In March 2023, Shelley Smith, who worked 26 years as an on-air reporter for ESPN, received a call from Stephanie Druley, then the network’s head of studio and event production. Druley said she wanted to talk about something “serious” that needed to stay between the two of them, Smith recalled. She then told Smith that…

The world of professional athletics is constantly evolving, with new trends in health and fitness emerging every year. These trends not only help athletes enhance their performance but also ensure their overall well-being and longevity in their sports. As we move further into 2024, several key trends are shaping the training, recovery, and nutritional strategies…

Aurélien Tchouaméni: Meet the French soccer star everyone is talking about Aurélien Tchouaméni is already one of the most coveted players in European football. The 22-year-old’s meteoric rise up the ranks of French football has been driven by a steely determination to be the best. And he’s also quickly establishing himself as one of the…

CNN  —  Novak Djokovic won the US Open on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in the men’s final to extend his record grand slam singles titles to 24. The world No. 2 further cemented himself as one of the greatest tennis players ever – with Sunday’s win, he matches Margaret Court’s record…

Almost certainly facing retirement, Chargers center Corey Linsley explained Monday that he’s more grateful than discouraged. The veteran said he’s “probably 99% sure” that he has played his final football game because of a heart issue that forced him to miss the last 15 weeks of the 2023 season. “Year 10, I don’t know how…

TAMPA, Fla. —  Nick Perbix scored 2:02 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from two goals down in the third period to beat the slumping Kings 3-2 on Tuesday night. Jon Cooper became the third-fastest NHL coach to win 500 games. Scotty Bowman (825) and Bruce Boudreau (837) were the only ones to get…