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The Sporting Event Where Everyone Is Doping
Athletes at the Enhanced Games were bigger—but not exactly better.
‘We’re all better because we knew him:’ WALB Sports team remembers TCC graduate, athlete killed in crash
"In honoring Deontavis, let us remember him for his extraordinary spirit, his kindness, and the joy he brought to those around him. "
Exploring Travel Sports: Highs and Lows
Key takeaways:Travel sports present a unique mental health challenge for athletesParents and caregivers need to have an open and honest conversation with how their kids are doingTravel sports can teach resilience, teamwork and camaraderie, says Dr. Jessica Higgs
Exploring Travel Sports: Highs and Lows
Key takeaways:Travel sports present a unique mental health challenge for athletesParents and caregivers need to have an open and honest conversation with how their kids are doingTravel sports can teach resilience, teamwork and camaraderie, says Dr. Jessica Higgs
Gordon Monson: A ranking of the 31 most important, most prominent athletes in the state of Utah
From AJ Dybantsa to Zavier Gozo, these are the state’s biggest stars, The Tribune columnist writes.
Meet Louisville-area high school girls athlete of the week nominees
Five KHSAA softball, lacrosse and track athletes have been nominated for The Courier Journal’s girls athlete of the week. Cast your vote!
Top performers in high school sports from May 18-23
Check out who the top athletes of the week were and what they accomplished.
Video: EPOS Sports Experience returns to Oklahoma State for seventh annual camp
The EPOS Sports Experience is preparing for its seventh annual overnight sports camp at the campus of Oklahoma State University, aiming to help student-athletes grow both on and off the
Grove City's Tommi Ewing named OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week
In five games, the softball star batted .643 with nine hits, including five home runs and two doubles, 10 RBIs, nine runs and no strikeouts.
Unified track and field team brings Klamath County students together through sports
Klamath County students are building friendships and athletic skills through Unified track and field, an inclusive program that brings together athletes with and without disabilities.
EPOS Sports Experience returns to Oklahoma State for seventh annual camp
The EPOS Sports Experience is preparing for its seventh annual overnight sports camp at the campus of Oklahoma State University, aiming to help student-athletes grow both on and off the
Vote for Girls Athlete of the Week for May 18-22 presented by the Vance Law Firm
Cast your vote for the Montgomery Advertiser's Girls Athlete of the Week for April May 18-22 presented by the Vance Law Firm.
Are steroids the future? At the Enhanced Games, that future is now
The Enhanced Games has sold a group of athletes on its vision of a future of PEDs. Can it convince the rest of us?
At the Arctic Games, Canada and Greenland vs. Trump Feels Like Its Own Sport
Geopolitics found its way to the podium in Whitehorse as athletes from the circumpolar North competed in sports as mainstream as hockey and as unusual as the two-foot high kick.
Welcome to sport’s ultimate taboo where athletes risk it all for millions in Las Vegas
The Enhanced Games promise human advancement and world records but critics fear more worrying effects
Maine ballot initiative to prevent trans athletes in girls sports could be ruled invalid
Gov. DeSantis approves bills to help high school athletes, including one inspired by Teddy Bridgewater
Coaches will get more leeway and support in doing their jobs of mentorship.
DeSantis signs Florida bill on H.S. sports transfers, coaches' pay
The bill is meant to curb frequent high school athlete transfers and boost pay for coaches.
The NAACP’s boycott call is a wake-up moment for the American Black athlete
In a country where their rights are being attacked from all sides, it’s time for Black college athletes to utilize their power
Adaptive sports athletes test new courts at U.S. Soccer training center in metro Atlanta
Michigan football lands in-state commitment from Lundon Hampton
Michigan football secures a commitment from 2027 three-star athlete Lundon Hampton, flipping him from a rival.
