Sports
- Whoopi Goldberg hopes to change the sports world with her new All-Women’s Sports Networkthegrio.com Whoopi Goldberg hopes to change the sports world with her new All-Women’s Sports Network
"If a woman is playing it, we’re showing it,” says Whoopi Goldberg on her new global women’s sports network.
> According to its website, AWSN will be available in 65 countries and will be dedicated exclusively to women’s sports featuring some of the world’s largest sports leagues, such as the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), The International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), and the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). > > On a mission to increase representation while filling a gap in global broadcasting, Goldberg partnered with CommonSpirit and Jungo TV to co-found the network. Inspired by her childhood passion for sports, the entertainer says AWSN has been 16 years in the making.
- NFL reminds players about political messaging ban after Nick Bosa fineawfulannouncing.com NFL reminds players about political messaging ban after Nick Bosa fine
The NFL sent a memo reminding players not to display political messages for games after fining Nick Bosa for wearing a MAGA hat.
- Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn to come out of retirement ahead of 2026 Gameswww.nbcnews.com Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn to come out of retirement ahead of 2026 Games
When the Olympian returned to skiing after an successful knee operation, she said she "had a smile so wide it was coming through the back of my helmet."
- NFL reportedly delayed fining Nick Bosa over MAGA hat until after electionawfulannouncing.com NFL reportedly delayed fining Nick Bosa over MAGA hat until after election
The NFL reportedly deliberately delayed its fining of San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa over his display of a MAGA hat on air.
- Introducing the Women's Lacrosse Leaguepremierlacrosseleague.com Women's Lacrosse League
The Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL) is a new women’s professional league to debut at the 2025 Championship Series, featuring the best women’s lacrosse players in the world.
- ESPN's Heather Dinich panned for saying she'd have hard time eliminating 3-loss Georgia from CFPawfulannouncing.com ESPN's Heather Dinich panned for saying she'd have hard time eliminating 3-loss Georgia from CFP
ESPN's Heather Dinich was panned for suggesting a three-loss Georgia team could still make the College Football Playoff
- Tim Tebow fired up about fake injuries: 'We don't want to turn football into soccer'awfulannouncing.com Tim Tebow fired up about fake injuries: 'We don't want to turn football into soccer'
Florida Gators legend Tim Tebow said that he doesn't want to see college football turn into soccer where fake injuries are the norm.
- Source: RB Elliott out due to disciplinary reasonswww.espn.com Source: RB Elliott out due to disciplinary reasons
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will not play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of disciplinary reasons, a source told ESPN on Saturday.
- Jets put struggling Zuerlein on IR, add 2 kickerswww.espn.com Jets put struggling Zuerlein on IR, add 2 kickers
The Jets placed Greg Zuerlein on IR rather than cutting the struggling kicker while adding Riley Patterson and Spencer Shrader to their practice squad.
- Apple's paywall is blunting Lionel Messi's MLS impact in Americaawfulannouncing.com Apple's paywall is blunting Lionel Messi's MLS impact in America
Lionel Messi's move to America was supposed to be transformative for MLS, but it's gone largely unnoticed behind the Apple paywall.
- Nick Wright sounds the alarm on NBA popularity: 'This s*** is not sustainable'awfulannouncing.com Nick Wright sounds the alarm on NBA popularity: 'This s*** is not sustainable'
FS1 host Nick Wright made the case for how the NBA can fix its TV product and address the competitiveness of the regular season.
- James Franklin's refusal to talk about ex-players' rape charges a horrible look for Penn Stateawfulannouncing.com James Franklin's refusal to talk about ex-players' rape charges a horrible look for Penn State
Penn State head coach James Franklin walked out of a press conference after being asked about two former players being charged with rape.
- 247Sports says 'fabricated' Quinn Ewers post was result of hackingawfulannouncing.com 247Sports says 'fabricated' Quinn Ewers post was result of hacking
A false report circulated online claiming Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers would leave college early was quickly debunked.
- Aaron Rodgers blames media for disastrous Jets season during postgame rantawfulannouncing.com Aaron Rodgers blames media for disastrous Jets season during postgame rant
When the Jets have changed the coach and the players and the losses are still mounting, it’s time for Aaron Rodgers to blame the media.
- MRI confirms QB Watson has ruptured Achilleswww.espn.com MRI confirms QB Watson has ruptured Achilles
An MRI revealed that Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has a season-ending ruptured right Achilles.
- Ohtani heads to World Series for first time, achieving goal he had when signing with Dodgersapnews.com Ohtani heads to World Series for first time, achieving goal he had when signing with Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani got what he came for when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers: a trip to the World Series.
- Football stadiums to lift alcohol ban after 39 years in trial periodwww.gbnews.com Football stadiums to lift alcohol ban after 39 years in trial period
Two Women's Championship clubs will trial alcohol consumption in the stands
- Kirk Herbstreit: Ohio State fans blaming Will Howard 'embarrassment to fan base'awfulannouncing.com Kirk Herbstreit: Ohio State fans blaming Will Howard 'embarrassment to fan base'
Kirk Herbstreit said Ohio State fans still blaming QB Will Howard for his mistake against Oregon are "an embarrassment to the fan base."
- Mets, Tops In Payroll, Can’t Dump Dodgers On Frigid Flushing Nightwww.forbes.com Mets, Tops In Payroll, Can’t Dump Dodgers On Frigid Flushing Night
A cold night in Flushing gets colder for the Mets, blanked again by the Dodgers in the NLCS.
