Flyers mascot Gritty under investigation for assault of teen
Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers’ fuzzy, orange mascot, is under investigation for an alleged physical assault of a 13-year-old boy during a photo shoot at the team’s stadium back in November, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
Confident McIlroy eyes return to world number one
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday said he has achieved everything he ever wanted to on the golf course and that success gives him the freedom to play an aggressive style that could see him retake the world number one position this week.
Tiger chasing history, but not favored at Torrey Pines
Tiger Woods will be chasing history at one of his favorite venues this week, but he won’t be the betting favorite when he tees it up at the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday.
WADA provisionally suspends Moscow lab for ‘serious violation’
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday it had provisionally suspended the status of Moscow’s anti-doping laboratory that had allowed it to analyse athlete biological passports (ABP) as Russia’s doping scandal continues.
As WNBA boosts pay, women’s hockey players see path forward
With increased pay, improved travel and a host of new maternity benefits, the WNBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA) sent up roars of celebration that reached beyond women’s basketball.
Furious at federation, Russian star braces for prospect of second missed Olympics
High jumper Maria Lasitskene, a three-time world champion, is getting a feeling of deja vu as she readies for the prospect of missing a second consecutive Olympics because of doping scandals at Russia’s athletics federation.
Luxury label Vuitton deepens U.S. ties with NBA basketball deal
LVMH’s Louis Vuitton said on Wednesday it had struck a partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), a major men’s professional league, as the luxury goods brand ramps up its efforts to make a splash in the United States.
Mavericks center Powell suffers ‘severe’ Achilles injury
Dallas Mavericks starting center Dwight Powell suffered a “severe” right Achilles injury during Tuesday night’s 110-107 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, coach Rick Carlisle confirmed.
Nike Vaporfly runners eye peak form at Dubai Marathon
Athletes wearing the controversial Nike Vaporfly shoes have backed themselves to set fast times at the Dubai Marathon this Friday as they make their case for Olympic selection.
Luxury giant Louis Vuitton in tie-up with NBA basketball league
LVMH’s Louis Vuitton said on Wednesday it had struck a multi-year partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), a major men’s professional league, as the luxury brand amps up its efforts to make a splash in the United States.
