Ronda Rousey says history of concussions forced her to retire - ESPN
Ronda Rousey, one of the most influential stars in UFC history, revealed this week that she retired from mixed martial arts primarily because of a history of concussions.
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IOC president Thomas Bach targeted by Russian prank callers - ESPN
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee believes its president Thomas Bach fell prey to a prank telephone call amid rising tensions with Russia over restrictions on its athletes competing at the Paris Games.
Houston Dash GK coach fired for player fraternization violations - ESPN
The Houston Dash have fired former goalkeeper coach Matt Lampson, an NWSL spokesperson has said, following an investigation into allegations that he had "[crossed] professional boundaries with a Dash player," which violates multiple league policies.
Women's NCAA Tournament 2024 - Opening betting odds, lines, spread - ESPN
The 2024 women's college basketball tournament is set to tip off as Iowa's Caitlin Clark seeks to cap off her remarkable college career with a title, but standing in the Hawkeyes' way is a field of 68 teams featuring, among others, an undefeated South Carolina squad as well as defending champions LSU and perennial powerhouses UConn and Stanford as well as fellow No.1 seeds USC and Texas.
Diawara leaves France U19 squad over fasting ban - sources - ESPN
Midfielder Mahamadou Diawara has left France's under-19 squad after learning that the French Football Federation (FFF) have installed new rules forbidding Muslim players from fasting during Ramadan when training with the national team, sources have told ESPN.
Long Beach State AD says he fired Dan Monson to inspire team - ESPN
SALT LAKE CITY — Long Beach State's athletic director said the timing of his decision to fire coach Dan Monson was done with the hope it might trigger the exact run that led the team on its unexpected trip to the NCAA tournament.
Michigan DL coach Greg Scruggs resigns after OWI arrest - ESPN
New Michigan defensive line coach Greg Scruggs resigned Thursday, five days after being arrested in Ann Arbor for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley to miss NCAA tournament with torn ACL - ESPN
Three-time ACC player of the year Elizabeth Kitley will miss the NCAA tournament after tearing her left ACL in the Virginia Tech Hokies' regular-season finale, coach Kenny Brooks told reporters Thursday.