- NWSL's BOS Nation FC abandons 'Too Many Balls' website and shirts after criticismawfulannouncing.com NWSL's BOS Nation FC abandons 'Too Many Balls' website and shirts after criticism
A "Too Many Balls" ad with accompanying website redirect and shirts launched around BOS Nation FC's branding unveil was roasted.
- SEC, Big Ten talk scheduling agreement to increase media revenueawfulannouncing.com SEC, Big Ten talk scheduling agreement to increase media revenue
The SEC and Big Ten are in talks to arrange a scheduling agreement that could see the conferences play 12 to 16 games against each other.
- Wimbledon replaces all line judges with electronic line calling from 2025, All England Club saysnews.sky.com Wimbledon replaces all line judges with electronic line calling from 2025, All England Club says
In a major break from tradition, next year's event will have fully automated line calling, including during qualifying at Roehampton.
- The Big 12's problem: There's nobody worth hate-watching when they loseawfulannouncing.com The Big 12's problem: There's nobody worth hate-watching when they lose
The Big 12 outlasted the Pac 12 but the conference has a massive television problem that they may not be able to ever solve
- Sports Celebrate Physical Variation—Until It Challenges Social Normswww.scientificamerican.com Sports Celebrate Physical Variation—Until It Challenges Social Norms
Human anatomy is delightfully varied, but female athletes are heavily criticized for not conforming to socially accepted bodily norms
> For people assigned male at birth, variations in anatomy that enhance their athletic abilities are often deemed impressive, such as wide “wingspans” or a long stride. People with large amounts of those explosive, fast-twitch muscle fibers may pack a powerful punch or hoist a massive clean and jerk. But for people assigned female at birth, some of those same variations are suddenly unfair advantages. This is especially true when those variations cross over into what people perceive as traits that are “manly.” No one complains of the flexibility and strength of female gymnasts—it is merely amazing. A powerful triple axel on the ice is perfectly feminine when done in a skirt. But a powerful punch? A cheetah-fast sprint? Variation is suddenly of deep concern.
- Jets' Aaron Rodgers suffers low ankle sprain moments after making NFL history in London vs. Vikingswww.cbssports.com Jets' Aaron Rodgers suffers low ankle sprain moments after making NFL history in London vs. Vikings
Rodgers' historic moment was followed by a painful one
- Terrelle Pryor sues Ohio State, Big Ten, NCAA and Learfield over NILawfulannouncing.com Terrelle Pryor sues Ohio State, Big Ten, NCAA and Learfield over NIL
Former Ohio State star Terrelle Pryor has sued his alma mater, the Big Ten and NCAA over alleged name, image and likeness violations.
- Mbappé in line for early injury return in UCLwww.espn.com Mbappé in line for early injury return in UCL
Kylian Mbappé has recovered from injury and is available to play for Real Madrid against Lille in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed, saying "if there's no risk, he'll play from the first minute."
- Chicago White Sox set the modern MLB record for losses in a season with 121abcnews.go.com Chicago White Sox set the modern MLB record for losses in a season with 121
The Chicago White Sox lost their post-1900s, major league-record 121st game Friday night, falling 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers
> DETROIT -- The Chicago White Sox lost their post-1900s, major league-record 121st game Friday night, falling 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers. > > The White Sox broke the mark of 120 set by the New York Mets in 1962 in their first season. The Cleveland Spiders hold the overall record, going 20-134 in 1899.
- Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé a doubt for trip to Atlético due to muscle injurywww.theguardian.com Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé a doubt for trip to Atlético due to muscle injury
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé has suffered a muscle injury, casting doubt over the forward’s participation in the weekend derby against Atlético Madrid
- Pac-12 fighting 'poaching penalty' with lawsuitwww.espn.com Pac-12 fighting 'poaching penalty' with lawsuit
The rebuilding Pac-12 Conference filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday challenging the legality of a "poaching penalty" included in a football scheduling agreement between it and the Mountain West Conference signed in December.
- Sources: Embiid agrees to 3-year, $192.9M dealwww.espn.com Sources: Embiid agrees to 3-year, $192.9M deal
Saying he hopes to be a Sixer "for the rest of my career," Joel Embiid reached a three-year contract extension with the team that sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne is worth $192.9 million.
- GameDay Kickoff: Stacked QB rooms, big conference matchups and more ahead of Week 4www.espn.com GameDay Kickoff: Stacked QB rooms, big conference matchups and more ahead of Week 4
Our college experts give insight on players, sound and storylines ahead of Week 4.
- Does Track and Field NEED These Changes?
Specifically:
- Reducing (or removing) the minimum reaction time in sprint events
- Measuring long jump from the place actually jumped
- Measuring pole vault based on height actually achieved rather than bar height
- Javelin use of flags to avoid bothering with measuring obviously-shorter throws than an athlete's best
- A 1-mile steeplechase
- New camera angles/use of drones for footage
- College Football Power Rankings: Texas takes over the top spotwww.espn.com College Football Power Rankings: Texas takes over the top spot
Our college football experts give insight on each team based off Week 3 performances.
- Boise State among 4 joining Pac-12 for 2026-27www.espn.com Boise State among 4 joining Pac-12 for 2026-27
Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State and Fresno State will join the Pac-12 in the 2026-27 academic year, they announced Thursday.
