By Madeline Coleman Antony Blinken: “We will not relent until Brittney, Paul Whelan, and all other wrongfully detained Americans are reunited with their loved ones.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken responded to news Thursday that Brittney Griner…
Von Miller Reveals What He Told Cowboys in Free Agency
By Daniel Chavkin The pass rusher originally preferred to sign in Dallas. View the original article to see embedded media. Von Miller surprised the NFL when he signed a six-year, $120 million contract with the Bills in free agency, largely because it s…
Dos Anjos Seeks to Become the ‘Best Rafael Ever’ vs. Fiziev
By Justin Barrasso His second time chasing a championship, the lightweight Brazilian knows well there’s marginal room for error in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night headliner. View the original article to see embedded media. Welcome to The Weekly Takedown, Sp…
‘He’s Like Knock-Off McGregor’: Wade Unloads on Loughnane
By John Morgan, MMA Underground Wade says he’s unhappy with the perceived treatment of Loughnane and promises to dominate him at the 2022 PFL 9 in August. View the original article to see embedded media. Chris Wade is a familiar name in the PFL playoff…
Stefon Diggs Includes Brother, Trevon, in Top Three CBs List
By Michael Shapiro Buffalo’s star wide receiver is backing his brother in a ranking of the league’s top cornerbacks. Bills receiver Stefon Diggs is never afraid to be bold, and he didn’t hold back when assessing the league’s wide receivers and cornerba…
SI:AM | Rafael Nadal Injury Throws a Wrench in Dream Wimbledon Final
By Dan Gartland He goes into his semifinal match against Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal injury. Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. Let’s take a look at what’s going on across the pond. In today’s SI:AM: 🎾 The latest from Wimbledon 🏈 The NFL’s unique sibli…
Report: Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty in Russian Court to Drug Charges
By Daniel Chavkin She could face up to 10 years in prison. View the original article to see embedded media. Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court to drug charges Thursday, according to Reuters. The penalty for such charges could lead to 10 …
U.S. Soccer Announces Steps Against Coach Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
By Nick Selbe Brad Evans, who spent 13 years as Toledo’s head coach, also worked in the Olympic Development Program and was a U.S. Soccer instructor. Editors’ note: This story contains accounts of sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a survivo…
Canadian Olympic Swimmer Says She Was Drugged at World Championships
By Madeline Coleman Mary-Sophie Harvey shared on Instagram there is a “four-to-six-hour window where I can’t recall a single thing.” Mary-Sophie Harvey, a Canadian swimmer and Tokyo Olympian, shared Wednesday on Instagram that she was drugged on the la…
Report: Wizards Giving Beal Full No-Trade Clause in Contract
By Daniel Chavkin The longtime Washington guard will become the only player to have a full no-trade clause in their current contract. View the original article to see embedded media. Bradley Beal has agreed to sign a five-year, $251 million contract to…