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Figure Skating-ISU to Raise Minimum Age for Senior Competitions to 17

The International Skating Union (ISU) voted to gradually raise the minimum competition age for senior figure skating competitions from 15 to 17 after a passionate debate at their congress on Tuesday. The decision came after Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance while at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February, when…


ISU to Raise Minimum Age for Senior Figure Skating Competitions to 17

The International Skating Union (ISU) voted to gradually raise the minimum competition age for senior figure skating competitions from 15 to 17 after a passionate debate at their congress on Tuesday. The decision came after Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance while at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February, when…


I Would Probably Not Have Played Any Other Grand Slam With My Injury, Says Nadal After French Win

PARIS—Rafael Nadal would probably not have played any Grand Slam other than the French Open with the chronic foot injury that needed numbing injections in Paris, the 14-time Roland Garros champion said on Monday. The Spaniard’s record-extending triumph on the Paris clay earned him an all-time best 22nd men’s singles major with a 6–3 6–3…


Phelps, Vonn Headline Team USA Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, and alpine skiing great Lindsey Vonn headlined the United States Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 that was announced on Monday. Among the 12 individuals being inducted are Natalie Coughlin (swimming), Mia Hamm (soccer), Michelle Kwan (figure skating), the late Pat Summitt (coach:…


Nadal Wins Record-Extending 14Th French Open Title, Takes Grand Slam Tally to 22

PARIS—Rafael Nadal brutally crushed Casper Ruud on Sunday to lift a record-extending 14th French Open trophy and increase his lead at the top of the list of men’s Grand Slam champions. There was a sense of deja vu as the Spaniard, who turned 36 on Friday, swept aside Norwegian Ruud 6–3 6–3 6–0 on a…


Cameron Smith Noses Ahead of Field at Memorial

World No. 3 Cameron Smith of Australia shot a 3-under 69 amid tough scoring conditions to forge a narrow lead Friday at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio. Smith was one of six co-leaders after Thursday’s opening round. Now he stands alone at 8 under, one shot ahead of Denny McCarthy and South Korea’s K.H….


Pro Bowl Center Alex Mack Officially Retires After 204 Games

Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack confirmed his retirement Friday after 13 seasons with three teams. “I have decided to hang up my cleats,” he posted on Twitter. “I am so grateful to the game of football and everything it has given me. From the very start it helped shape who I am and taught…


Nadal to French Open Final After Zverev Injury; Ruud Next

PARIS—Rafael Nadal was locked in a tight, compelling, and lengthy French Open semifinal Friday when his opponent, third-seeded Alexander Zverev, ran to to chase a shot and twisted his right ankle. Zverev crumpled to the ground, wailing in agony and clutching at his lower leg. His black outfit, arms and legs caked with rust-colored clay,…


The Beat Goes On: Iga Swiatek to Meet Coco Gauff in French Open Final

Top-seeded Iga Swiatek received a little boost from Led Zeppelin to take the next step on her stairway to tennis heaven on Thursday. Swiatek listened to music from the legendary rock band before inching closer to her second French Open title in three years, courtesy of a 6–2, 6–1 win over Russian Daria Kasatkina in…


Ukraine Beat Scotland to Keep World Cup Dream Alive

GLASGOW, Scotland—Ukraine kept alive their dream of reaching the World Cup finals by beating Scotland 3–1 in their playoff at Hampden Park on Wednesday in their first game since the Russian invasion of their country. Ukraine will now face Wales on Sunday in Cardiff with the winner taking a place at November’s finals in Qatar….