The New York Times – Sports:
Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion, has taken breaks from tennis for her mental health and to start a family, but she is aiming to compete again in 2024.
Category: Olympic Games (2020)
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Sha’Carri Richardson Wins World Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
Richardson outran Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to take home her first major world championship title.
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She’s One of the Fastest Women Ever. All She’s Missing Is a Gold Medal.
The New York Times – Sports:
Marie-Josée Ta Lou of Ivory Coast has been milliseconds away from the top of Olympic and World Championship podium stands. She has a chance at redemption this month in Budapest.
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She’s One of the Fastest Women Ever. All She’s Missing Is a Gold Medal.
The New York Times – Sports:
Marie-Josée Ta Lou of Ivory Coast has been milliseconds away from the top of Olympic and World Championship podium stands. She has a chance at redemption this month in Budapest.
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Simone Biles Set to Compete for First Time Since Tokyo Olympics
The New York Times – Sports:
Biles, the decorated American gymnast, is making her return to elite competition on Saturday at the U.S. Classic. The field also includes Sunisa Lee, the reigning Olympic all-around champion.
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Andy Cruz, Amateur Legend, to Find Out if Pro Boxing Fits
The New York Times – Sports:
Cruz left Cuba to chase his dream to be a professional boxer (and be paid like one). His first fight, against Juan Carlos Burgos, should help him learn how he compares with other contenders.
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After a Mental Health Break, Caeleb Dressel Returns to the Pool
The New York Times – Sports:
Caeleb Dressel, the seven-time Olympic champion, swam in the nationals after taking a break for mental health reasons. He didn’t win, but he loved everything about being back, even the chlorine.
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Simone Biles Indicates a Return to Elite Competition
The New York Times – Sports:
Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist, last competed at the Tokyo Games in 2021, where she withdrew from some events because of a mental block.
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Cuban Boxer Andy Cruz Is Training as a Pro in the US
The New York Times – Sports:
Andy Cruz won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics for Cuba. Now he’s learning to fight like a professional in Philadelphia.