By Madeline Coleman The race was canceled before the season began after Russia invaded Ukraine. Formula One will not be replacing the previously canceled Russian Grand Prix, bringing this year’s schedule from a record 23 races to just 22. The race was …
Dawn Staley Shows Support For Brittney Griner in Tweet
By Wilton Jackson Staley: “We all need to join forces to bring her home to her family.” View the original article to see embedded media. WNBA star Brittney Griner has been “wrongfully detained” in Russia for more than three months after Russian Federal…
What’s Next for Sasha Banks and Naomi After Their Walkout?
By Justin Barrasso They’re too talented to cut, but walking out usually carries negative consequences. SI.com’s Week in Wrestling is published every week and provides beneath-the-surface coverage of the business of pro wrestling. What’s next for Sasha …
FIBA Bans Russian, Belarusian Teams From Men’s, Women’s World Cups
By Zach Koons Additionally, the two countries will not host FIBA-sponsored events until further notice. View the original article to see embedded media. FIBA, the world’s governing body for basketball, banned Russian and Belarusian men’s and women’s te…
The Rise of Aging Rookies: Meet the WNBA’s Veteran Debutants
By Ben Pickman This season has seen seven rookies who are at least 26 years old, all veterans of the game finally getting the chance to play Stateside. Rebekah Gardner had been in the United States for just four days when she was inserted into the Sky’…
Jimmy Butler Propels Miami to Victory in Game 1
By Kyle Wood Good morning! Tuesday was a great day to be an NBA fan in Florida. The Heat and Magic had their wins last night, albeit in very different ways. Miami mounted a comeback to beat Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Orlando’s w…
Pop Star Cody Simpson Qualifies For Australian National Swim Team
By Zach Koons The singer-turned-swimmer matched the World Championships qualifying time and finished third in the 100-meter butterfly at the Australian Championships on Wednesday. View the original article to see embedded media. Pop star-turned-competi…
Lombard Eyes Run at Eagle FC Gold Before Retirement
By John Morgan, MMA Underground The 25-year combat sports veteran faces fellow UFC vet Thiago Silva in the co-main event of Friday’s Eagle FC 47 event in Miami. Hector Lombard has spent more than 25 years building a combat sports career on a reputation…
Team USA’s Naya Tapper Is Proving Women Belong in Rugby
By Senita Brooks Typically, what comes to mind with rugby is not a Black woman from South Carolina. But Naya Tapper knows things don’t always go as planned—which is how she became a face for the growing sport instead. Sports Illustrated and Empower Ony…
Report: Al Horford Out Game 1 vs. Heat, Could Miss Game 2
By Madison Williams The center is out for Game 1 vs. Heat due to entering health and safety protocols on Tuesday. View the original article to see embedded media. Hours before Game 1 of the Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference finals, Boston announced that …