The sports world is buzzing as the United States has decided to withhold its 2024 dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency, urging significant reforms. This action intensifies the standoff over WADA’s handling of doping cases linked to Chinese swimmers competing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
In football, Bill Belichick, now immersing himself as North Carolina’s head coach, finds himself making more than just BBQ visits. Meanwhile, the Orange Bowl marks a historic moment with Black head coaches James Franklin and Marcus Freeman facing off in the College Football Playoff semifinal.
In basketball, Trae Young electrified fans with a last-second half-court shot securing the Hawks a win over Jazz. The sports updates also cover the appointment of Kevin Kisner as a vice-captain for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, and more poignant stories unraveling in global sports arenas.
(With inputs from agencies.)