When Boston Red Sox visited the White House this spring to celebrate World Series, manager Alex Cora and several players of color skipped the trip.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
Opinion: President Trump not alone in getting booed at a sporting event
Angst over President Trump’s reception at the World Series ignores the fact that fans have long history of booing presidents at sporting events.
Opinion: Just win, baby! Standards, expectations high for new US women’s coach
Vlatko Andonovski has coached in NWSL since its inception, winning two titles with FC Kansas City and coach of year honors this season with Reign FC.
Opinion: Astros’ non-apology another sign of their unchecked arrogance
An Astros executive shouted vulgar praise for Roberto Osuna, pitcher banned for domestic abuse, toward female reporters. Then, the team lied about it.
Mikaela Shiffrin can’t see herself skiing into her 30s. Or maybe she can.
At 24, Mikaela Shiffrin is unsure of future beyond 2022 Olympics. “I don’t know if I’m going to make it until I’m 30. Or if I’m going to retire before that, if it’s going to be after that.”
Opinion: In loss to New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears show they are what they said they weren’t
Mitchell Trubisky’s woes can’t be blamed on the injury to his non-throwing shoulder that kept him out of the loss to the Raiders.
USA Gymnastics making progress on reform, but status remains uncertain with Tokyo looming
USA Gymnastics has overhauled leadership in wake of Larry Nassar abuse, and revamped safe sport policies with suggestions from survivors.
Opinion: Simone Biles sets the standard in gymnastics and maybe any sport you can name
Simone Biles is so dominant, it’s fair to compare her with LeBron James, Serena Williams or Tom Brady. Or, Olympians Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt.
Simone Biles becomes most-decorated gymnast, male or female, at the world championships
Simone Biles became the most-decorated gymnast at the world championships, winning gold on balance beam and floor, her 24th and 25th medals at worlds.
Simone Biles ties world gymnastics championships medal record after winning vault
With a gold in vault Saturday, Simone Biles picked up her 23rd medal at the world gymnastics championships, tying record for most world medals.