Rahaman Ali, boxer and brother of boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 82New Foto - Rahaman Ali, boxer and brother of boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 82

The brother of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali,Rahaman Ali, has died. The Muhammad Ali Centerconfirmed the passing of Rahaman Ali, who died on Friday, Aug. 1 at the age of 82. There was no cause of death mentioned in the news release. "You can't tell Muhammad's story without mentioning Rahaman," President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali CenterDeVone Holt said in a statement."He was one of the most constant sources of support for Muhammad during this career and their relationship was a true example of what it means to be 'my brother's keeper.'" The Louisville Courier-Journal,part of the USA TODAY Network, mentioned that Rahaman Ali, whose birth name is Rudolph Arnett Clay, went into the hospital on July 19 andremained in hospice careat Norton Audubon in Louisville, Kentucky. Statement from the Muhammad Ali Center on the passing of Rahaman Ali, who died at the age of 82 on August 1, 2025:pic.twitter.com/KtTXpGXraB — Muhammad Ali Center (@AliCenter)August 2, 2025 Noted in the Muhammad Ali Center's news release,Rahaman Ali followed in his older brother's footsteps and had a professional boxing career of his own, which spanned from 1964 to 1972. At the time of his retirement, Rahaman Ali compiled a record of 14-3-1. "When you saw people walk through the door and they saw Rahaman you would see their eyes light up almost as if they had already seen Muhammad himself,"Holt told WDRB,a local Fox affiliate in Louisville, about Rahaman Ali and his presence at the Muhammad Ali Center. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast.Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Rahaman Ali death: Boxer and brother of Muhammad Ali dies at 82

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Rahaman Ali, boxer and brother of boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 82

Rahaman Ali, boxer and brother of boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 82 The brother of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali,Rahaman Ali, has died. T...
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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski lands on IL ahead of Sunday startNew Foto - Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski lands on IL ahead of Sunday start

The Milwaukee Brewers placed All-Star rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski on the 15-day injured list with a left tibia contusion prior to his scheduled start against the host Washington Nationals on Sunday. The move is retroactive to Thursday for Misiorowski (4-1, 2.70 ERA), who was hit in the shin by a liner from Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs during the first inning on Monday. Misiorowski added to his issues by tweaking his knee while attempting to field a dribbler in front of the mound. The end result was a wild toss to first base, which allowed two runners to score. Misiorowski, 23, pitched three more innings before exiting the contest. In a corresponding move, the Brewers recalled right-hander Logan Henderson (3-0, 1.71) from Triple-A Nashville to start Sunday's game versus the Nationals. Henderson, 23, will make his fifth career start and first against Washington. --Field Level Media

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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski lands on IL ahead of Sunday start

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski lands on IL ahead of Sunday start The Milwaukee Brewers placed All-Star rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski...
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Ed Kelce, Travis and Jason's dad, mourns death of 'beloved friend' Maureen MaguireNew Foto - Ed Kelce, Travis and Jason's dad, mourns death of 'beloved friend' Maureen Maguire

TravisandJason Kelce'sdad has shared news of the death of a loved one. Ed Kelce, father of the football stars,announced the lossof Maureen Maguire, 74, in a Facebook post on Saturday, Aug. 2. He shared a link to anobituary that describedMaguire as his "beloved friend," though aLos Angeles Timesinterview with Kelce published in 2024 noted Maguire was his girlfriend. Maguire, a former elementary school teacher who was born in New York but spent most of her life in Philadelphia, "passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones," according to the obituary. She "grew an unexpected love for football later in life, sharing many laughs and adventures with her beloved friend Ed Kelce and her loyal dog Butch," the obituary also read. "Together, they traveled often and attended football games and concerts, and embraced every opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest." Maguire was predeceased by her husband, Daniel J. Maguire Jr., and is survived by her three children, six grandchildren, and her sister and brother. Travis Kelcefinally posts Taylor Swift photos on Instagram: See the couple's date nights Ed Kelce was previously married toDonna Kelce, Travis and Jason's mother, for more than 20 years. In an appearance on her sons'"New Heights" podcastin 2023, Donna Kelce noted that she and Ed are "friends to this day," adding, "We get along great. It's just sometimes people move apart, that's all." Travis Kelceconsoled by Taylor Swift as retirement rumors swirl after Super Bowl loss "We're like a tag team with you two," she added, addressing Jason and Travis. "When one of you had to go out of town, another person would help the other child, so it was perfect." Speakingwith the Los Angeles Timesin 2024, Ed Kelce revealed an amusing interaction Maguire had with Travis Kelce's girlfriend,Taylor Swift, soon after they met. When Swift was posing for a photo with Ed Kelce and nuzzled up to him, Maguire jokingly warned, "Hey, that's my boyfriend," according to the Times, which said the singer "laughed and struck something closer to a father-daughter pose." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Ed Kelce mourns death of 'beloved friend' Maureen Maguire

