Category: Sports News

26 Injured in Massive Brawl at Mexican Soccer Match, Matches Suspended

MEXICO CITY—Mexico’s soccer league on Sunday said it would suspend upcoming matches at a stadium in the central city of Queretaro where violent clashes left two dozen people injured and restrict visiting fans from attending away games. The brutal attacks among spectators during the Queretaro-Atlas match on Saturday sent 26 people, mostly men, to hospital…


Mikaela Shiffrin Shiffrin Back on Top in Alpine Ski World Cup Super-G

The three-time overall World Cup champion, American Mikaela Shiffrin finished second behind Romane Miradoli Saturday in the 30th super-G event at Lenzerheide, Switzerland, to take the sole lead in the Alpine Ski World Cup standings. Despite being unable to medal in six events at the recent Winter Olympics, Shiffrin said “this is really great today, that’s a positive thing of course,…


Mikaela Shiffrin Back on Top in Alpine Ski World Cup Super-G

The three-time overall World Cup champion, American Mikaela Shiffrin finished second behind Romane Miradoli Saturday in the 30th super-G event at Lenzerheide, Switzerland, to take the sole lead in the Alpine Ski World Cup standings. Despite being unable to medal in six events at the recent Winter Olympics, Shiffrin said “this is really great today, that’s a positive thing of course,…


Top 25 Roundup: No. 6 Kansas Bounces Back to Beat TCU

Ochai Agbaji scored 22 points Thursday as No. 6 Kansas regained a share of the Big 12 lead by outlasting TCU 72–68 at Lawrence, Kansas. The Jayhawks (24–6, 13–4 Big 12) trailed for much of the second half before Agbaji connected on two free throws and converted a steal into a dunk with 6:29 left…


Shane Warne, Legendary Australian Cricketer, Dead at 52 After ‘Suspected Heart Attack’

Australian cricketer Shane Warne, considered the greatest leg-spin bowler of all time, has died after suffering a suspected heart attack at his villa in Thailand, his management company confirmed on Friday. He was 52. “It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui,…


Iowa Bans Male-Born Athletes From Participating in Female Sports at Schools

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday signed a bill barring male-born athletes from competing in female sports programs at school and college. Under the bill, known as HF 2416, public and private K-12 schools and community colleges, as well as colleges and universities affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics…


Stanford Goalkeeper Katie Meyer Dead at 22

STANFORD, Calif.—Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer, who memorably led the Cardinal to victory in the 2019 NCAA College Cup championship game, has died. She was 22. The cause of death was not released. Stanford first announced the death of a student at one of its residence halls on Monday. On Tuesday, the university confirmed it was…


No Commitment to Lift Russia Sanctions in Case of Peace Deal: IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has not made a commitment to lift sanctions on Russia in case of a ceasefire or peace deal following its invasion of Ukraine, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday. The IOC said on Monday it was recommending that sports organizations do not allow the participation of Russian and Belarusian…


Russian, Belarusian Athletes Barred From Beijing Paralympics: IPC

BEIJING—Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred from the Winter Paralympics in Beijing on the eve of the Games following threats of boycotts by other teams over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said. Belarus has been a key staging area for the full-scale invasion Russia launched on Ukraine a week ago. Thursday’s…


Tiger Woods Wins Inaugural Player Impact Program, Collects $8 Million

Tiger Woods has not competed in any official tournament for over a year but he still beat PGA Tour big hitters Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, and Jon Rahm to win the inaugural Player Impact Program and its $8 million first prize, the U.S.-based circuit said on Wednesday. The concept, which awarded a combined…