Jill Martin - Sports News Editor
Jill Martin
Sports News Editor
Jill Martin is a sports news editor at CNN.
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Olympic bobsled medalist files lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by chiropractor employed by USA Bobsled
Sep 23, 2023
Aja Evans, an Olympic bobsled athlete who won bronze at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games, has filed a lawsuit alleging she was sexually abused by a chiropractor who was working with the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation.
LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr. undergoes emergency surgery to remove brain tumor
Sep 21, 2023
Greg Brooks Jr., football player for the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, had surgery on Friday to remove a “large brain tumor”, according to a statement released by his family.
Simona Halep given four-year ban for anti-doping violations, vows to appeal decision and ‘clear my name’
Sep 13, 2023
Two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep has been given a four-year ban for doping violations, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Tuesday.
Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi express desire to play for Phoenix Mercury and at the Olympics in 2024
Sep 12, 2023
WNBA stars Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi have both expressed their intentions to remain with the Phoenix Mercury next season and to play at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Simone Biles says she’s aiming for the Paris Olympics next year: ‘That’s the path I would love’
Sep 08, 2023
Simone Biles has said that competing at next year’s Paris Olympics is a “path I would love,” a month after making her return to gymnastics.
NBA fines James Harden $100,000 for ‘public trade demands’
Aug 22, 2023
The NBA announced Tuesday it has fined Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden $100,000 for what the league is calling “public trade demands.”
Spain’s head coach Jorge Vilda appears to touch female staffer inappropriately during game celebration
Aug 22, 2023
Video has emerged that shows Spain head coach Jorge Vilda appearing to inappropriately touch a female staff member during the Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England.
Sabrina Ionescu’s signature shoes go missing in Las Vegas: ‘Just bring me my insoles back’
Aug 18, 2023
Where are Sabrina Ionescu’s shoes?
England’s Lauren James apologizes for red card after stepping on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie
Aug 09, 2023
England’s star player Lauren James has apologized for stepping on an opponent during the team’s Round of 16 game against Nigeria, a move that earned her a red card and elimination from at least one World Cup match.
Simone Biles wins her first competitive gymnastics event since 2021, qualifies for US national championships
Aug 06, 2023
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles returned to competitive gymnastics on Saturday for the first time since pulling out of Tokyo Olympics finals in 2021.
Lindsey Horan labels criticism of US soccer team at the Women’s World Cup as ‘noise’
Aug 03, 2023
USWNT co-captain Lindsey Horan has pushed back on criticism on her team’s performance during Tuesday’s match against Portugal, dismissing it as “noise.”
Iowa State starting quarterback and suspended NFL player among those charged in gambling investigation
Aug 02, 2023
Hunter Dekkers, the starting quarterback for all 12 Iowa State football games last season, is among several athletes who have been charged in Iowa district court in Story County in connection with an investigation into alleged student-athlete gambling at Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.
Damar Hamlin takes another step in comeback as he puts on pads at Buffalo Bills practice
Jul 31, 2023
Damar Hamlin took another step in his comeback as he donned pads for a Buffalo Bills practice for the first time since his cardiac arrest.
Christopher Eubanks’ Wimbledon dream run ends with loss to No. 3 Daniil Medvedev in quarterfinals
Jul 12, 2023
Christopher Eubanks’ run at Wimbledon has ended, with the 27-year-old American losing to world No. 3 Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the quarterfinals.
Naomi Osaka gives birth to daughter, WTA announces
Jul 12, 2023
The star announced her pregnancy in January, posting a photo of an ultrasound scan on her social media accounts.Osaka said she plans to return to tennis in 2024 for next year’s Australian Open, a tournament she has won on two previous occasions.