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Ed Kelce, Travis and Jason's dad, mourns death of 'beloved friend' Maureen Maguire

Ed Kelce, Travis and Jason's dad, mourns death of 'beloved friend' Maureen Maguire TravisandJason Kelce'sdad has shared news...
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A man fell to his death during an Oasis concert at London's Wembley StadiumNew Foto - A man fell to his death during an Oasis concert at London's Wembley Stadium

LONDON (AP) —Oasissaid Sunday that its members are "shocked and saddened" after a man fell to his death during a concert by the band at London's Wembley Stadium. The Metropolitan Police force said officers and paramedics responded to reports of an injured person just before 10:30 (2130GMT) on Saturday night It said a man in his 40s was found "with injuries consistent with a fall." He was pronounced dead at the scene. The force urged anyone who saw what happened or caught it on phone video to contact police. "We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night," Oasis said in a statement, offering "sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved." The Britpop icons'first tour in 16 years kicked off July 4 in Cardiff, Wales. Saturday's concert was the fourth of seven planned shows at Wembley. Stadium management said Sunday's gig would go ahead as planned.

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A man fell to his death during an Oasis concert at London's Wembley Stadium

A man fell to his death during an Oasis concert at London's Wembley Stadium LONDON (AP) —Oasissaid Sunday that its members are "sho...
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Mimi Rhodes sinks hole-in-one off another golf ball at Women's British OpenNew Foto - Mimi Rhodes sinks hole-in-one off another golf ball at Women's British Open

Mimi Rhodes, you wizard. Tip your cap. On Sunday, whether it was designed or not, theyoung Ladies European Tour golfermasterfully played the par-3, 214-yard Hole 3 during the2025 AIG Women's British Openat Royal Porthcawl in Porthcawl, Wales, for a hole-in-one. Rhodes' ace, however, didn't come without some help, as it ricocheted off Stephanie Kyriacou's ball that was placed inches away from the hole to bounce in. My. My. Mimi. 💯Hole-in-one for Mimi Rhodes.pic.twitter.com/yEjXrxqmgJ — AIG Women's Open (@AIGWomensOpen)August 3, 2025 REQUIRED READING:AIG Women's British Open leaderboard updates: Miyu Yamashita in control down the stretch Noted by Golfweek,part of the USA TODAY Network, it is the second ace this week at theAIG Women's British Open, as Kyriacou made the first ace during Friday's second round competition on the par-3 eighth hole. Despite her ace and several birdies, Rhodes, who has won three events on the LET this season, finished two over par in the final round of competition on Sunday. On the back nine alone, Rhodes recorded two bogies and a double bogey on the par-four sixth hole. At the time of this writing, Rhodes was tied for 19thon the leaderboardat one under par 288. The AIG Women's British Open concludes on Sunday in Wales for the final major of the season. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast.Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Mimi Rhodes records hole-in-one at AIG Women's British Open

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Mimi Rhodes sinks hole-in-one off another golf ball at Women's British Open

Mimi Rhodes sinks hole-in-one off another golf ball at Women's British Open Mimi Rhodes, you wizard. Tip your cap. On Sunday, whether it...
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Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. suffered broken leg in mock game, AP source saysNew Foto - Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. suffered broken leg in mock game, AP source says

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. broke his right leg in Las Vegas' mock game on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the specifics of the injury were not announced. That person also said more information was needed to determine how long Johnson, who fractured his fibula, would be sidelined. Johnson has been competing on the second team in practices, but has been with the starters when the Raiders have gone to nickel defenses. This is his seventh season in the NFL. Johnson signed as a free agent after playing last season in Carolina. He started once for the Panthers and played in 15 games, making seven tackles. He also has played for New Orleans, Tennessee and Houston and has 20 career starts with 199 tackles and four interceptions. ___ AP NFL:https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. suffered broken leg in mock game, AP source says

Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. suffered broken leg in mock game, AP source says HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. ...
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Melissa Gilbert says "Little House" consciously told stories of the 1970s: 'Pretty hard-hitting'

Ted Shepherd/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty On the season 2 episode ofLittle House on the Prairiecalled "The Talking Machine," the quiet burg of Walnut Grove is blown away by the arrival of an Edison cylinder phonograph. To hearMelissa Gilberttell it, the townsfolk would have grooved along and murmured "right on" if it playedMarvin Gaye'sWhat's Going On. In a recent appearance onJennie Garth'sI Choose Mepodcast, Gilbert explained how the famousMichael Landon-led show may have been set in the 1870s, but was actually tackling issues relevant to contemporary audiences of the 1970s. (We will now pause to allow you to scoop your brains up from off the floor following this revelation.) NBCUniversal via Getty "It's wild to be a part of something that has that kind of longevity," Gilbert said of the show that ran on NBC from 1974 to 1982, and is currently readying fora remake version on Netflix. "It's so beloved," she continued. "People love that show. They love the stories that we told. They love the relevance of the stories that we told. Now people are looking back and going, 'Oh,Little House. They told some pretty palpable stuff.' Gilbert, who launched a clothing and lifestyle brand calledModern Prairiein 2022, added that the beloved series "was not exploitive. Michael Landon was consciously telling the stories of the 1970s through the lens of the 1870s. We were talking about civil rights and veterans coming home from the Civil War on our show, where [in our time] the veterans were coming home from the Vietnam War." She continued, "These were all topical and important stories, and unfortunately, so many are still things we need to discuss today. So that's why I thinkLittle Housecontinues on." Bettmann/Getty With that Q.E.D. officially on record, she concluded by saying, "I mean, we, you know, did dumb, fluffy episodes where we just had fun, but it was pretty hard-hitting. We took on rape, arson, crib death, all kinds of horrible, horrible things on that show." Indeed — wasn't there an episode where a school for the blind caught on fire and an infant died? Did we hallucinate that? It seemswe did not. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Netflix's new version ofLittle House on the Prairieis currently in production in Manitoba, Canada. The cast includes Australian actor Luke Bracey as Pa Ingalls,October Road's Warren Christie as Mr. Edwards, andJocko Sims as Dr. Tann, a character new to the show but a physician who Laura Ingalls wrote about in the original books. You can listen to more of Melissa Gilbert's chat with Jennie Garth by clicking play on the link below. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

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Melissa Gilbert says “Little House” consciously told stories of the 1970s: 'Pretty hard-hitting'

Melissa Gilbert says "Little House" consciously told stories of the 1970s: 'Pretty hard-hitting' Ted Shepherd/NBCU Photo B...
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The Cast of "Pitch Perfect": Where Are They Now?

