The controversy over an Olympic skater’s alleged doping is drawing criticism over a double standard.
Category: Sports
Disability advocates calling for reform as US Paralympian Becca Meyers drops out of Games citing lack of support
Disability rights advocates say the Paralympian’s plight is too common.
Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic suspension turns to heated debate on cannabis
Marijuana legalization activists contend there is a double standard in sports when it comes to banning the substance.
The Olympics’ newest sports poised to break barriers for women, minorities
They’re the new faces of the newest Olympic sports and they hope their time in Tokyo will inspire new generations of athletes.
Carl Nassib comes out as 1st openly gay active NFL player
The Las Vegas Raider said he weighed this announcement for years.
MLB to celebrate ‘Lou Gehrig’ Day across stadiums with program to raise ALS awareness
Major League Baseball turned all of its stadiums into living testaments to one of its most cherished icons.
MSG, Barclays Center welcoming fully vaccinated fans back, other businesses likely to follow
As more Americans get vaccinated, sports and indoor events are relaxing some procedures to cater to those crowds who got their shots.
Baseball stadiums are reopening this spring. What’s the COVID risk?
All major league baseball stadiums will reopen to fans for the first time since the pandemic began. Health experts say this should be fine, if, the teams stick to the guidelines.
COVID-19 continues resurgence across US through July as mask mandates begin in hardest-hit states
July turned into another deadly month for the U.S. as the pandemic spread.
Trump lashes out at Bubba Wallace, NASCAR over noose investigation, Confederate flag ban
The president took shots at NASCAR’s only full time Black driver.
Appeals judges hear arguments over video evidence in Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s prostitution case
Prosecutors contend the search warrant that led to the arrest of the New England Patriot’s owner was legal.
Mets manager resigns following signal stealing scandal
Carlos Beltran’s alleged involvement in the Astros sign stealing cost him his debut season with the Amazin’s.
9/11 museum exhibit highlights sports’s role in city’s healing
A new section of the museum will display artifacts, oral histories and other features to highlight how New Yorkers came together to cheer for the first time following the attacks.
NYC Marathon runners press on following terror attack
Despite the heighten security along the route, runners say they are still in high spirits.
Colin Kaepernick supporters rally outside NFL HQ
The debate over the quarterback was on full display outside the league’s doors.
Inside Topps and the NYC baseball card industry
Experts say the New York based card company helped to invigorate our National Pastime.
New York Cosmos moving to MCU Park this season
The soccer stars are heading to Coney Island this spring.
Olympic runners to be NYC marathon grand marshalls
The top American runners will lead on their New York counterparts this year.
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo top dogs at Nathan’s
The king is back at the annual hot dog eating contest.
Muhammad Ali Way becomes temporary street name near MSG
The city honored the late boxing champ in the location that was dear to his sports legacy.