Long Beach Century Club Hosts 38th Annual Middle School Sports Awards Banquet
The Long Beach Century Club hosted its 38th annual middle school sports awards banquet last Thursday at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid, honoring young athletes from across the Long Beach Unified School District. The club welcomed around 1,500 athletes, coaches, faculty and family members whi
Te'o: Aaron Rodgers is the 'last of a dying breed in professional sports'
NFL Network's Manti Te'o cites Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' NFL career accomplishments as being some of the best among active professional athletes.
Standouts on and off field: 3 finalists for Indianapolis City Male Athlete of the Year
Bishop Chatard's Phoenix Boyer, Cathedral's Kyle Harden and Crispus Attucks' Corshawn Sartin finalists for City Male Athlete of Year for 2026.
Drug-enhanced sports: 'Clown show' or the future?
More than 40 athletes, most using performance-enhancing drugs, will compete in the Enhanced Games in a competition that seeks to upend sporting norms.
Why College Sports Should Go Corporate
Teams are worth a lot of money that public universities could use to fund academic priorities. It’s also an opportunity to abandon the myth of the “student-athlete.”
Brendan Sorsby Faces Long Odds In Fight Against Permanent NCAA Gambling Ban
A former arbitrator of NCAA infractions cases says Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby faces an uphill fight trying to force the NCAA to stand down on enforcing the policy that permanently bans athletes who are found to have wagered on their own team.
Why The Former ‘Fastest Girl In America’ Wants To Change Sports
A record-breaking runner reveals the harmful side of sports culture and shares her ideas for how coaches, parents and young athletes can cultivate a healthier sports environment.
Spring Sports Teams Turn to Offseason Hopes
It’s an exciting time to be a student-athlete at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. Between prom and the sports playoffs, there’s plenty to dress up for.
Standouts on, off field: 4 finalists for Indianapolis City Female Athlete of the Year
Crispus Attucks' Kamrah Banks, Heritage Christian's Natalie Curnutt, Covenant Christian's Emiline Flatt, Bishop Chatard's Julia Score finalists.
See Memphis area's top moments from Day 1 of TSSAA spring state championships
Memphis area high school teams and athletes shined on Day 1 of the TSSAA spring state championships.
Alcoa tops Knoxville's best moments from Day 1 of TSSAA spring state tournament
Here's a look at top moments from Day 1 of the TSSAA spring state tournaments for Knoxville area athletes and teams.
College Station sports medicine clinic treats everyone like an athlete
SPONSORED: "We're building a community, not a clinic." Alpha Sports Performance Medicine in College Station has a unique approach — treating everyone like an athlete. Dr. Ben Baumgartner travels the world with Team USA and brings that expertise home.
Black leaders turn to collegiate sports in fight over Southern representation
The NAACP’s Out of Bounds campaign urges Black student athletes to avoid committing to top athletic programs in the South unless Black political power is restored.
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers.
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers.
NAACP asks Black athletes to boycott SEC, ACC powers in latest sports-as-politics pressure campaign
The NAACP launched its "Out of Bounds" campaign calling on black athletes and fans to boycott public universities across eight Southern states.
NAACP asks Black athletes to boycott SEC, ACC powers in latest sports-as-politics pressure campaign
The NAACP launched its "Out of Bounds" campaign calling on black athletes and fans to boycott public universities across eight Southern states.
NAACP urging athletes, fans to boycott college athletic programs over voting rights complaints
The schools identified by the campaign include Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Clemson, Tennessee, Texas and Texas A&M
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that are taking steps that the nation’s oldest civil rights group says are restricting Black voting rights.
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that are taking steps that the nation's oldest
NAACP urging athletes, fans to boycott over voting rights
The NAACP on Tuesday launched the "Out of Bounds" campaign to urge Black athletes and fans to boycott some public universities over voting restrictions.
Inside the trans athlete podium controversy sending political shockwaves in California ahead of elections
California's CIF forced co-podium placements with trans athlete AB Hernandez, igniting a firestorm in the national debate over girls' sports.
NAACP urges Black athletes to boycott college sports in the South
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers.
