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Mikala Jones, a Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of barreling waves, has died after a surfing accident in Indonesia.

Olympics News / ESPN / 16 hours ago

Meet Selva Prabhu: The first Indian to win the Best Asian Under-20 Male Athlete of the Year award

18-year-old Selva Prabhu Thirumaran won silver at the World U20 Athletics Championships in Colombia last year.

Olympics News / ESPN / 21 hours ago

Asian Athletics Championships 2023: No Neeraj, but what's in store for Sreeshankar and others

The Asian Athletics Championships 2023 act as the perfect warm-up for the upcoming Asian Games and World Championships.

Semenya wins appeal at human rights court

Caster Semenya, a double Olympic champion runner, won an appeal against testosterone rules Tuesday at the European Court of Human Rights; however, there is not an immediate return to top-level competition.

Report: Nassar stabbed multiple times in prison

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another incarcerated person at a federal prison in Florida.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 9

Thomas tops Richardson, wins U.S. 200 meters

Gabby Thomas held off Sha'Carri Richardson with the best time in the world this year to win the women's 200 meters at the U.S. track and field championships.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 8

McLaughlin-Levrone wins women's 400 meters

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone turned in a dominant performance in her newest event to win the women's 400 meters at the U.S. track and field championships on Saturday night in Eugene, Oregon.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 8

Asian council paves Olympic path for Russians

Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be permitted to compete at the Hangzhou Asian Games to help them earn points to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 8

Richardson wins 100m U.S. title 2 years after ban

Sha'Carri Richardson, who was stripped of her national title two years ago due to a doping violation, won the 100 meters in 10.82 seconds Friday night at the U.S.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 7

USA Swimming sorry for Gemmell worlds omission

USA Swimming apologized to Erin Gemmell on Friday for making a selection error that deprived her of a chance to compete in last year's world championships in Hungary.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 7

3-time speedskating world champ Mantia retires

Joey Mantia, a three-time world champion who won a bronze medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics, has retired from speedskating at age 37.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 7

Wrestlers' demands: One month on, little sign of movement except court summons

It's been a month and none of the five demands of the wrestlers has been met. The uncertainty surrounding Indian wrestling has only gotten worse.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 7

Delhi court summons Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on July 18

The Delhi Police had filed the charge sheet against Singh on under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC.

Tyson Fury News / Sporting News / July 6

Why Tyson Fury is to blame for lackluster 2023 heavyweight boxing schedule

Anthony Joshua's rematch with Dillian Whyte and Oleksandr Usyk's title defense against Daniel Dubois were announced but not the fights that fans wanted.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 6

Anthony Joshua Will Rematch Dillian Whyte Next

After much postering back and forth, former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will in fact rematch fellow countryman Dillian Whyte in his next bout.

Anthony Joshua vs. Dillian Whyte Rematch Announced; Fight Scheduled for August 12

A heavyweight rematch nearly eight years in the making is official, with Anthony Joshua set to take on Dillian Whyte at the O2 Arena in London on Aug. 12.…

Boxing News / ESPN / July 6

Sources: Joshua-Whyte rematch set for Aug. 12

British boxing stars Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte have agreed to an Aug. 12 rematch at O2 Arena in London, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 5

Wightman to miss 1,500m world title defense

Jake Wightman will not defend his 1,500-meter title at next month's world championships due to a foot injury suffered during a training camp earlier this year.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 5

Notes from a Neeraj press meet: 'So I'm looking fat?'

In a world of anodyne quotes, Neeraj Chopra is worth the money... with the gold around his neck and the golden words.

Olympics News / ESPN / July 4

Hockey Canada hires Henderson as pres., CEO

Katherine Henderson, the chief executive of Curling Canada, has been hired by Hockey Canada to take over as president and chief executive officer beginning on Sept.

Olympics News / Front Office Sports / June 27

Paris Olympics won't sell alcohol to general public, only VIPs

International fans attending next summer’s Olympic Games in Paris may be in for a rude awakening if they hope to enjoy a beer or cocktail while taking in the action.

Dillian Whyte News / BenchWarmers / June 21

Fight ‘offered’ to Anthony Joshua after Dillian Whyte rematch talks broke down

Anthony Joshua has been offered a new opponent after the prospective Dillian Whyte rematch fell through. Joshua looks set to box again in August and is looking for an opponent.