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Iran bans weightlifter for shaking hands, taking photo with Israeli competitor
Iran’s weightlifting federation calls Mostafa Rajai’s actions – shaking hands with Maksim Svirsky of Israel on the podium at a meet – “unforgivable.”
USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023
The unpredictability of college football is one of its best attributes. Our staff tries to make sense of it with picks for the playoff, Heisman, more.
Jihad Ward gives his perspective on viral confrontation with Aaron Rodgers
The Giants’ Jihad Ward gave his perspective on the confrontation with Jets QB Aaron Rodgers that was shown on “Hard Knocks.”
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami held to scoreless draw by Nashville SC
Nashville SC held Inter Miami scoreless for the first time in the Lionel Messi era. It is also just the second time Messi has not scored for Miami.
Top photos from the 2023 US Open, the year’s final tennis Grand Slam
The US Open began Aug. 28 and concludes on Sept. 10. Top action from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Seven other young NFL quarterbacks in jeopardy of suffering Trey Lance’s fate
Trey Lance became the latest – but surely not the last – example of a quarterback who was shown the door early despite his lofty draft status.
Los Angeles Rams downplay notion Matthew Stafford struggling to ‘connect’ with teammates
Rams general manager Les Snead doesn’t believe veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford struggles to connect with younger teammates.
‘It’s blown me away’: Even USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter has Messi Mania
Inter Miami has nine-game unbeaten streak since Lionel Messi joined MLS. It also won Leagues Club and has climbed out of Eastern Conference basement.
NBA referee Eric Lewis retires amidst league’s investigation into social media account
The NBA was looking into if referee Eric Lewis used an account that responded to messages that had been critical of him and other officials.