Tessa Johnson isn’t just a standout player for South Carolina—she’s a guard with deep Minnesota ties and a faith that shapes her life. Born in Albertville, a small town near Minneapolis, Johnson grew up in a basketball-loving family. Her parents, Jemel and Danielle, and her older sister Rae weren’t
Charlisse Leger-Walker’s journey began in Hamilton, a city in New Zealand’s Waikato region, where she was born in 2001. At just 16, she made history by joining the Tall Ferns, the New Zealand women’s basketball team—becoming its youngest member ever. Her rise wasn’t sudden; she spent years sharpenin
The International Olympic Committee recently introduced a controversial rule about who can compete in women's sports. Their new policy says only people born female can join female competitions, confirmed by a one-time gene test. This came after experts pointed out that some athletes with male biolog
Elton “Bull” Mango wasn’t just a coach or teacher—he was the kind of person who made an entire community feel seen. A DeRidder High School field house now bears his name, but his impact went far beyond sports. Born in 1943, Mango faced early hardship—his father left early, and his mother died when h
A new sports-themed word game is up for play. It invites participants to spot connections between words that fit into four different colors. The challenge is set in a relaxed format, so you can tackle it at your own pace. The yellow section asks for items that belong on an American football sidelin
Sports Illustrated, once a sports magazine staple, is showing signs of life again after a tough period. Two years ago, many writers were told their jobs were ending. Now the magazine is hosting big events at places like the Cow Palace and Quince, where fans can meet celebrities. The owner of S
Geno Auriemma had a bad night. After his team lost to South Carolina in the Final Four, he publicly criticized the opposing coach during an on-court interview. That alone would have been enough to raise eyebrows, but then things got worse. Auriemma later confronted Dawn Staley courtside, and after t
The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the season with high hopes, banking on a trio of Japanese pitchers—Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Masataka Sasaki—to turn their fortunes around. Fans and analysts quickly dubbed them "SOY, " a playful nod to their combined initials. Catcher Will Smith, often o
The Buffalo Sabres just ended a record-breaking 14-year playoff drought in the NHL, six games before the season ended. Meanwhile, the New York Jets remain stuck in the league’s longest active postseason absence at 15 years. These two teams used to share the unwanted spotlight, but now the Sabres are
Robert MacIntyre kept his Sunday morning tee time in sight after leading the shortened third round of the Valero Texas Open. Lightning cut short play mid-morning at TPC San Antonio’s Oaks Course, leaving the Scottish player at 15 under for the tournament—two strokes clear of Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg. S
