ABC News (NEW YORK) — Rebekah Bruesehoff, a high school sophomore in New Jersey, is a straight-A student who loves reading, writing, musical theater and field hockey. However, the House of Representatives passed first-of-its-kind federal legislation in April that bans transgender students, like Bruesehoff, from competing on school sports teams […]
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The San Antonio Spurs are set to make a historic selection with the No. 1 overall pick at the 2023 NBA draft on Thursday by adding 7-foot-3 French prospect Victor Wembanyama to their roster. The 19-year-old Le Chesnay native and basketball phenom is one of […]
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Chris Paul made major NBA headlines on Sunday as part of a reported blockbuster trade between the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards that includes him and Landry Shamet for Bradley Beal, according to ESPN. The 12-time NBA All-Star told ABC News’ Good Morning America he […]
Andreas Gora/picture alliance via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Olympic torch was lit in Athens and arrived in Berlin for the nation’s first-ever hosting of the Special Olympics World Games where exceptional, inspiring athletes and volunteers have gathered from all over the world to go for gold. ABC News’ […]
Andreas Gora/picture alliance via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the war rages around them, the Ukrainian Special Olympics team is showcasing their indomitable spirit, staying incredibly focused on the opportunity to compete at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. ABC News’ partner, ESPN, was given exclusive access […]
Wang Song/Xinhua via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 24-year-old United States Olympic athlete who competed in the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games has died after being involved in a motorcycle accident, police say. Authorities have not released any details about the incident Patrick Gasienica was involved in other than […]
PhotoAlto/Sandro Di Carlo Darsa/Getty Images (DENVER) — The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat Monday night to claim their first NBA title. The 94-89 win came on Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic led the team with 28 points and was named the NBA Finals MVP. […]
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis, who saved his son and niece from a rip current while swimming at a Florida beach earlier this year, says “it is 100% a miracle” no one died in the incident. “It is 100% a miracle that somebody didn’t […]
Laurence Mouton/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Tennis superstar Serena Williams made a big announcement on Instagram Thursday about a new venture in the sports world. Along with her husband Alexis Ohanian — the founder of venture capital firm Seven Seven Six — and sister Venus Williams, the 41-year-old soon-to-be mom […]
amphotora/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — A former USC college football player has been charged with raping two women in the past three years, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. The suspect, 22-year-old Joshua Fred James Jackson Jr., was arrested on Wednesday and charged with one felony count […]
