Major League Cricket will launch its inaugural season in July 2023, the league announced Tuesday.
Why it matters: The world's second-most popular sport is finally making its major pro debut in the U.S., one year before America co-hosts the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Youth sports participation has finally climbed back to pre-pandemic levels, per the Aspen Institute's annual State of Play report, which surveys youth sports parents.
By the numbers: Children ages 5 to 18 are spending 16.6 hours playing sports each week, the most since before the outbreak of COVID-19.
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee said Tuesday that she will be ending her collegiate gymnastics career in order to train for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Why it matters: Gymnasts rarely compete in multiple Olympics as the sport is often seen as "one and done." Modern stars like Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and Gabby Douglas have bucked that trend in recent years.
The monthslong drama between Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United reached a new low this week when Ronaldo lashed out at the club in an interview with Piers Morgan.
What they're saying: Ronaldo said he "doesn't respect" manager Erik ten Hag and feels betrayed by the club that "tried to force me out" this summer. He also criticized United’s stagnation over the past decade.
