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An explainer of the Premier League, the top flight of English FootballAn explainer of the Premier League, the top flight of English Football
An explainer of the Premier League, the top flight of English Football
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The English Premier League (EPL) kicked off on Friday, ushering in the perfect way to fill the European sports–sized hole in your heart. Plus, with the FIFA men’s World Cup coming to North America in 2026, it’s never too early to get to know some of the best footballers on the planet. Let’s kick it.
August 16, 2024
Debunking the conspiracy theories around Australia’s B-Girl RaygunDebunking the conspiracy theories around Australia’s B-Girl Raygun
Debunking the conspiracy theories around Australia’s B-Girl Raygun
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A viral, memeable moment from the Paris Olympics has quickly become clouded by hate and malicious lies, with some falsely claiming that Australian B-Girl Raygun, aka, Rachael Gunn, conspired her way into the Games.
August 16, 2024
Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Las Vegas Aces for workplace discriminationDearica Hamby sues WNBA, Las Vegas Aces for workplace discrimination
Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Las Vegas Aces for workplace discrimination
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Three-time WNBA All-Star Dearica Hamby has filed a federal lawsuit against the league and her former team, the Las Vegas Aces, alleging unlawful workplace discrimination in relation to her second pregnancy.
August 14, 2024
The top storylines as the WNBA returns to action post-Olympic breakThe top storylines as the WNBA returns to action post-Olympic break
The top storylines as the WNBA returns to action post-Olympic break
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The Olympic break is in the rearview mirror, the trade deadline is looming, and the playoffs start in just over a month. It’s all systems go as the WNBA returns to action tomorrow — here are the top-of-mind questions before the second half tips off.
August 14, 2024
American gymnast Jordan Chiles may be stripped of bronze medalAmerican gymnast Jordan Chiles may be stripped of bronze medal
American gymnast Jordan Chiles may be stripped of bronze medal
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Six days after the competition, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it intends to strip American gymnast Jordan Chiles of her floor exercise bronze medal, but the fight isn’t over just yet.
August 12, 2024
Team Canada’s performance in Paris, by the numbersTeam Canada’s performance in Paris, by the numbers
Team Canada’s performance in Paris, by the numbers
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Closing Ceremony flag bearers swimmer Summer McIntosh and hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg carried the red and white out of Paris, capping off a record-breaking and unforgettable performance for Team Canada. Here are the highlights from the past two weeks, by the numbers.
August 12, 2024
No. 5 USWNT taking on No. 9 Brazil for Paris Olympics goldNo. 5 USWNT taking on No. 9 Brazil for Paris Olympics gold
No. 5 USWNT taking on No. 9 Brazil for Paris Olympics gold
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A historic rivalry will add a new chapter when the No. 5 USWNT faces No. 9 Brazil in tomorrow’s 11 a.m. ET gold medal match. Brew a Triple Espresso, flip on today’s 9 a.m. ET bronze medal match between No. 1 Spain and No. 4 Germany as a warmup, then dive into the two major storylines heading into tomorrow’s kickoff.
August 09, 2024
Team USA headlines star-studded women’s basketball semisTeam USA headlines star-studded women’s basketball semis
Team USA headlines star-studded women’s basketball semis
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After the American men avoided what would’ve been one of the biggest upsets of the Games and advanced to the gold medal matchup yesterday, women’s basketball takes center stage today when the stacked semis tip off in a few hours. Hoop yeah.
August 09, 2024
Everything you need to know about the Paris Olympics men’s basketball semisEverything you need to know about the Paris Olympics men’s basketball semis
Everything you need to know about the Paris Olympics men’s basketball semis
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A whopping 25 NBAers are suiting up across the four remaining countries, so expect action aplenty in today’s men’s basketball semis, with winners advancing to Saturday’s gold medal game.
August 08, 2024
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone going for repeat gold in women’s 400m hurdlesSydney McLaughlin-Levrone going for repeat gold in women’s 400m hurdles
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone going for repeat gold in women’s 400m hurdles
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Clear your cal for 3:25 p.m. ET, because an epic showdown is about to hit the purple track of Stade de France — American hurdler and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will take on her rival, Femke Bol of the Netherlands, in one of the Games’ most difficult races. On your mark, get set, let’s go.
August 08, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will fight for gold amid unwarranted gender controversyAlgerian boxer Imane Khelif will fight for gold amid unwarranted gender controversy
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will fight for gold amid unwarranted gender controversy
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will fight for a gold medal on Friday after winning yesterday’s 66kg semifinal, a moment of should-be celebration that’s been marred by unwarranted controversy due to a swarm of misinformation surrounding her gender.
August 06, 2024
Team USA women’s basketball takes on Nigeria in Paris Olympics quarter-finalsTeam USA women’s basketball takes on Nigeria in Paris Olympics quarter-finals
Team USA women’s basketball takes on Nigeria in Paris Olympics quarter-finals
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The 5x5 women’s basketball knockout stage is underway as you read this: The quarter-finals tipped off at 5 a.m. ET and will culminate with seven-time defending gold medalists Team USA vs. Nigeria at 3:30 p.m. ET. Here’s a look at the hoopin’ by the numbers.
August 06, 2024
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