Shutterstock Known for bringing vocal battles and girl-power energy to the big screen, thePitch Perfectfranchisewent on to spawn two sequels, creating a beloved musical trilogy. The films helped launch and boost the careers of stars likeAnna Kendrick,Rebel Wilson, andBrittany Snow. With its catchy performances and offbeat humor, the original film is still beloved more than a decade later. So,what have the Barden Bellas been upto since taking their final bow? /Brownstone Prods/Gold Circle/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock; Jon Kopaloff/Getty Before gaining stardom as Beca inPitch Perfect, Anna Kendrick was known for her role as Jessica Stanley inThe Twilight Saga, playing Bella Swan's best friend. Since then, the 39-year-old actress has lined up a string of diverse projects. In 2023, she made her directorial debut withWoman of the Hour,a crime thriller about an aspiring actress who crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in the '70s. Most recently, she reunited withBlake LivelyinAnother Simple Favor, released in 2025, seven years after its prequel hit theaters. Off camera, Kendrick has shared that she'scontent staying single, calling herself a"childless cat lady"by choice. In her 2016 bestselling memoir,Scrappy Little Nobody, she got candid about societal pressure to start a family, noting that "motherhood isn't for me." Ever private about romance, she's focused on her career and personal growth. Brownstone Prods/Gold Circle/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Rebel Wilson played the iconic scene-stealing "Fat Amy" inPitch Perfectand has continued to star in comedies like 2025'sBride Hard, 2019'sIsn't It Romantic, and 2022'sSenior Year. In 2024, she made her directorial debut withThe Deb,but the musical was not released publiclyamid ongoing legal issues. Earlier this year,Wilson told PEOPLEthat if she ever steps behind the camera again, it would be exclusively for musicals, such as 2025's original pop musical,Juliet & Romeo. The 45-year-old has been married to fashion designerRamona Agrumasince 2024. The pair welcomed a daughter, Royce Lillian, via surrogate in 2022. Brownstone Prods/Gold Circle/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Brittany Snow played the warm-hearted Chloe Beale and has since remained active in both film and television. The 39-year-old ledThe Good Halfin 2023 and starred in the horror thrillerXin 2022. That same year, she made her feature directorial debut withParachute, a drama she co-wrote and championed. Fans can catch Snow in the latest American drama television series,The Hunting Wives, based on the novel by May Cobb, that premiered in July 2025. Snowmarried Tyler Stanalandin March 2020, but theirrelationship came to an endwhen they announced their separation in September 2022. The actress officially filed for divorce a few months later in January 2023. The process was finalized in July of that same year, closing that chapter in her personal life. Brownstone Prods/Gold Circle/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock Anna Camp portrayed the intense and rule-loving Aubrey. Since thePitch Perfectseries, she's appeared in shows likeYou,Good Girls Revolt, andThe Mindy Project, as well as films likeFrom BlackandBride Hard. The 42-year-old actress was most recently linked towriter and stylist Jade Whipkey. Before that, shewas married toPitch Perfectco-star Skylar Astinfrom 2016 to 2019 and to actor Michael Mosley from 2010 to 2013. Brownstone Prods/Gold Circle/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Skylar Astinwon over audiences as Jesse, the charming a cappella leader. The 37-year-old went on to star inZoey's Extraordinary Playlist,So Help Me Todd, andCrazy Ex-Girlfriend. He's also had guest roles onGrey's AnatomyandGlee. Astin is also known on Broadway for the role of Georg in the original production ofSpring Awakening. He was married toPitch Perfectco-star Anna Camp from 2016 to 2019. Brownstone Prods/Gold Circle/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock; Michael