Figure skaters' minimum age for top competitions will rise to 17 after scandal
The move comes months after Russia's Kamila Valieva, then 15, was caught in a storm of controversy at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Justine Lindsay is the first openly trans cheerleader in the NFL
The 29-year-old announced joining the Carolina Panthers TopCats earlier this year. Lindsay says she will continue to "inspire and help my African American beautiful trans sisters."
LeBron James and the NBA have not forgotten Brittney Griner
LeBron James tweeted his support for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained by Russian authorities for over 100 days.
Tampa Bay Rays players' decision not to wear Pride jerseys stirs up fans
In celebration of Pride Month, almost all of the players on the Tampa Bay Rays sported jerseys and caps with the rainbow-colored Pride logo. Five Rays pitchers declined, citing religious reasons.
Inspired by the Sixers, basketball star Dawn Staley forged her own path on the court
Staley's won Olympic gold medals as a player and as a head coach. She played in the WNBA, and is now head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women's team, which won the NCAA championship in 2022.
The U.S. men's national soccer team wore orange armbands in support of gun control
The team also sent a letter to Congress urging members to vote for stricter gun legislation in the aftermath of several recent mass shootings across the nation.
Ukraine fails to qualify for the World Cup
Wales defeated Ukraine 1-0 in the European playoff for the FIFA soccer qualifiers, denying Ukraine the possibility of qualifying for the World Cup.
Nadal dominates at French Open, and the Warriors and Celtics are tied in the playoffs
The sports world was busy this weekend with an NBA playoff game, the French Open and international soccer matches. NPR's Tom Goldman recaps the biggest moments.
Rafael Nadal wins his 14th French Open championship — and his 22nd Grand Slam title
Nadal's victory came two days after his 36th birthday and made him the oldest title winner in the history of the clay-court tournament.
Ukraine's hoping to keep the surprises coming in the men's World Cup Qualifiers
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with sports podcaster Roger Bennett about the Ukraine national soccer team's upset win over Scotland, and tomorrow's match against Wales.