The WNBA and its players are showing their support for the victims of racially charged violence in Charlottesville. The Los Angeles Sparks and the Washington Mystics locked arms at center court before the start of their nationally televised game Wednesday night. The Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm did the same thing before their contest later […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods had the active ingredient in marijuana, two painkillers, and two sleep drugs in his system when he was arrested on a DUI charge earlier this year, a report released Tuesday by police said. Police in Jupiter, Florida, released the report less than a week after the golf superstar […]
LONDON (AP) — Usain Bolt took a last leisurely stroll around the track, placed his hands over his heart and then pointed toward the stands, where barely a soul had left. The running had been over for nearly 30 minutes. As always, though, Bolt had a way of making everybody stay. The world championships came […]
Last summer Simone Manuel made history and captured America’s hearts when she became the first black women to win a gold medal in an individual Olympic swimming event at the Rio Olympics. While many athletes would consider slowing down after such a victory, Manuel continues to rack up wins as she just won her latest […]
Mike Tirico isn’t trying to be Black. Here’s a picture: https://twitter.com/TheRoot/status/887044274503786497 Yup. That guy right there is not about the Black label, or apparently any labels at all. In an interview with the New York Times, he had the following to say about race: “Why do I have to check any box? If we live […]
LONDON (AP) — As a kid, Garbine Muguruza sat in awe in front of the TV as the Williams sisters accumulated Grand Slam titles. They were her role models. Now Muguruza is all grown up, an emerging tennis star in her own right — and, as of Saturday, the only woman who can boast of […]
LONDON (AP) — All these years later, Wimbledon still brings out the best in Venus Williams. With her latest display of gutsy serving and big hitting, Williams beat Johanna Konta 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday to reach her ninth title match at the All England Club and first since 2009. At 37, Williams is the oldest […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The IRS says it’s still waiting for its cut from Floyd Mayweather Jr. from his nine-figure payday against Manny Pacquiao. The undefeated boxer nicknamed “Money” owes $22.2 million in taxes from 2015, according to a notice of a federal tax lien filed by the IRS. The notice shows the balance unpaid […]
It’s still early, but give Round 1 of the trash-talk battle between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to the Irish MMA star. A mural in McGregor’s gym depicts the UFC showman landing a left flush to Mayweather’s chin. McGregor has used that vision a few times as his way to needle the undefeated boxer […]
Following her opening round win Monday at Wimbledon, Venus Williams broke down in tears when asked at her post-match press conference how she was dealing with her involvement in a Florida car crash that killed a 78-year-old man. Asked specifically about her July 1 Facebook message offering condolences to the family of victim Jerome Barson, and if there […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Allen Iverson plans to be more spectator than scorer in the Big3. The Iverson of old might be the only thing Ice Cube’s new 3-on-3 basketball venture can’t deliver. The rapper-actor’s league of former NBA players got off to a strong start Sunday, with the first two games both decided on […]
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods is receiving help to manage his medications. “I’m currently receiving professional help to manage my medications and the ways that I deal with back pain and a sleep disorder,” Woods said in a statement on Monday night. “I want to thank everyone for the amazing outpouring of support and […]
