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Vollering wins Women’s Tour de France for the second time
After winning the Women’s Tour de France for the second time on Sunday, Demi Vollering tried hard to hold back tears while the Dutch national anthem played.
Patriot Games near as competitors shrug off ‘Hunger Games’ comparison
More than 100 young athletes will gather in Geneva, Ohio, this weekend for the Freedom 250 Patriot Games, an athletic competition that President Trump painted as proof of American exceptionalism but which critics compared to the dystopian “Hunger Games” franchise.
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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.
Northwestern beats North Carolina for its ninth women’s lacrosse national championship
Freshman Gabriella McCollester scored a career-high four goals, Taylor Lapointe and Aditi Foster both scored a hat trick, and Madison Taylor recorded seven points for No. 1 Northwestern in a 14-11 win over No. 2 North Carolina in the NCAA Division I women's lacrosse national championship.
Trump brings UFC fighters to the White House to talk up the matches on the South Lawn
President Trump on Wednesday welcomed UFC fighters in the Oval Office to promote the UFC event on the White House's South Lawn next month.
LOVERRO: Ali gave the world his best, but Washington got something a little less
In the ring, the great heavyweight champion left behind a forgettable legacy in Washington.