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers.
MIAC announces 2026 spring sport Elite 22 winners
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) recognized some of its best and brightest spring-sport student-athletes on Tuesday with the announcement of the baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track & field Elite 22 Awards.
Section 4 H.S. sports' postseason results, top athletes through May 26
See which Section 4 teams are advancing in the spring postseason.
Danny Strohm Joins Little Rock as Assistant AD for Sports Performance
Little Rock Athletics has added another experienced piece to its athletics performance staff with the hiring of Danny Strohm as Assistant AD for Sports Performance. Strohm arrives at Little Rock with an extensive Division I background and a reputation for individualized athlete development, bringing experience from multiple successful programs across collegiate athletics.
High school athlete slams CIF's shared podium rule as humiliating response that fails female competitors
Trans athlete AB Hernandez dominated CIF Southern Section girls' track finals, reigniting debate over California's transgender sports policies.
Vote for Blue FCU's Fort Collins-area Boys Athlete of Week (May 18)
Vote for Blue FCU's Boys Athlete of the Week, with nominees from Wellington baseball, Heritage Christian track and Fort Collins baseball/track.
High school sports 23 weekend top performers basked in the sun
Finally blessed with good weather, these 23 high school athletes showed their best stuff over the weekend. Check out the top performers.
Cortland Athletics wins third straight SUNYAC Commissioner's Cup for all-sports excellence
It's the the 20th time overall that Red Dragons student-athletes have claimed the trophy since the competition began in the 1996-97 season.
Who should be this week's boys' Athlete of the Week?
It's time to vote for The News-Gazette's Athletes of the Week, powered by Copper Creek Contractors. Each Monday, The News-Gazette will publish an online poll with four boys and four
Who should be this week's girls' Athlete of the Week?
It's time to vote for The News-Gazette's Athletes of the Week, powered by Copper Creek Contractors. Each Monday, The News-Gazette will publish an online poll with four boys and four
Free sports physicals eliminating barriers, preventing future injuries
With summer approaching, it’s time for athletes to get their yearly physical.
New OHSAA rule could allow athletes to play at other schools
The rule would allow pubic school student athletes to play a sport at another school if their school doesn't offer it
Best Vermont high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are top 25
A new study ranks the top 25 high schools in Vermont for athletes. See which schools made the list in 2026.
Riverrock brings festivities, outdoor sports to Belle Isle for 18th year
Richmond’s beloved sports and music festival Riverrock brought together athletes, crowds and dogs for three days of outdoor activities, family fun and live entertainment this weekend.
Here and Now: Universal childcare, legendary Black athletes, reimagined 'Cats' on Broadway
On this episode of Here and Now, Sandra Bookman sits down with various guests to discuss universal childcare, legendary Black athletes, innovative programs in the Office of Criminal Justice, and a re-imagined Broadway production.
Vote for Girls Athlete of the Week for May 11-15 presented by the Vance Law Firm
Cast your vote for the Montgomery Advertiser's Girls Athlete of the Week for April May 11-15 presented by the Vance Law Firm.
When athletes trade sports dreams for regular jobs
After years of taking orders from coaches, some ex-players decide it’s their turn to start bossing people around.
Winter Sports Wrap: See Belmont’s League All-Stars
In Mackenzie Clarke’s own words, she felt FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). After missing her sophomore season of ice hockey to focus on year-round field hockey in the most important year for her college recruiting, she yearned to return to her first sport at the high school level. Two years later, she’s graduating as the lone Belmont High School All-Scholastic honoree across all Marauders winter athletes. “It’s always been a part of me,” Clarke said. “I started to miss it, and a bunch of people who I played field hockey with were on the team that year.” The senior forward
Augusta Sports Council awards 10 scholarships to high school students across CSRA
Ten graduating student-athletes from the CSRA have been awarded GAMES Scholarships.
