The New York Times – Sports:
The Afghan women’s national team fled to Australia when the Taliban took over. FIFA, yielding to Afghanistan’s soccer federation, no longer recognizes the team.
Author: Juliet Macur
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With Russia Stalling, Agency Appeals Valieva Case to Sports’ Highest Court
The New York Times – Sports:
The move by the World Anti-Doping Agency to supersede Russian officials comes amid delays and distrust in how the figure skater’s case is being handled.
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Portland Thorns Win NWSL Championship to End Turbulent Season
The New York Times – Sports:
Portland won its third championship in the league’s 10th season, in a year of upheaval amid an abuse scandal in the sport.
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U.S. Curling Chief Resigns in Furor Over Handling of Past Abuse Complaints
The New York Times – Sports:
Jeff Plush, the chief executive of curling’s national federation, stepped down after athletes complained about his role in failing to address abuse in women’s soccer when he worked there.
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How an Afghan Soccer Player Escaped the Taliban and Began a New Life
The New York Times – Sports:
How an Afghan soccer player and her teammates fled their homes, outran a murderous regime and forged the uncertain beginnings of a new life.
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Kamila Valieva, a Sensation in Beijing, Was an Exploding Star
The New York Times – Sports:
The Russian teenager was the star of the Beijing Olympics, but disappeared in a flash.
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Jonas Vingegaard Set to Win Tour de France on Second Try
The New York Times – Sports:
Vingegaard, 25 and a professional cyclist for only three years, held an insurmountable lead as the Tour prepared to roll into Paris.
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Yuzuru Hanyu Retires and Figure Skating Won’t Be the Same
The New York Times – Sports:
The Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu retired from competition with two Olympic gold medals, two world championship gold medals and more stuffed Pooh bears than anyone can count.
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His Disappointment Lingers, but Vincent Zhou Is Back on the Ice
The New York Times – Sports:
Zhou missed the men’s individual event at the Olympics because of the coronavirus. He is trying to shake off the memory in hopes of excelling at the figure skating world championships.