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Three Elite Athletes Make Their Debut in the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue
sports2 days ago

Three Elite Athletes Make Their Debut in the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue

Three elite athletes—Sophie Cunningham, Napheesa Collier, and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden—will make their first SI Swimsuit appearance in the 2026 issue, photographed in Fort Myers. Cunningham, an unrestricted free agent, is pursuing a new deal with Indiana and will contribute to USA Network coverage this season; Collier, entering her eighth WNBA season and a leader off the court, is under a core qualifying offer amid a new CBA that could yield a $1.4 million one-year supermax, and Jefferson-Wooden, a five-time World Champion in track with Olympic medals, adds a historic first-time feature to her already storied résumé.

via Sports Illustrated|
#athlete-features#si-swimsuit#sports
Arkansas Clinches 22nd NCAA Indoor Title as Sahlman Triumphs in 3000 and Sprints Rewrite Records
sports27 days ago

Arkansas Clinches 22nd NCAA Indoor Title as Sahlman Triumphs in 3000 and Sprints Rewrite Records

Arkansas surged to its 22nd NCAA indoor title on its home Tyson Track as Colin Sahlman was declared the 3000m champion after Habtom Samuel was DQ’d for late contact; the meet also saw sprint records fall, with Kayinsola Ajayi tying the 60m NCAA record (6.45), Ja’Kobe Tharp breaking Grant Holloway’s 60m hurdles mark (7.32), and Garrett Kaalund becoming the first collegian under 20 in the 200m (19.95). BYU’s Carter Cutting won the mile in 3:58.94, and Arkansas’ Rivaldo Marshall and Tyrice Taylor went 1-2 in the 800, fueling a 73.5-point day that helped seal the Razorbacks’ 22nd title. Sahlman’s season has already included breaking a 37-year NCAA indoor 800 record.

via LetsRun.com|
#arkansas#college-sports#indoor
Missouri college sprinter fatally stabbed; girlfriend charged with murder
crime1 month ago

Missouri college sprinter fatally stabbed; girlfriend charged with murder

Lincoln University track and field athlete Kevaughn Goldson, 23, was stabbed to death in Missouri. His girlfriend and fellow student-athlete Denita Jackson has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Court documents note a history of domestic-violence incidents and indicate Jackson claimed Goldson was having an affair, leading to a confrontation that preceded the stabbing.

via New York Post|
#crime#deaths#domestic-violence
From Summer Trials to Winter Debuts: Gibson in Ski Mountaineering, O’Brien in Bobsled
sports1 month ago

From Summer Trials to Winter Debuts: Gibson in Ski Mountaineering, O’Brien in Bobsled

Anna Gibson will become the first American to compete in ski mountaineering at Milan-Cortina 2026 after switching from track, while Jadin O’Brien, a former NCAA heptathlete, competes in two-woman bobsled with Elana Meyers Taylor as a teammate; both athletes pivoted from Summer Olympic ambitions, faced a January sled crash, and O’Brien plans to return to heptathlon and chase the 2028 Games.

via NBC News|
#bobsled#multi-sport-athlete#ski-mountaineering
Bodycam Footage Captures Richardson, Coleman Arrests After 104-MPH Florida Stop
sports2 months ago

Bodycam Footage Captures Richardson, Coleman Arrests After 104-MPH Florida Stop

Olympic track stars Sha'Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman were arrested after a Florida traffic stop in which Richardson allegedly drove 104 mph on SR 429 near Orlando; Florida's 'Super Speeder' law can jail offenders. Richardson reportedly cited an underinflated tire, while deputies described dangerous driving including tailgating. Coleman faced a separate charge of resisting arrest after refusing to identify himself, and police later reportedly found a glass smoking device in his center console. Twanisha Terry was cited for stopping on a limited-access highway, and both athletes posted bond.

via OutKick|
#christian-coleman#florida#shacarri-richardson
Florida traffic-stop action links Olympic sprinters Richardson and Coleman to arrests
sports2 months ago

Florida traffic-stop action links Olympic sprinters Richardson and Coleman to arrests

During a Winter Park, Florida traffic stop, Olympic sprinters Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman were arrested: Richardson faced a charge of dangerous excessive speeding (over 100 mph) plus four civil infractions, while Coleman was arrested for resisting an officer after allegedly refusing to identify himself, with police finding a glass smoking device and marijuana in his vehicle. The duo were taken to Orange County jail and bonded out, with fellow sprinter Twanisha Terry present at the scene; Richardson also has a prior domestic-violence incident at Seattle-Tacoma airport last July.

via New York Post|
#athlete-arrests#christian-coleman#florida-arrests
Carolina Track & Field Opens 2026 with Record-Setting Home Opener
sports3 months ago

Carolina Track & Field Opens 2026 with Record-Setting Home Opener

South Carolina opened 2026 with a dominant Gamecock Opener, collecting 16 wins and multiple program records. Tyson Williams set a new SC 300m program best at 32.22 seconds, while teammate Jathiyah Muhammad topped the women’s pole vault at 4.35m. The men dominated on the track (nine wins) and in the field (three), and the women secured seven wins, including a 1-2-3 finish in both the 200m and 300m with top NCAA times, plus Tristen Harris winning the 60m. The meet closed with two 4x400 relays (men 3:05.91; women 3:40.04). Next up is Clemson’s Orange & Purple Invitational on Jan. 23-24.

via University of South Carolina Athletics|
#college-athletics#indoor-season#records
Anna Hall Wins Heptathlon Gold, Emulating Jackie Joyner-Kersee's Legacy
sports6 months ago

Anna Hall Wins Heptathlon Gold, Emulating Jackie Joyner-Kersee's Legacy

Anna Hall won the heptathlon at the World Championships, becoming the second American to do so, and honored her mentor Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Her victory marked a significant comeback after years of injuries and setbacks, and she expressed pride in bringing the title home. The event highlighted her resilience and growth, with other notable performances from Taliyah Brooks and Beatrice Chebet. The championships continue with upcoming relay finals and re-runs due to disqualifications.

via NBC Sports|
#anna-hall#heptathlon#jackie-joyner-kersee
Fred Kerley Joins Controversial Enhanced Games After Suspension
sports6 months ago

Fred Kerley Joins Controversial Enhanced Games After Suspension

Fred Kerley, a former world sprint champion, has joined the no-testing Enhanced Games, a new league set to debut in Las Vegas in 2025, despite his ongoing ban for missed doping tests and legal issues. The league offers significant prize money and aims to push athletic limits outside traditional doping regulations, drawing mixed reactions from sports authorities.

via AP News|
#enhanced-games#fred-kerley#no-drug-testing
Fred Kerley Makes History as First American Male Track Athlete at Enhanced Games
sports6 months ago

Fred Kerley Makes History as First American Male Track Athlete at Enhanced Games

Fred Kerley, a prominent American sprinter and Olympic medalist, has joined the Enhanced Games, a controversial sports event allowing athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs without testing, aiming to push human limits through science. Despite his suspension for whereabouts failures and recent legal issues, Kerley sees this as an opportunity to become the fastest human ever.

via Yahoo Sports|
#enhanced-games#fred-kerley#olympic