John Isner is retiring from tennis after the US Open. He played in the sport's longest match
John Isner will retire from professional tennis after playing at the U.S.
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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spain's soccer chief after World Cup kiss
A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for "intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse." Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday.
NFL cornerback Caleb Farley leans on faith after dad's death in explosion at North Carolina home
Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley said he took the first flight home Tuesday after learning of an explosion that destroyed the NFL player's North Carolina home, killing his father and injuri
Van poof! Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders stranded
The sophisticated bicycle has attracted fans in Europe and the U.S., but repairs under warranty have bled the company of money.
Booksellers on the Seine get the boot ahead of next summer's Olympics in Paris
Book stalls along the Seine River have been a beloved Paris tradition for centuries. A plan to remove them before next summer's Olympic Games has not been well received.
Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100 meter gold
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with USA Today track and field reporter Tyler Dragon about Sha'Carri Richardson becoming the fastest woman in the world and her journey to the top spot.
Anger in Spain after soccer chief kisses a player at Women's World Cup ceremony
A furor erupted after Luis Rubiales kissed player Jennifer Hermoso at a ceremony. "It was an unacceptable gesture and Mr. Rubiales' apologies are not enough," the acting prime minister said.
One last check-in before we say goodbye to the 2023 Women's World Cup
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Meg Linehan, who covers women's soccer and is a senior writer with The Athletic, about the World Cup madness.
Sha'Carri Richardson is officially the fastest woman in the world
Richardson won the women's 100 meter title at the 2023 track and field world championships Monday in Budapest, Hungary. She won with a time of 10.65 seconds.
Sha'Carri Richardson stamps a comeback with a 100-meter world title
Two years after missing the Olympics for testing positive for marijuana, the American sprinter became the fastest woman in the world.