Loccisano/WireImage Elizabeth Banksplayed the fast-talking commentator Gail and was also a major creative force behind thePitch Perfectfilms, directing and producing the sequels. She's since directed 2019'sCharlie's Angels, producedCocaine Bear, and starred in several comedy-dramas. The 51-year-old has beenmarried to Max Handelmansince 2003. The pair share two sons. She continues to juggle directing and acting, all while running a production company with her husband. Universal Pictures/Amazon Video; JC Olivera/FilmMagic Alexis Knapp portrayed the confident and quirky Stacie Conrad. After thePitch Perfectfilms, she's kept a lower Hollywood profile. However, in 2024, she starred in the action thrillerOne More Shotand in the comedy dramaAnother Day in America. She was previously in arelationship with Ryan Phillippe, which ended in September 2010, several months beforetheir daughter was bornin July 2011. Richard Cartwright/Brownstone Prods/Gold Circle/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock; Michael Bezjian/Getty Hana Mae Lee played the soft-spoken but unforgettable Lilly Onakuramara. The 36-year-old is an award-winning actress, fashion designer, artist and musician. BeyondPitch Perfect, she appeared in the horror film series,The Babysitter, and also spends time working on her clothing label, Hanamahn. In March 2025, she finished working on a horror film calledSwipe. Brownstone Prods/Gold Circle/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock; Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic Ben Plattplayed the lovable magician-turned-singer Benji and has since become one of Broadway's biggest stars. He won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his work onDear Evan Hansenand reprised the role in the 2021 film adaptation. The 31-year-old has released multiple solo albums and has toured internationally as a singer. He recently finished his concert residency,Ben Platt: Live at the Palace,at the Palace Theatre in New York City. Open about his life, Platt has beenmarried to actor Noah Galvinsince 2024, and the two are frequent collaborators. Brownstone Prods/Gold Circle/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock; Brandon Hickman/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Ester Dean lit up the screen as the tough but talented Cynthia Rose. Off the screen, she's a Grammy-nominated songwriter behind hits for artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Katy Perry. She's also released solo music and voiced characters in animated films likeRioandTrolls. The 39-year-old stays largely private about her personal life but continues to be a powerhouse in the recording studio. Brownstone Prods/Gold Circle/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock; Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Adam Devinebrought outrageous comedy to the role of Bumper and has been a regular face in film and TV since. Aside from co-creating and starring inWorkaholics, the 41-year-old has also had roles inThe Righteous GemstonesandGreen Eggs and Ham. His blend of raunchy humor and heartfelt moments has made him a favorite in the comedy world. Devinemarried actress Chloe Bridgesin 2021, and they hadtheir first childin 2023, seemingly balancing family, touring, and creative projects with ease. Brownstone Prods/Gold Circle/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock; Antoine Flament/Getty Hailee Steinfeldjoined thePitch Perfectfranchise in the second film as newcomer Emily. Already an Oscar nominee before joining the series, she went on to star inDickinson,The Edge of Seventeen,Bumblebee,Barely Lethal, the Marvel seriesHawkeye, and more. She most recently starred in the vampire thriller,Sinners, alongside Michael B. Jordan. Apart from acting, Hailee has also built a successful music career with hit singles like "Love Myself" and "Starving." The 28-year-oldtied the knotwith Buffalo Bills quarterbackJosh Allenin May 2025. They had beenpublicly linked sincethe spring of 2023. Read the original article onPeople

