A proposed rewrite of the law governing the Olympics in the United States calls on public funding for the embattled U.S. Center for SafeSport while also forming a new government office to oversee grassroots sports that have long been attached to the Olympics themselves. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the legislation, which is proposed to rework the 1978 …
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Clemson sues ACC over 'unconscionable' fees to exit conference
Despite saying they are not leaving the conference, Clemson University has filed a lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference because of their sky-high fees in order to exit. Florida State’s lawsuit against the conference said that the ACC would charge them $572 million to leave. Clemson says the price is “unconscionable” and “unenforceable.” As for Clemson, they say the ACC …
Read More »Wagner holds on for first ever March Madness victory after Howard misses late game-tying free throws
Wagner College is headed to the Round of 64 after their first NCAA Tournament win in school history. In a First Four matchup of 16 seeds, Howard missed three free-throws late to clinch Wagner’s 71-68 victory. Howard trailed by 17 points early in the second half but went on a late 14-2 run, closing within 69-68 on Bryce Harris’ layup …
Read More »Justin Fields still has MVP potential, could be Steelers' Week 1 starter over Russell Wilson, ex-NFL QB says
Justin Fields is getting a new start after a treacherous three seasons in Chicago. The Bears, the owners of the No. 1 pick and rights to Caleb Williams, traded Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week in exchange for a 2025 pick that could change its value based on playing time. However, the Steelers had already signed nine-time Pro Bowl …
Read More »Wyndham Clark reflects on how therapy resurged his golf career, getting hot in time for Masters
Wyndham Clark is getting hot at the right time, and had it not been for getting professional help, it may never have happened. It’s been a solid 12 months for Clark – entering the Wells Fargo Championship last May, he had just nine top-10 finishes, with zero wins. Well, he won that event, then won the U.S. Open the following …
Read More »Tennis player collapses during Miami Open match in scary scene
A tennis player collapsed during his Miami Open qualifying match on Monday afternoon. Arthur Cazaux fell to the floor during the third set against Marold Mayot and was forced to retire from the match. Cazaux had just won the second set, 7-5, to extend the match, and was leading the final set, two games to one. CLICK HERE FOR MORE …
Read More »Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county’s ban on transgender female athletes: 'Stop it now while we can'
Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner is backing a New York county’s effort to ban transgender athletes from competing against biological women, arguing that doing so will protect competition in female sports. “You have to compete in the biological sex that you were born. This is critical to protecting the integrity of competition in women’s sports,” Jenner, a Fox News contributor, …
Read More »5 NBA Draft prospects to watch heading into 2024 NCAA Tournament
March Madness is here, and other than college basketball fans wanting their brackets to work out and see some classic upsets, some of the NBA’s future players will be on the hardwood trying to up their draft stock. The top prospects in this year’s draft will be playing in the NCAA Tournament, and while their minds are on winning it …
Read More »Bears' Cole Kmet recalls 'really upsetting' moment he learned Justin Fields was traded
One Chicago Bears player is upset that Justin Fields is no longer on the team. Tight end Cole Kmet got a call from Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, who told him that Fields was going to be traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Eberflus made it a point to call Fields’ close friends, knowing that not everyone on the team was …
Read More »Chiefs star Travis Kelce 'in talks' to host game show reboot: report
Travis Kelce’s rising celebrity might land him on the reboot of a popular game show. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end is “in talks” with those involved with the reboot of “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?” to be the game show’s host, Variety reported Tuesday. The show would reportedly stream on Amazon Prime Video. CLICK HERE FOR …
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