Rachel Nichols opened her NBA show Monday saying she was “deeply, deeply sorry … for disappointing those I hurt,” including colleague Maria Taylor.
Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
2021 MLB All-Star Game: American, National League rosters for Midsummer Classic in Colorado
A trio of Dodgers were named to National League’s reserve squad, while Shohei Ohtani is named as both a hitter and a pitcher.
Report details ESPN’s struggles to deal with fallout from Rachel Nichols’ leaked ‘diversity’ rant
According to leaked phone call, ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols cited ‘diversity’ as reason ESPN passed on her for key role in favor of Maria Taylor.
Serena Williams retires at Wimbledon due to leg injury
In her first-round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Serena Williams slipped an injured her right leg, forcing her to retire.
Sixty years later, New York Yankees fan has wish to be a batgirl granted
As a 10-year-old, Gwen Goldman had her request turned down in 1961. But after team officials heard her story, she’ll serve as an honorary batgirl for Monday’s game.
Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago ejected after failing glove inspection
Seattle’s Hector Santiago becomes the first pitcher to be tossed since MLB began stricter enforcement of its policy banning sticky substances.
Top prospect Wander Franco homers in his MLB debut for Tampa Bay Rays
The youngest player in the major leagues at age 20, Wander Franco hits a clutch three-run homer in his first game with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Outfielder Dylan Cozens ditching baseball to pursue career in NFL
A two-sport star in high school, Dylan Cozens was hitting under .200 in the minors when he made the decision to focus on football instead.
Who is Carl Nassib, the NFL’s first openly gay active player?
The Las Vegas Raiders’ Carl Nassib was a walk-on at Penn State and also had a memorable appearance on HBO’s reality series “Hard Knocks” in 2018.
New York Yankees turn record-tying third triple play of season, this one a game-ender
New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman induces an around-the-horn triple play to end the game. It was MLB’s first game-ending triple play since 2009.