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WNBA players call out officiating, but league officials trust their processNew Foto - WNBA players call out officiating, but league officials trust their process

With red welts scattered like landmarks of the war she'd just waged,Kelsey Plumlet the microphone have it. "I drive more than anyone in the league," the Sparks guard said, voice taut. "So to shoot six free throws is f— absurd. And I got scratches on my face, I got scratches on my body, and these guards on the other teams get these ticky-tack fouls, and I'm sick of it." Plum played 41 minutes during an overtime loss to the Golden State Valkyries, during which she was awarded those six free throws. She is one of many WNBA players, coaches and fans who have vented frustration over what they see as inconsistent and unreliable officiating this season. Yet, within the walls of the league's officiating office, there is steadfast belief that referees are doing their jobs well. "Overall, I'm very pleased with the work this year," said Monty McCutchen, the head of referee training and development for all NBA leagues. But McCutchen and Sue Blauch, who oversees WNBA referee performance and development, aren't blind to the backlash — acknowledging "some high-profile misses that we need to own on our end." To do so, they pointed to an officiating analysis program through which 95% of games are watched live, with every play graded by internal and independent reviewers. Those evaluations are used to chart each referee's performance over time. Teams can flag up to 30 plays for review per game through a league portal — including isolated calls or themes spanning multiple games. League officials respond with rulings on each clip and compile curated playlists by call type, delivering them directly to the referees. Read more:Kelsey Plum voices frustration over lack of calls in Sparks' loss to Valkyries "There's no shortage of feedback," McCutchen said. But the WNBA's structural backbone of officiating differs from the NBA in significant ways. With just 35 referees, all of whom moonlight calling NCAA or G League games, the WNBA relies on part-timers earning$1,538 per game as rookies, with each official calling 20 to 34 contests per season. "You're working three very different kinds of basketball," said Jacob Tingle, director of sport management at Trinity University who has conducted research on officiating networks and pathways. "The reason the NBA or MLB works is because that's all you do — you're working the same kind of game only." The WNBA lacks a centralized replay center, a developmental league to groom talent and shuffles crew combinations from game to game — a patchwork system that can strain referees expected to deliver consistency. "When you don't have group cohesion, you don't have the same level of trust in your partners," said David Hancock, a professor who studies the psychology of sports officiating. "We've done one study — when referees felt more connected to their group, they also felt they performed better." McCutchen said teams get a verdict on the calls they send for review. But beyond that, there's no insight into grading or transparency about patterns the league has researched. So when it seems a whistle has been swallowed during a game, players and coaches are left searching for consistency. "You don't know in the WNBA anymore," said Joshua Jackson, a Louisiana State University professor who studies media and athlete perception. "I can't tell when I'm watching a game exactly what this foul call is going to be. I'll hear the whistle and think, 'OK, maybe it's a reach-in and then suddenly it's a view for a flagrant one instead? Wait, how did we get here?'" The whistle has become one of the WNBA's biggest wild cards. Angel Reese called it "diabolical." Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said after a fourth-quarter letdown led to a loss that the game was "stolen from us." Belgian guard Julie Allemand told The Times she felt more "protected" playing in EuroBasket. And Napheesa Collier, one of the stars of the 2025 season, warned "it's getting worse." Read more:WNBA players embrace continuously growing tunnel walk fashion The whistle, or lack thereof, might echo louder in 2026, when the WNBA begins a $2.2-billion, 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon and NBCUniversal — each of whom will air more than 125 games a year across TV and streaming networks. Nicole LaVoi, who helms the Tucker Center — a research hub focused on advocating for girls and women in sports — said the narrative surrounding female athletes forces them to walk a tightrope: speak up and risk being dismissed as an emotional woman or stay quiet and let the league's image unravel. "This is a broader, contextual, systemic issue," LaVoi said. "It's not just about bad refs making bad calls. This is a much larger problem within a system where women's sport has been undervalued and underappreciated for decades." Many players have ignored concerns about the perception they whine too much about officiating, arguing the inconsistency in calls is dangerous. Lucas Seehafer, a professor and kinesiologist at Medical University of South Carolina who tracks WNBA injuries, saidplayers have suffered 173 injuries this seasonand missed 789 games, entering Saturday's games. Injuries are undoubtedly multifactorial, Seehafer said. Still, inconsistent whistles can leave players unsure of how much contact to expect — forcing them into unfamiliar movements or hesitation. And that can lend itself to awkward landings, a key contributor in lower-extremity injuries. "The athletes strive on consistency and mechanical efficiency," said Nirav Pandya, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at UC San Francisco. "When you don't know how much contact's going to be allowed, it does throw off that rhythm, which increases your injury risk." When Caitlin Clark suffered a groin injury in mid-July, her brother — in a now-deleted X post — blamed the officials for letting too much contact slide. "People go watch the WNBA because of the talent," LaVoi said, "and when the talent is sitting on the bench, that's not very exciting to fans." Read more:WNBA motherhood: The balancing act between career and kids While critics are quick to call out officiating, referees are navigating a structure stretched thin. Brenda Hilton, founder of Officially Human — an organization dedicated to improving the treatment of sports officials — said 70%-80% of officials quit within their first three years, largely due to online abuse. "The people that are doing the work are people, they are fallible," LaVoi said. "The players are fallible as well, so are the coaches. So can we get back some compassion for the humanity of the people doing it, and appreciate the fact that they love what they do? They're not doing it because they're getting huge NIL deals and branding opportunities." NBA and WNBA officiating leaders have not announced any plans for changes to their system, so the stress will probably continue among players, coaches, fans and those who control the whistles. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared inLos Angeles Times.

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WNBA players call out officiating, but league officials trust their process

WNBA players call out officiating, but league officials trust their process With red welts scattered like landmarks of the war she'd jus...
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Stephanie Kyriacou already made an ace at the Women's British. Then she assisted on anotherNew Foto - Stephanie Kyriacou already made an ace at the Women's British. Then she assisted on another

PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Stephanie Kyriacou played a role in a pair of aces at the Women's British Open this week. She made the first hole-in-one of the championship at Royal Porthcawl. And on Sunday, she assisted on the other. Mimi Rhodes of England made a hole-in-one on the par-3 fifth holewhen her tee shot glanced off the golf ball belonging to Kyriacou and caromed right into the cup in the final round. Her shot would have rolled by if not for Kyriacou's golf ball being there. Kyriacou had hit first and nearly made her second ace until the ball rolled just left of the hole, inches away. Kyriacou made a hole-in-one on the par-3 eighth in the second round on Friday. ___ AP golf:https://apnews.com/hub/golf

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Stephanie Kyriacou already made an ace at the Women's British. Then she assisted on another

Stephanie Kyriacou already made an ace at the Women's British. Then she assisted on another PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Stephanie Kyriacou p...
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