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King University's Stella Steigler (left) wrestles Iowa University's Kennedy Blades (right) in a 160-pound semifinal match during the NCAA National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championship on March 7, 2026, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. Sports

After making her mark at Iowa, standout wrestler Kennedy Blades is pursuing success on a bigger stage

She is forgoing her final year of eligibility to focus on Olympic-style wrestling as a pro

LeBron James Sports

LeBron James understands the price of basketball freedom

Every era has its defining superstar. Only one has spent two decades changing the NBA’s forecast every time he made a ‘Decision.’

Tyler Adams Sports

Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘We have the ability to do something special’

USMNT midfielder discusses knockout stage, balancing fatherhood with being an athlete, real value of experience for Team USA

Osaka and Townsend Sports

Wimbledon will show growth of Black representation in tennis

Black tennis community has never had as many prominent players and storylines as now

The Nike Ja 3 "Raptor" sneakers worn by Ayo Dosunmu Culture

Ja Morant is a ‘sales phenom’ in sneakers despite on-court highs and lows

The Nike Ja 3 became StockX’s top-selling new Nike model and remains hot as its successor approaches

Serena Williams Sports

Why Serena Williams came back

The GOAT’s return to singles at Wimbledon reveals an all-too-familiar truth: Leaving is far harder than reaching the top

USMNT Sports

Why U.S. soccer is a baffling World Cup underdog

‘Glad to be here’ defines World Cup experience for smaller nations in expanded field, but shouldn’t for United States

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AJ Dybantsa a beacon of light for Wizards fans, next up in rich D.C. basketball tradition

From Wale to John Wall, the DMV has stayed loyal to the NBA franchise despite decades of frustration

AJ Dybantsa holds a silver basketball player with an ESPN logo in front of a grey cloudy backdrop with a rainbow in the bottom right corner. Sports

AJ Dybantsa can focus on ball because of his dad

NBA draft’s projected No. 1 pick has a dedicated father who introduced him to basketball and guides life off the court

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