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The House passed groundbreaking boxing legislation that could transform the sport by allowing UFC-style promotion while strengthening fighter safety and pay. Named after the legendary champion, the bipartisan bill now heads to the Senate.
The U.S. House just voted to pass a boxing reform bill that could offer fighters new career paths and stronger health protections. Named after Muhammad Ali, the legislation now moves to the Senate with hopes of becoming law.
Elite athletes and sports experts are challenging decades of "win at all costs" culture, calling for systemic changes that prioritize mental wellbeing alongside performance. The movement could transform how we define success in competitive sports.
Jess McClain was leading by a wide margin when officials accidentally led her off course, costing her a national title and spot on Team USA. Now the governing body is working to make it right.
A new proposal could end tanking by flipping the script mid-season: teams would earn better draft picks by winning games after the All-Star break, not losing them. The idea is gaining serious attention from Commissioner Adam Silver as teams continue sidelining healthy players.
Two-time World Cup winner Moeen Ali is coming out of retirement to play for Yorkshire Cricket Club, saying their transformation after a racism scandal shows real progress. The 38-year-old credits the team for "doing a fantastic job integrating with society" over the past five years.
The family of football legend Gordon McQueen is turning their loss into action after an inquest found repeated heading likely contributed to his fatal brain disease. Their advocacy could change how the sport protects players at every level.
A controversy over women's ski suits at the 2022 Olympics sparked a complete overhaul of how jumpers are measured and judged. The new system debuts at the 2026 Winter Olympics, promising fairness for all athletes.