TAMPA, Fla.—Konnor McClain arrived in Texas last spring adrift, her confidence shattered. The gymnastics that came so easily for so long to the precocious teenager had turned shaky. Uncertain. At one point last spring, she felt she was “the most garbage gymnast ever.” She watched the 2021 U.S. Championships from the stands and caught the…
Edwards Stops Usman Late in 5th, Wins UFC Welterweight Title
SALT LAKE CITY—Leon Edwards dropped Kamaru Usman with a kick to the head and neck in the final minute of the fifth round to win the welterweight championship at UFC 278 on Saturday night. Usman appeared to be seconds away from a 16th consecutive victory, which would have tied an all-time UFC record, before Edwards…
4-Time Boxing Champ Broner Withdraws From Saturday Fight
Four-time world champion Adrien Broner withdrew Monday from his nationally televised fight against Omar Figueroa on Saturday night, citing mental health. Broner announced his decision on Instagram, apologizing to his fans and asking for prayers. He said mental health is real and that “I’ve watched a lot of people die playing with they boxing career…
US Beats Austria 7–0, Improves to 3–0 in World Junior
EDMONTON, Alberta—Wyatt Kaiser and Carter Mazur each scored twice and the United States beat winless Austria 7–0 on Saturday to improve to 3–0 in group play in the world junior championship. Matt Coronato, Red Savage and Sasha Pastujov also scored for the defending champion Americans. Andrew Oke stopped 11 shots in the first two periods…
Sue Bird at Peace for What Could Be Final Game in Seattle
SEATTLE—Now that a bit of time has passed, Sue Bird knows she made the right decision announcing publicly what she knew inside—that this would be her last season. But the emotions that are likely to come when she plays what could be her final game in Seattle? Bird has no idea what that’ll be like….
Griner Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison in Russia
KHIMKI, Russia—A Russian court on Thursday sentenced U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years prison on drugs charges, after finding her guilty of narcotics possession and smuggling for bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia. A Russian state prosecutor had requested 9.5 years in prison for Griner, who said in her closing remarks that bringing…
Russian Expert at Griner’s Trial Discusses Medical Cannabis
KHIMKI, Russia–The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use. Griner acknowledged in court earlier this month that she was carrying vape canisters containing cannabis oil when she was arrested in…
Sydney McLaughlin Anchors US on Record-Setting Day at Worlds
EUGENE, Ore.—It only made sense that Sydney McLaughlin would run the last, victorious lap of world championships for the United States. It only made sense she would win that race by a lot. America’s burgeoning speed star turned a close 4×400-meter relay into a laugher on the anchor leg Sunday, putting the final stamp on…
Former Star Quarterback of South Carolina Gamecocks Phil Petty Dead at 43
Phil Petty, a former University of South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback, died last week after suffering from an unspecified illness, according to multiple reports. He was 43. Petty played for the Gamecocks from 1999 to 2001 and “made a huge impact” on the football program, the school said in a news release, offering condolences to the…
Muhammad Ali’s ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ Belt Sells for $6.18 Million
DALLAS—Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight title fight was sold at auction on Sunday for $6.18 million. The winner of the heated competition for the belt was Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, according to Heritage Auctions in Dallas. In a tweet Sunday, Irsay confirmed he acquired the belt for…
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