Saturday's sports stories


Shawna Chen
Updated Nov 20, 2021 - Sports

WTA asks China ambassador's help in finding missing tennis star

Photo of Peng Shuai crouched with her racket in front of her on a tennis court as her partner serves from behind
Erin Doherty
Nov 20, 2021 - Sports

Washington Spirit win their first-ever NWSL championship

Andi Sullivan #12 of Washington Spirit (C) celebrates with Trinity Rodman #2 after scoring during the second half against Chicago Red Stars.
Kierra Frazier
Nov 20, 2021 - Sports

Australian Open to require players to be vaccinated against COVID

Erin Doherty
Nov 20, 2021 - Sports

Player empowerment is key to the future of U.S. women's pro soccer

The Orlando Pride Starting XI prior to a game between NJ/NY Gotham City FC and Orlando Pride at Exploria Stadium on October 9, 2021
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.