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Mary Lou Retton home from hospital after life-threatening health scare, daughter says

Tuesday, October 24

(NEW YORK) -- Mary Lou Retton is back home after a health scare that required a nearly two-week stay in the intensive care unit.McKenna Lane Kelley, one of Retton's four daughters, shared on Instagram Monday that her mom is home and "in recovery mode.""We... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/23/23

Tuesday, October 24

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLAMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Texas 11, Houston 4 (Texas wins series 4-3)NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Arizona 5, Philadelphia 1 (Series tied 3-3)NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Montreal 3, Buffalo 1NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Minnesota 22, San Francisco 17 Copyright © 2023, ABC... Read More.

College gymnast claims ‘verbal and emotional abuse’ in announcing surprise retirement

Monday, October 23

(NEW YORK) -- A collegiate gymnast has announced her retirement from the sport, alleging she was a victim of "verbal and emotional abuse."Kara Eaker, a junior at the University of Utah, shared on Instagram that she is withdrawing from the school, as well as... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/22/23

Monday, October 23

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLAMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Texas 9, Houston 2NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Detroit 6, Calgary 2 Boston 3, Anaheim 1NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Atlanta 16, Tampa Bay 13 Baltimore 38 Detroit 6 Chicago 30, Las Vegas 12 Cleveland 39, Indianapolis 38 NY Giants 14,... Read More.

Specializing in one sport can be risky for young athletes, experts say

Friday, October 20

(NEW YORK) -- With the fall sports season well under way, young athletes may face pressures from coaches and looming college scholarships to train in only one sport year-round.But experts have issued a new warning to parents and coaches that focusing only on one... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/19/23

Friday, October 20

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLAMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Houston 10, Texas 3 (Series tied 2-2)NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Arizona 2, Philadelphia 1 (Philadelphia leads series 2-1)NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON Boston 127, Charlotte 99 Minnesota 114, Chicago 105 Detroit 118, Oklahoma City 116 Sacramento 116,... Read More.

Mary Lou Retton getting ‘stronger’ as she battles pneumonia in ICU, daughter says

Thursday, October 19

(NEW YORK) -- Mary Lou Retton, the American gymnast who became a sports icon when she won Olympic gold in 1984, is getting stronger as she battles a very rare form of pneumonia," according to her daughter.Shayla Kelley Schrepfer, one of Retton's four daughters,... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/18/23

Thursday, October 19

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLAMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Houston 8, Texas 5 (Texas leads series 2-1)NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON Washington 131, New York 106 Brooklyn 107, Miami 104 San Antonio 117, Houston 103 Golden State 116, Sacramento 115NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Ottawa 6, Washington... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/17/23

Wednesday, October 18

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLNATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Philadelphia 10, Arizona 0 (Philadelphia leads series 2-0)NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON LA Clippers 116, Denver 103 New Orleans 104, Orlando 92 Boston 123, New York 110 Minnesota 138, Maccabi Ra'anana 111 Oklahoma City 124, Milwaukee... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/16/23

Tuesday, October 17

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLAMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Texas 5, Houston 4NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Philadelphia 5, Arizona 3NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON Phoenix 117, Portland 106 Cleveland 120, Maccabi Ra'anana 89 Indiana 116, Atlanta 112 Philadelphia 127, Brooklyn 119 Houston 99, San Antonio 89 Utah 114,... Read More.

US Women’s Soccer champ Julie Ertz opens up about retirement, motherhood, love of the game

Monday, October 16

(NEW YORK) -- This year, U.S. Women's Soccer star and Olympian Julie Ertz announced her retirement from the sport after over a decade of professional play.Ertz, 31, who was on the 2015 and 2019 championship Women's World Cup team, said she was taking time... Read More.

Team USA swim coach opens up about lessons learned from his father

Monday, October 16

(NEW YORK) -- Anthony Nesty attributes his recent appointment as U.S. men's Olympic swim team head coach to his hard work ethic, determination and family.Nesty, who is also the head coach of the University of Florida's men's swimming and diving team, was selected to... Read More.