New year, new sporting thrills to savor.With the Olympic Games in Tokyo and soccer’s European Championships lighting up an already packed schedule, 2020 will be a year to remember. And adding a fresh layer to the sporting landscape will be a cohort of young stars exploding onto the world scene. Here’s a look at 10 young athletes who couldContinue reading “10 young athletes to watch in 2020”
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Serena Williams wins first title since having her daughter
Serena Williams has won her first title since becoming a mom.The 38-year-old, who gave birth to daughter Alexis Olympia on September 1, 2017, lifted the trophy at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, after defeating fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-4. Williams flung back her head in delight and relief after Pegula hit theContinue reading “Serena Williams wins first title since having her daughter”
Young girl hit by foul ball at Astros game has permanent brain injury, attorney says
A young girl hit by a sharply hit foul ball at a Houston Astros game more than seven months ago has permanent brain damage, an attorney representing the girl’s family told the Houston Chronicle.”She (the child) has an injury to a part of the brain, and it is permanent,” Richard Mithoff said to the Chronicle. “She remains subjectContinue reading “Young girl hit by foul ball at Astros game has permanent brain injury, attorney says”
Dallas Cowboys to hire Mike McCarthy as new head coach, reports say
Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy will be named as the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, according to multiple reports. McCarthy served as the head coach of the Packers for 13 years, from 2006-2018. In 13 years, McCarthy led Green Bay to the playoffs nine times, including in the 2010-2011 NFLContinue reading “Dallas Cowboys to hire Mike McCarthy as new head coach, reports say”