Blog

A report released by a major sporting goods association is putting a number on what anyone involved with children and athletics is seeing — kids increasingly specializing in fewer sports. The Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s annual report on athletic participation, released in December, notes that in 2015, more than 28.6 million children ages 6-17 played a team sport in 2015, up nearly 3 million from 2013 and 2 million from 2014. However,…

Princeton University announced Thursday that it will cancel the rest of the season for the men’s swimming and diving team following findings of “misogynistic and racist” content shared by team members. The team will not compete in its two final meets of the regular season, scheduled to take place against Navy on Jan. 7 and Harvard and Yale on Feb. 5. The team will also not compete in the Ivy…

“I had take off social media before the Olympics. Then after team finals in Rio, I Googled myself and there was just so much noise,” Douglas told Teen Vogue’s editor-in-chief Elaine Welteroth. “First it started with me not having my hand over my heart, then my hair, then me not being supportive. I was like oh my God, I have no idea where this is coming from. It was hard.”

HIALEAH, Fla. – A woman who was crowned Miss Miami Lakes was arrested Wednesday after she attacked a party guest with an aluminum baseball bat, police said. Vanessa Barcelo, 26, faces charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery. According to a Hialeah police report, Barcelo got into an argument with a guest at a party she was having to promote her business and ordered him…

EXPAND Dear members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America — or those of you members who vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame — I realize that many of you have already cast your ballots as to who will be inducted into the next class. But to those of you still agonizing over which ten players you should vote for, let me please make a few suggestions. I’m from…

SI.com annually highlights a select group in the sports media who were newsworthy, both for positive and negative reasons. Below are the selections for 2016. Media Person of the Year THE PICK: Vin Scully The last on-air words from the eternal voice of baseball were filled with grace—of course they were. So this is Vin Scully, wishing you a very pleasant good afternoon, wherever you may…

Authorities released actor Alan Thicke’s official cause of death Wednesday, revealing the that the 69-year-old suffered a ruptured aorta and a standard type A aortic dissection. The Canadian native had been playing hockey with his youngest son, when he complained of chest pains, leaving some to question whether the sport contributed to his demise. “People can have aortic dissections when they’re at rest or when they’re active,” Dr. Jean…

SI.com annually highlights a select group in the sports media who were newsworthy, both for positive and negative reasons. Below are the selections for 2016. Media Person of the Year THE PICK: Vin Scully The last on-air words from the eternal voice of baseball were filled with grace—of course they were. So this is Vin Scully, wishing you a very pleasant good afternoon, wherever you may…

Christmas Eve features 11 games. Redzone (available on Red Button and Sky Sports Mix) lets you follow all at once in gloriously action-packed and advert-free style. Highlights abound, but Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers is likely to be a fantastically bad-tempered alternative to falling out with your mother over a late night board game on Christmas Day. The season concludes with a full slate of games on New Year’s Day, beginning at…

x Embed x Share USA TODAY Sports’ staff make their predictions on what headlines we’ll see in 2017. Will Nick Saban crack a smile? Will Romo stay a Cowboy? Will Trump find a cabinet member from #wakeyleaks? USA TODAY Sports Where will Tony Romo end up playing next season? Not in Dallas.(Photo: Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports) What will 2017 bring to the sports world? USA TODAY Sports has an…

Coming up in the next {{countdown}} {{countdownlbl}} Coming up next: {{nextVideo.title}} {{nextVideo.description}} Skip to this video now

Duke’s Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski announced Thursday morning that junior guard Grayson Allen has been indefinitely suspended after tripping a player Wednesday night during the Blue Devils 72-61 win over Elon. WATCH: Allen trips Elon player WATCH: Allen delivers emotional apology Norlander: Allen puts Coach K in bad spot WATCH: A recap of Allen’s kicking history This is the third time Allen has tripped an opponent. “We have…

Plans to redo the soccer fields and build a new clubhouse at Pioneer High School are in the early stages of discussions, according to the San Jose Unified School District. Informal conversations have taken place in recent months between district and San Jose city officials and representatives of Almaden Soccer. If all goes well, students, Almaden Soccer members and the public someday will get to share the facilities behind the school….

Before the 2013 season, Baseball Prospectus, Baseball America, ESPN, and MLB.com ranked the top 100 prospects in baseball, as they always do. There were disagreements because there always are. Addison Russell was #48 in Baseball America’s list and #10 in ESPN’s. Trevor Story was #34 on Baseball Prospectus’ list and #99 on MLB.com’s. Corey Seager made some lists, and he was left off other lists. This sort of variety is…

Manny might not be done being Manny … at least not yet … because the 44-year-old legend is considering an offer to play pro baseball overseas … TMZ Sports has learned. Manny Ramirez last played for the Cubs AAA affiliate back in 2014 — and then served as a hitting consultant for the club. But we spoke with Manny’s wife, Juliana, who tells us the 12 time MLB All-Star and…

Even baseball’s fiercest defenders will admit the sport went in the wrong direction in 2016 — the games ran too long, managers called on too many relievers who took forever. Sitting through nine innings, especially in the post-season, was a test of patience, if not one’s sanity. Even the historic postseason came at a steep price. Game 2 of the World Series lasted 4:04 without going into extra innings. America…

Christmas Eve features 11 games. Redzone (available on Red Button and Sky Sports Mix) lets you follow all at once in gloriously action-packed and advert-free style. Highlights abound, but Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers is likely to be a fantastically bad-tempered alternative to falling out with your mother over a late night board game on Christmas Day. The season concludes with a full slate of games on New Year’s Day, beginning at…

Amid a constantly changing landscape of championships and collapses, greatness and silliness, heroes and fools, there were always three things that Los Angeles sports fans could trust. Vin Scully on the television, Kobe Bryant on the court, and the NFL somewhere else.  All of which makes 2016 one of the most compelling calendars in local sports history, this being the year that the three truths were turned on their red,…

PRO BASKETBALL A new labor deal in the NBA is on the verge of being finalized, after owners voted to approve a proposed seven-year collective bargaining agreement that was tentatively agreed to last week. The owners’ vote was unanimous and players are expected to finish casting their ballots in the coming days, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. They spoke on condition of anonymity…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville guard Quentin Snider had Kentucky’s Bam Adebayo dancing at the top of the key. With 1:40 left on the clock Wednesday night and Louisville up four, Snider crossed right, back left, hesitated and exploded by a collapsed Adebayo for the signature moment in Louisville’s 73-70 win over its bitter rival. “Really, I was just trying to dance on him,” an elated Snider said after the game….