Didn't Used to Be Like This.

They were right. If you've been around interscholastic sports long enough, you can sense trouble. The real problem arrived in the fourth quarter, when two players tackled each other at half court. Coaches and teammates rushed in, and one boy appeared to kick the player from the opposing team. Security and administrators broke up the tussle, but this time parents made it to the center of the action.
US news
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NCAA to require availability reports from tournament teams

NCAA mandates player availability reports for men's and women's basketball tournaments with financial penalties for non-compliance, marking the first championship-wide implementation of this policy.
Wellness
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Are the Enhanced Games the Future of Sport or a Steroid "Clown Show"? We're About to Find Out.

Some elite swimmers openly admit or contemplate using performance-enhancing drugs while fellow athletes express concern about competitions where drug use is public.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Super Bowl for Brain Health: Building a Brain-Positive Economy

Brain health has become a central global priority, especially after COVID-19, affecting emotional, physical, and societal wellbeing, with over one-third affected worldwide.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Change the game: How sports can drive social impact

Major 2026 sporting events create opportunities to expand youth sports access through local, affordable, and sustained community-driven programs and corporate partnerships.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Nike is being investigated for anti-white discrimination. It could upend corporate DEI.

EEOC opened an investigation into Nike for alleged DEI-driven discrimination against white employees and applicants, signaling agency prioritization of such claims under Andrea Lucas.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We should support ex-academy footballers properly | Letter

Released academy footballers need embedded psychological support and coordinated FA, Premier League and EFL investment to prevent harm and unequal aftercare.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'Street agents' exploiting athletes in NIL deals, coaches warn

Unregulated "street agents" have proliferated in the NIL era, exploiting especially high school athletes by negotiating deals and charging fees without certification.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

NFL athletes help students celebrate new sports field in East Palo Alto

A $5.5 million renovation delivered a regulation multi-sport Los Robles-Ronald McNair field in East Palo Alto, benefiting local youth and honoring former players.
National Basketball Association
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago

The NBA wants to embrace content creators without degrading its golden goose of live sports rights

The NBA is integrating content creators into events while maintaining major media partnerships to engage younger audiences without abandoning live-game revenue.
National Basketball Association
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Another NBA star gets filmed in a very vulnerable position in the post-game locker room... - Queerty

A cameraman captured Rudy Gobert partially undressed in the Timberwolves locker room, reigniting concerns about locker-room privacy and media access policies.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
1 month ago

The NBA Could Really Use A Break | Defector

The NBA's All-Star Weekend highlights deep structural problems—rampant tanking, load management, declining competitive integrity, and spectacle replacing meaningful basketball.
fromDefector
2 months ago

Rigging A College Basketball Game Seems Stressful | Defector

On Thursday, federal prosecutors in Philadelphia brought charges against 26 people they say were involved in a scheme to fix bets on college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association games. The point-shaving scheme, according to a 70-page indictment unsealed that morning, involved at least three dozen players on 17 different teams. Twenty of the defendants played college basketball during at least one of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 NCAA seasons.
National Basketball Association
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