Friday's sports stories


Shawna Chen
Nov 19, 2021 - Sports

Cruz backs WTA's willingness to pull out of China over Peng Shuai

Photo of Ted Cruz's face up close as he is speaking
Noah Garfinkel
Nov 19, 2021 - Sports

White House wants "verifiable proof" of Peng Shuai's whereabouts

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai
Kendall Baker
Nov 19, 2021 - Sports

NFL to enforce stricter protocols as COVID surges

General view of the National Football League logo inside of MetLife Stadium.
Adam Tamburin
Nov 19, 2021 - Sports

TSSAA investigates slur allegation

The leader of Nashville charter school STEM Preparatory Academy sent a letter saying the incident was a vivid illustration of "institutional racism" embedded in athletics and the TSSAA itself.
Thomas Wheatley
Nov 19, 2021 - Sports

A casual fan’s guide to Atlanta United’s MLS Cup playoff

Atlanta United FC goalkeeper Brad Guzan jumps to make a save during a match against NYCFC.
Axios
Updated Nov 19, 2021 - Sports

Fears grow for China's missing tennis star

Peng Shuai of China looks on during her match against during the Connecticut Open in 2017.

NBC retains English Premier League rights in 6-year deal

Illustration of a goalie about to be hit by a giant soccer ball
Kendall Baker
Nov 18, 2021 - Sports

Florida's football woes

Jeff Tracy
Nov 18, 2021 - Sports

Cricket sets sights on America

Illustration of a cricket wicket, ball and bat styled as a deconstructed US flag
Kendall Baker
Nov 18, 2021 - Sports

The 25 highest-paid coaches in U.S. sports

Illustration of an $100 bill with football helmet on Benjamin Franklin's head.
Jeff Tracy
Nov 18, 2021 - Sports

Catching up on the college conference realignment wave

Illustration of the U.S. with arrows around it
Nate Rau
Nov 18, 2021 - Sports

Titans claim top spot in NFL power rankings

Ben Montgomery
Nov 18, 2021 - Sports

The sad state of Florida collegiate football