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University of Oregon defensive back Daylen Austin arrested over hit-and-run that left man dead
(NEW YORK) -- A college football player from the University of Oregon has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 46-year-old man, police say.The Eugene Police Department is investigating 19-year-old University of Oregon defensive back Daylen Amir Austin after a fatal hit-and-run crash took place…
Morgan Price on making history as first HBCU gymnast to win national title: ‘It felt really amazing’
(NEW YORK) -- Morgan Price is speaking out after she made history by becoming the first gymnast from a historically Black college or university to win a collegiate national title."It felt really amazing," Price told ABC News' Good Morning America of her historic win. "I'm very honored to be on…
Caitlin Clark’s $76,000 WNBA salary puts a spotlight on pay disparity
(NEW YORK) -- The pandemonium behind the new stars of women's college basketball this year carried to the WNBA, with the WNBA draft bringing in a whopping 2.5 million viewers, its highest viewership to date, according to ESPN.With an influx of new fans, many are now outraged and exposing the…
Scoreboard roundup — 4/17/24
(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEAtlanta 5, Houston 4Oakland 6, St. Louis 3Seattle 5, Cincinnati 1AMERICAN LEAGUEBaltimore 4, Minnesota 2Texas 5, Detroit 4Kansas City 4, Chi White Sox 2NY Yankees 6, Toronto 4Chi White Sox 2, Kansas City 1Boston 2, Cleveland 0LA Angels…
Trans sports ban overturned in West Virginia
(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court has voted to overturn West Virginia's law that bans transgender athletes from playing on teams consistent with their gender identity.The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling argues that the law violates Title IX, which protects against sex-based discrimination in schools.The judges argued that…
Trans sports ban overturned in West Virginia
(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court has voted to overturn West Virginia's law that bans transgender athletes from playing on teams consistent with their gender identity.The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling argues that the law violates Title IX, which protects against sex-based discrimination in schools.The judges argued that…
Scoreboard roundup — 4/16/24
(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUESeattle 3, Cincinnati 1Atlanta 6, Houston 2St. Louis 3, Oakland 2AMERICAN LEAGUEKansas City at Chi White Sox (Postponed)Detroit 4, Texas 2Baltimore 11, Minnesota 3Toronto 5, NY. Yankees 4Tampa Bay 7, LA Angels 6Cleveland 10, Boston 7NATIONAL LEAGUEArizona 12,…
WNBA draft 2024: Caitlin Clark goes No. 1, Cameron Brink second
(NEW YORK) -- Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa star, was selected as the first overall pick for the 2024 WNBA draft Monday night by the Indiana Fever in New York that was broadcast on ESPN.Known for her jaw-dropping 3-pointers and record-breaking scoring, Clark was projected to be the No.…
Nike’s Olympic track women’s uniforms criticized by athletes over sexism concerns
(NEW YORK) -- Nike unveiled its 2024 Paris Summer Olympics track uniforms for women and the designs received criticism online from athletes and fans amid claims of sexism.Concerns were brought up after the image of the designs was posted last week by Citius Magazine on its social platforms, which shows…
Scoreboard roundup — 4/15/24
(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEAtlanta 6, Houston 1St. Louis 3, Oakland 1Seattle 9 Cincinnati 3AMERICAN LEAGUECleveland 6, Boston 0Texas 1, Detroit 0Baltimore 7, Minnesota 4LA Angels 7, Tampa Bay 3Toronto 3, NY Yankees 1Kansas City 2, Chi White Sox 0NATIONAL LEAGUEChi Cubs…