sports and recreation

NBA suspends player accused of exposing himself to sports psychologist

CNN  —  The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Friday that former San Antonio Spurs player Joshua Primo has been given…

Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker fired as civil rights case continues

CNN  —  Michigan State University (MSU) fired head football coach Mel Tucker on Wednesday amid accusations of sexual harassment. The…

Namibian rugby star Johan Retief out of World Cup after being ‘bitten by a spider’

CNN  —  Namibian rugby star Johan Retief has been ruled out of his country’s final World Cup game against Uruguay…

Skateboarder, 13, becomes China’s youngest Asian Games gold medalist

CNN  —  Thirteen-year-old Cui Chenxi of China clinched gold in women’s skateboarding at the Asian Games on Wednesday, becoming the…

Baseball Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson dies at age 86

CNN  —  Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson, a third baseman who won 16 consecutive Gold Glove awards and is considered…

Miami Dolphins score 70 points and take a knee rather than take a shot at NFL scoring mark

CNN  —  The Miami Dolphins put on an offensive masterclass Sunday, defeating the Denver Broncos 70-20 in their home opener…

Atlanta Braves slugger Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes 5th player in MLB history to join elite 40-40 Club

CNN  —  Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. etched his name into MLB history Friday night when he hit his…

Olympic bobsled medalist files lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by chiropractor employed by USA Bobsled

CNN  —  Aja Evans, an Olympic bobsled athlete who won bronze at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games, has filed…

Solheim Cup: Emily Pedersen hits incredible hole-in-one, but Team USA leads Team Europe after Day One

CNN  —  Emily Pedersen made a stunning hole-in-one for Team Europe on a thrilling opening day of the Solheim Cup,…