French tennis star shares horrible messages she received after US Open upset: 'There's hundreds'
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Afghanistan's Taliban Government Bans 'Violent' Mixed Martial Arts
Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), believing it to be un-Islamic, its sports authority said in a statement on Wednesday. The order was passed down by Afghanistan's morality police in the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice after an investigation into the sport's compliance with Islamic law, or sharia, the statement and local media said. "It was found that the sport is problematic with respect to sharia and it has many aspects which are contradictory to the teachings of Islam," the Taliban government sports authority said in a statement sent to AFP.
Johnny Manziel on how addiction issues got worse after Browns drafted him: 'I learned what depression was'
Former college football star Johnny Manziel opens up about his struggles with mental health and depression at a conference.
Halifax gymnast Ellie Black wins Olympic sportsmanship award
Halifax gymnast Ellie Black says she feels honoured after winning an Olympic award that recognizes athletes who exemplify sportsmanship, the spirit of fair play and respect for others.
Top-ranked Iga Swiatek, other tennis players say mental and physical health ignored
It's nothing new for tennis players to worry aloud about their sport's overcrowded calendar, too-tough season and too-short off-season.
Garcia blames 'unhealthy betting' for online abuse after US Open exit
NEW YORK : Caroline Garcia said she had received online abuse after her first-round loss at the U.S. Open, with the French player on Wednesday blaming "unhealthy betting" as one of the main reasons why players are targeted on social media.
OutKick's Dan Dakich defends Deion Sanders against latest criticism of Colorado coach
Dan Dakich backed Deion Sanders on OutKick's "Don't @ Me" amid a firestorm over the Colorado coach's decision to bar a columnist from asking questions at press conferences.
Ex-cheerleader drops lawsuit vs. Northwestern - ESPN
A federal lawsuit alleging sex trafficking and forced labor against Northwestern University and four employees, including former athletic director Mike Polisky, has been dropped by the plaintiff, a former cheerleader at the school.