How this South Jersey multi-sport athlete made her way onto the U.S. Special Olympics roster
Kostyuk completes Harvard Business School course designed for athletes
Marta Kostyuk is the latest WTA star to complete the Harvard Business School's Crossover Into Business for elite athletes.
Yuen: Youth sports are getting more intense. Tell me what you’re seeing.
From travel teams to rising costs, youth sports have transformed family life. We’re reporting on the impact in Minnesota — and want to hear from parents, athletes and coaches.
How new Florida law will change high school sports rosters overnight
Florida Senate Bill 538 requires non-traditional student-athletes to play sports at a high school in the county in which they reside.
‘Football City USA’ adds players, including Steelers’ Mason Rudolph, to York County Sports Hall of Fame
Rock Hill hosted the York County Sports Hall of Fame ceremony, featuring the induction of NFL quarterback Mason Rudolph of the Pittsburgh Steelers, plus other former athletes and coaches.
2026 Observer Sports All-Commencement teams
Jeremiyah Love and Hannah Hidalgo take home Athlete of the Year honors to lead the All-Commencement teams.
Former ABC13 sports director Dennis Carter raises funds for student-athlete scholarships
Former ABC13 sports director Dennis Carter spent time on the golf course raising money to help local student-athletes take their next step.
Fresno podcaster launches sports rep firm, signs UFC contender
What originally started off as a media brand built on hustle and relationships has now grown into a full-service athlete marketing venture for Central Valley entrepreneur Frank Dalena. Dalena, the founder of the popular podcast
Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams and U.S. Soccer Team Up with BofA to Host Annual “Sports with Us” Clinic for Southland Kids
\\ MEDIA ADVISORY ** Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams and U.S. Soccer Team Up with BofA to Host Annual “Sports with Us” Clinic for Southland Kids Legendary athletes to lead clinic focusing on sports fundamentals and life skills WHAT: On May 19, approximately 100 kids from across Los Angeles
Parents of girls' track star facing trans athlete speak out against Newsom over Title IX crisis
Parents of high school athlete Reese Hogan condemn Gov. Newsom as their daughter faces a trans competitor in California girls' track sectional finals.
Four Women’s Tennis Student-Athletes Named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District®
Savannah Webster, Cielo Tapia-Cruz, Libbie Hamilton and Jessica Popiol Honored for Dedication to Their Studies
The Graduation Issue 2026: Best of graduating seniors in men’s sports
Meet the best men’s athletes graduating in the Class of 2026.
Sportswriting From the Varsity Athlete’s Perspective | Sports
Sportswriting From the Varsity Athlete’s Perspective | Sports | The Harvard Crimson
West Ottawa celebrates 23 seniors headed to play college sports across the country
Check out where the West Ottawa senior athletes are headed next year in college.
Bill seeks to end 'vulture practices' in kids sports: What it means
A new bill introduced in Congress takes aim at private equity's involvement in youth sports. Here's what it means for athletes and their parents.
Smith Entertainment Group and Intermountain Health Announce Groundbreaking Partnership and Creation of World-Class Sports Performance Center Co-located with Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth Practice Facilities
First-of-its-kind campus combines NBA and NHL practice facilities with a state-of-the-art sports medicine center powered by a single, integrated healthcare provider, further positioning Utah as a global leader in athlete performance, innovation, and care Intermountain Health named official healthcare partner for the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth beginning July 1,
Smith Entertainment Group and Intermountain Health Announce Groundbreaking Partnership and Creation of World-Class Sports Performance Center Co-located with Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth Practice Facilities
First-of-its-kind campus combines NBA and NHL practice facilities with a state-of-the-art sports medicine center powered by a single, integrated healthcare provider, further positioning Utah as a global leader in athlete performance, innovation, and care Intermountain Health named official healthcare partner for the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth beginning July 1,
Smith Entertainment Group and Intermountain Health Announce Groundbreaking Partnership and Creation of World-Class Sports Performance Center Co-located with Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth Practice Facilities
First-of-its-kind campus combines NBA and NHL practice facilities with a state-of-the-art sports medicine center powered by a single, integrated healthcare provider, further positioning Utah as a global leader in athlete performance, innovation, and care Intermountain Health named official healthcare partner for the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth beginning July 1,
Pickens Named Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Female Amateur Athlete of the Year - University of Tennessee Athletics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee softball standout Karlyn Pickens has been named the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Female Amateur Athlete of the Year.
