Simone Biles won’t do Yurchenko double pike vault anymore
Simone Biles may compete again. Or she may not.Either way, the 11-time Olympic medalist will not be performing her most iconic vault — one of…
Steve Bruce: Blackpool name ex-Newcastle manager as new boss
League One side Blackpool have appointed Steve Bruce as their new head coach on a two-year deal.The 63-year-old had been out of work since being…
Angels’ non-offer to Shohei Ohtani lingers ahead of Anaheim return
When Randal Grichuk was traded to the Angels last year, arriving as one of several veteran additions the club made during its all-in trade deadline…
US Open 2024: Emma Navarro beats Paula Badosa to reach first Slam semi-final
In her post-match interview, Navarro, who was born in New York, thanked her family for their support and helping her become a professional.She said: "I…
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%…
Paris 2024 Paralympics: Natasha Baker praises ‘Mary Poppins’ horse
It was dry for Wilson, who won her third Paralympic bronze medal following two third place finishes in Tokyo.World number one Fiona Howard of USA…
The Sports Report: Dodgers take care of business in Arizona
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news.From Jack Harris: It’s probably safe to put the…
Brendon McCullum: England appoint new men’s white-ball coach
Since taking charge of a Test side that had won one of its previous 17 Tests, McCullum has instilled a fearless brand of cricket, nicknamed…
D’Anon Lynn finding ways to unlock USC’s defensive potential
LAS VEGAS — D’Anton Lynn walked along the perimeter of Allegiant Stadium hours before his anticipated USC debut, headphones on, shutting out the noise around him…
Sol Bamba: Cardiff City and Leeds United plan September match tribute
Cardiff City are planning a tribute to defender Sol Bamba around their Championship home game with Leeds United on Saturday, 21 September.The former Cardiff player…
Angel City’s Ali Riley fighting notion she might have to retire
There’s a line every athlete approaches late in their career. It’s a finish line of sorts, one that separates their prime years from their borrowed-time…
Rodrigo Isgro: Harlequins sign Argentinian winger
Harlequins have signed Argentinian winger Rodrigo Isgro for the 2024-25 season. The 25-year-old represented Argentina at the 2023 Rugby World Cup as well as at…
City Section top 10 football rankings
City Section top 10 football rankings after Week 1:1. BIRMINGHAM (0-1): Patriots scored 27 points in loss to St. Bonaventure, with Antrell Harris returning a…
US Open: Jack Draper ‘proud’ to follow in Andy Murray’s footsteps
Jack Draper says he is "really proud" to have reached his first career Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open.Draper beat Czech Tomas Machac in…
The Sports Report: USC gets big season-opening win against LSU
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Football transfers: Why free agent players can be ‘gold dust’ after transfer window shuts
In all but a handful of countries - Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Greece and Turkey among them - the summer transfer window is…
Chargers newcomers out to impress Jim Harbaugh and make an impact
Taylor Heinicke wanted to unwind and celebrate making the Atlanta Falcons’ initial 53-man roster last Wednesday. The veteran quarterback clicked on a Netflix documentary that…
Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray in talks to sign Napoli and Nigeria striker
Galatasaray have confirmed they are in talks with Napoli to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen on loan.The 25-year-old had been a target for Premier League…
Will Rob Havenstein be protecting Matthew Stafford in opener?
The season opener at Detroit is less than a week away.After more than six weeks of training camp and preseason workouts, the Rams on Monday…
US Open 2024 results: Daniil Medvedev thrashes Nuno Borges to reach quarter-finals
Daniil Medvedev dropped just four games as he breezed past Nuno Borges to secure his place in the US Open quarter-finals.Russia's Medvedev, champion in New…