February 22, 2022 • The team filed a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation in 2019, saying women’s team members were paid thousands of dollars less than the men at nearly every level of competition. February 24, 2022 • The logo of Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom is being removed. The team said the logo will be replaced by lettering reading “Schalke 04” instead following what it called “recent developments.” March 2, 2022 • Russian President Vladimir Putin received the honorary black belt back in Nov. 2013 from World Taekwondo, the international governing body of the sport. SAN JOSE, Calif. — Justin Bean tallied 18 points and 11 rebounds to lift Utah State to a win over San Jose State on Friday night.
’ about the Celtics, and other thoughts There are no monster teams in the NBA, and if the Celtics can bottle what they have now, they’re going to be taken seriously come playoff time. Though the Wildcats had success with one-and-done players, the basketball team pivoted this year with ‘talented’ upperclassmen looking for a deep run in March Madness. March 1, 2022 • MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said he’s canceling each team’s first two series of the season, totaling 91 games. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Nicolas Roy ended his 15-game goal drought with his first career two-goal game in the regular season, and Michael Amadio had a goal and two assists in the Vegas Golden Knights’ 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Casey Thompson, who started 10 games and passed for 24 touchdowns for Texas last season, opened Nebraska’s spring practice Monday as its No. 1 quarterback.
Players are arguing that MLB’s competitive balance tax has served as a de facto salary cap in a sport that isn’t supposed to have one. March 2, 2022 • Figure skating has always been about flair and drama. But what happens on the ice is nothing compared to what goes on behind the scenes. This week, with the help of our friends at the Blind Landing podcast, we’re telling the story of Mabel Fairbanks. Fairbanks was a Black and Seminole figure skater who spent her career training figure skaters of color — while navigating the complicated racial and social dynamics that characterized the sport. March 3, 2022 • The goalkeeper memorably led the Cardinal to victory in the 2019 NCAA College Cup championship game.
Japan, one of the few non-Western nations where traditional sports still rival modern ones in popularity, is also one of the few non-Western nations to contribute significantly to the repertory of modern sports. Judo, invented in 1882 by Kanō Jigorō in an effort to combine Western and Asian traditions, attracted European adherents early in the 20th century. Calcio, a form of football that stressed the good looks and elegant attire of the players.
Depending on the host broadcaster, a number of different technologies are used during an umpire or player review, including instant replays, Hawk-Eye, Hot Spot and Real Time Snickometer. Hawk-Eye is also used in tennis to challenge umpiring decisions. In the history of Ireland, Gaelic sports were connected with cultural nationalism.