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In this Nov. 21, 2017, file photo, from left, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, wife Vanessa and daughter Natalia Diamante Bryant are seen before an NCAA college women's basketball game between Connecticut and

Vanessa Bryant reaches new deal with Nike on Kobe Bryant shoes

4:19am March 25, 2022

by Ayana Archie

The wife of the late sports legend says the proceeds from Gigi's shoes will be donated to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, the nonprofit charitable organization.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, number 11, is shown playing March 15, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.

New York City to end vaccine mandates for performers and athletes

6:03am March 24, 2022

by The Associated Press

Mayor Eric Adams previously said it was unfair that a loophole in the vaccine rule allowed unvaccinated, visiting players and performers who don't work in New York to still play or perform.

Weston McKennie (No. 8) of the United States is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier match against Mexico at TQL Stadium on Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. The U.S. defeated Mexico 2-0.

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Everything you need to know as the U.S. men's team looks to return to the World Cup

5:00am March 24, 2022

by Jeff Dean

After failing to qualify in 2017, the U.S. men's soccer team has three crucial qualifying games coming up in the next week. Here's everything you need to know.

In a shocking announcement, tennis superstar Ash Barty says she is retiring at age 25

4:28pm March 23, 2022

In a shock to women's tennis fans, superstar Ash Barty says it's time "to put the rackets down," announcing her retirement at age 25.

March Madness: A look at this year's Sweet 16 teams

4:28pm March 23, 2022

by Tom Goldman

March Madness is hitting a fever pitch, as only the last "Sweet 16" teams are left standing on the men's and women's brackets.

Brittney Griner, pictured blocking Courtney Vandersloot, was arrested upon her arrival at an airport outside of Moscow. Russian officials claim she was transporting hash oil vape cartridges in her luggage - a charge that carries up to 10 years in prison.

A U.S. official in Russia is allowed to see detained WNBA star Brittney Griner

4:07pm March 23, 2022

by Vanessa Romo

State Department spokesman Ned Price said consular officials were granted access to the basketball star on Wednesday. He added that she is in good condition.

Ash Barty of Australia waves after defeating Danielle Collins of the U.S. in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia on Jan. 29, 2022.

The world's best women's tennis player, Ash Barty, is retiring at age 25

10:10am March 23, 2022

by Robert Griffiths

Barty is retiring only two months after winning the Australian Open, saying she wants to pursue other dreams.

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The Ivey family is represented twice in the NCAA basketball tournaments

5:56am March 23, 2022

Notre Dame women's head coach Niele Ivey led her team to the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament within 24 hours of her son Jaden helping to power Purdue to the Sweet 16 of the men's bracket.

Phil Mickelson plays a shot on the fifth hole during the first round of The Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on January 26, 2022 in La Jolla, California.

Amid controversy, Phil Mickelson will miss the Masters for the 1st time in 28 years

9:51pm March 22, 2022

by Joe Hernandez

News of his absence comes after the golfer publicly apologized for controversial comments he made about Saudi Arabia and a new Saudi-backed golf league.

Deshaun Watson cleared of criminal charges pertaining to sexual assault

6:03pm March 22, 2022

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Lindsay Jones, a reporter from The Athletic, about the controversy surrounding NFL Quarterback Deshaun Watson's sexual assault and harassment accusations.

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