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Medal-winning Afghan cyclist disguised herself as man to train
The easy part for Fariba Hashimi was winning a silver medal in the women’s cycling road race at the Asian Games. The nearly impossible part for the female cyclist from Afghanistan was trying to train in her country. To do that, she dressed as a man in a place where women have few rights.
New Jersey wants Supreme Court to weigh in on sports betting regulation
New Jersey is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to decide a dispute over prediction markets and the laws regulating betting on sporting events.
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Evenepoel wins 15th stage of the Tour and Pogacar retains big lead as Vingegaard crashes out of race
Remco Evenepoel held off Tadej Pogacar and his teammate Isaac Del Toro to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France, while Pogacar kept his commanding overall lead and saw his main rival Jonas Vingegaard crash out of the race.
Merlier captures Tour de France’s crash-marred 12th stage
Belgian rider Tim Merlier earned another stage win at the Tour de France while several riders fell as they sprinted to the line Thursday.
Waerenskjold wins Tour’s fastest-ever stage as Pogacar protects lead
Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold attacked late and powered to victory in the fastest ever stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday while Tadej Pogacar protected his overall lead on the 11th day of racing.
Pogacar powers to 3rd stage victory, adds to Tour de France lead
Four-time champion Tadej Pogacar dealt his rivals another crushing blow by winning the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday to extend his already commanding overall lead.
McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab, another fight after knee injury against Holloway
Conor McGregor outlined a plan for surgery, rehabilitation and another fight following his knee injury in his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway.
Manager: McGregor had no knee injury prior to short bout with Holloway
Conor McGregor's manager said in a social media post Sunday that fighter did not have a previous knee injury prior to his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway.
Sprinter Gout withdraws from world junior championships after hamstring strain
Gout Gout says he'll have to withdraw from the world junior championships after straining his hamstring in training, a decision that takes one of the rising stars of track and field out of next month's meet.
FBI foils plot targeting White House UFC Freedom 250 event
The FBI said five people have been arrested in connection with a plot to target Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House with explosive-laden drones.
UFC fighter Josh Hokit pummelled in the media for disparaging Michelle Obama
What started as a celebratory post-fight interview on the White House lawn -- moments after Josh Hokit knocked out Derrick Lewis, handed President Trump a gold chain, and thanked Jesus Christ -- turned abruptly surreal when he capped his victory by shouting a baseless insult about Michelle Obama.
Don’t expect a repeat. UFC boss says ‘never again’ to another White House fight night
By the time Justin Gaethje pummeled his bloodied foe to a pulp and celebrated a championship win, this much about his company's future was clear to the ultimate boss of UFC: Just say no to the White House.
Patriotism, not politics: UFC fans tout love of sport, country at Freedom 250 events
The politicization of Sunday's UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn was unavoidable. But fans at the weekend's festivities on the Ellipse offered a different perspective, with many saying they saw the event as unifying and a celebration of the continued legitimization of mixed martial arts.
Birthday punches: Trump to celebrate birthday, America’s 250th with White House UFC event
On Sunday, as President Trump marks his 80th year on Earth, he'll set a new bar for presidential parties with professional MMA fights on the White House's South Lawn.
UFC fighters say they’re honored to compete in front of Trump on card at the White House
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit was decked out in an American flag bandana and American eagle gloves as he delivered vigorous trash talk ahead of the company's White House debut.
California transgender athlete AB Hernandez wins two more girls’ state crowns
Transgender athlete AB Hernandez captured two more California girls' state track-and-field titles, capping a stellar prep sports career made possible by the state's ongoing refusal to ban biological males from female sports.