America's best shot for Olympic gold in the women's 100 meters won't be competing, after testing positive for marijuana.
Driving the news: U.S. favorite sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has been suspended after testing positive for marijuana that she said she used to cope with her biological mother's death, which had put her in "a state of emotional panic."
Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson, who was poised to be one of the faces of Team USA in Tokyo, will be unable to compete in the 100-meter race at the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana and accepting a one-month suspension, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced Friday.
Why it matters: The Texan, who is the second-fastest woman in the 100 meters this year (10.72 seconds), was aiming to become the first American woman to win a gold in the event since Gail Devers in 1999.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer was placed on administrative leave for seven days amid allegations of sexual assault, Major League Baseball announced Friday.
Driving the news: A woman who alleges Bauer assaulted her on two occasions was granted a temporary protective order earlier this week, The Athletic reports. The MLB and Pasadena Police Department are investigating the allegations.
The first day of the NIL era got off to rip-roaring start. Deals were made, money was exchanged, and total chaos ensued as a century-old American institution crumbled and began anew.
What's happening: A lot. Here's a sampling of the news from Thursday.
The NFL has fined the Washington Football Team $10 million after an independent investigation found the organization's workplace was "highly unprofessional," particularly for women, the league announced Thursday.
Driving the news: The misconduct and harassment allegations by previous employees over a 15-year period became public following an investigation by The Washington Post last summer.