Sun Belt SAAC Participates in Spring 2026 Mentorship Initiatives
NEW ORLEANS – Sun Belt Conference’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) leaders conducted community engagement initiatives centered on mentorship during the Spring 2026 semester.
Sports coaches can improve health for athletes with disabilities
Research highlights the role of sports coaches in enhancing health for athletes with disabilities, focusing on collaboration and effective health promotion.
Sports coaches can improve health for athletes with disabilities
Research highlights the role of sports coaches in enhancing health for athletes with disabilities, focusing on collaboration and effective health promotion.
Lopez Rec levy fails: School sports future hangs in the balance
The Lopez Island Park and Recreation District’s Proposition No. 1 levy has failed, and with it, the future of Lobo school sports is now in serious doubt.
Top Blue Water Area high school sports performers, May 4-9
Here are the top performances from local high school athletes for the week of May 4-9.
Brooklyn FC welcomes the next generation of athletes for Youth Sports Night this Saturday
Family-friendly activities, a pregame parade, halftime rugby, postgame penalty kicks, and more await fans at Maimonides Park this Saturday night.
2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Models Are Alix Earle, Tiffany Haddish, Hilary Duff, Nicole Williams English: EXCLUSIVE
TODAY exclusively revealed the covers for SI Swimsuit 2026, which features more than 30 entertainers, athletes and more stars.
Bills rookie WR is all in on Buffalo and the Sabres playoff run
Skyler Bell was a multi-sport athlete growing up, and at one time hockey was his favorite. But now it's all football for the Bills' fourth-round pick.
Roanoke family challenges VHSL policy banning homeschool athletes from public sports
Monday, a judge heard arguments over whether the student should be allowed to run while the lawsuit moves forward.
Quincy Medical Group offers free sports physicals at regional locations
The Quincy Medical Group is offering free sports physicals for area student-athletes.
Nike Gives TODAY Inside Look at Its Sports Research Lab
TODAY's Craig Melvin gets a rare look at Nike's high tech sport research lab, where scientists and engineers are working to understand the demands of the sport, the athlete, and the environments they play in to innovate and improve every aspect of athletic performances. The 84,000 sq. ft. facility boasts tech-embedded basketball courts, turf fields, treadmills, and sweat rooms that give Nike designers real time feedback on every kind of athletic performance.
Eli Lilly shoots for health in new Caitlin Clark ad campaign
Flashy three pointers; top athletes playing under the lights; cameras focusing in on our celebrity making a game-winning shot—all elements you’d typically associate with a Big Pharma ad featuring a | Flashy three pointers; top athletes playing under the lights; cameras focusing in on our celebrity making a game-winning shot—all elements you’d typically associate with a Big Pharma ad featuring a major athletic celebrity. Not for Eli Lilly though.
NCAA debuts ‘Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today’ campaign to celebrate the lessons learned beyond competition
The NCAA's newest brand campaign, "Tomorrow's Leaders, Today," showcases how college sports develop life skills and character traits that extend far beyond the game, leading to student-athletes' success later in life. The ad debuted over the weekend and will run throughout the NCAA spring championship season.
Inter-Valley Conference selects 2026 scholarship winners
See which Inter-Valley Conference student-athletes were named 2026 scholarship winners.
Gateway sports notebook: Gators track and field athletes shine at Baldwin Invitational
Gateway track and field has had a season full of big moments and top finishes at dual meets and invitationals, and many of the top Gators athletes tested their mettle at the 52nd Baldwin Invitational on May 1.