(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
INTERLEAGUE
Detroit 12, San Diego 4
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 3, Cleveland 1
Baltimore 5, Tampa Bay 1
Kansas City 7, LA Angels 0
Oakland 7, Houston 5
Seattle 4 Texas 3
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 11, Miami 2
Philadelphia 6, Atlanta 4
Chi Cubs 3, Pittsburgh 2
Colorado 2, Milwaukee 0
Arizona 7, San Francisco 0
Washington 4 L.A. Dodgers 1
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
INTERLEAGUE
LA Angels 9, Atlanta 1
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chi White Sox 6, Cleveland 3
Minnesota 9, Detroit 1
NY Yankees 6, Baltimore 0
Kansas City 4, Tampa Bay 2
Toronto 8, Boston 4
Houston 8, Seattle 5
Texas 11, Oakland 8
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chi Cubs 4, Philadelphia 3
Cincinnati 6, St. Louis 3
Miami 6, Pittsburgh 5
Milwaukee 10, Colorado 9
LA Dodgers 7, San Francisco 4
Washington 4, Arizona 3
NY Mets 8, San Diego 5
WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Dallas 96, Indiana 86
Seattle 82, Atlanta 72
Connecticut 86, Minnesota 79
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
New York 4, Austin FC 3
LA Galaxy 2, Atlanta 0
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(NEW YORK) — As the U.S.’s intensifying heat wave continues into the weekend, the New York City Triathlon shortened its bike and run courses for Sunday’s Triathlon and Duathlon races.
Record high temperatures and excessive heat are expected to hit the Northeast with possible record high temperatures in New York City reaching 98 degrees on Sunday.
“With temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s this Sunday, in collaboration with local officials and meteorologists, we have made the difficult decision to shorten the run and bike portions of the NYC Triathlon and Duathlon. The safety of our athletes and everyone in attendance is our top priority,” the triathlon said in a statement.
The bike course will be shortened from 40 kilometers, or 24.8 miles, to 20 kilometers, or 12.4 miles. The course’s north turnaround will now be at 181st St and the West Side Highway.
The run race course will be reduced from 6.2 miles to 2.5 miles. The first leg of the Duathlon Run will be reduced from 2 miles to 1 mile and the second leg will be reduced from 6.2 miles to 2.5 miles. The course’s south turnaround will be around 90th St and West Side Highway.
“While it is disappointing to reduce the length of both races, our number one priority is to do all we can to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our competitors, volunteers, medical personnel and spectators,” the triathlon said in a statement on its website.
This will be the twentieth running of the New York City Triathlon and its first-ever official Duathlon.
The New York City Triathlon strongly encouraged its athletes to maintain hydration before, during and after races.
There will be touchless aid stations within the transition and at miles 0.9, 1.9 and along the run course. There will be medical support and toilets at each aid station and ice towels will be handed out at the finish line.
-ABC News’ Max Golembo contributed to this report.
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(NEW YORK) — As the U.S.’s intensifying heat wave continues into the weekend, triathlons in the Northeast scheduled for Sunday were postponed and shortened.
The Boston Triathlon postponed its race to Aug. 21, while the New York City Triathlon shortened its bike and run courses for Sunday’s triathlon and duathlon races.
Michael O’Neil, the Boston race’s director, told ABC News the decision was made in coordination with the city and state due to the “current historic weather conditions.”
“We take the health of our athletes, volunteers and spectators seriously. Boston does not compromise on safety or athlete experience. Due to the oppressive heat and humidity that could cause serious health concerns while competing this weekend, we worked together with the City of Boston and State of Massachusetts to postpone the race until August. Everyone should stay safe and hydrate as much as possible this weekend,” O’Neil said in a statement.
Meanwhile, record high temperatures and excessive heat are expected to hit the Northeast with possible record high temperatures in Boston reaching 97 degrees and in New York City reaching 98 degrees on Sunday.
“With temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s this Sunday, in collaboration with local officials and meteorologists, we have made the difficult decision to shorten the run and bike portions of the NYC Triathlon and Duathlon. The safety of our athletes and everyone in attendance is our top priority,” the triathlon said in a statement.
The New York City bike course will be shortened from 40 kilometers, or 24.8 miles, to 20 kilometers, or 12.4 miles. The course’s north turnaround will now be at 181st Street and the West Side Highway.
New York’s run race course will be reduced from 6.2 miles to 2.5 miles. The first leg of the duathlon run will be reduced from 2 miles to 1 mile and the second leg will be reduced from 6.2 miles to 2.5 miles. The course’s south turnaround will be around 90th Street and West Side Highway.
“While it is disappointing to reduce the length of both races, our number one priority is to do all we can to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our competitors, volunteers, medical personnel and spectators,” the triathlon said in a statement on its website.
This will be the twentieth running of the New York City Triathlon and its first-ever official duathlon.
The New York City Triathlon strongly encouraged its athletes to maintain hydration before, during and after races.
There will be touchless aid stations within the transition and at miles 0.9, 1.9 and along the run course. There will be medical support and toilets at each aid station and ice towels will be handed out at the finish line.
ABC News’ Max Golembo contributed to this report.
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
INTERLEAGUE
Texas 8, Miami 0
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Houston 3, NY Yankees 2
Houston 7, NY Yankees 5
Detroit 7, Oakland 2
Oakland 5, Detroit 0
NATIONAL LEAGUE
LA Dodgers 9, San Francisco 6
WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Washington 78, New York 69
Los Angeles 85, Atlanta 78
Las Vegas 90, Indiana 77
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:
WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Chicago 78, Seattle 74
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(LOS ANGELES) — The accolades continue for Stephen Curry.
One month after winning the NBA Championship, the Golden State Warriors star hosted Wednesday’s ESPY Awards. Curry also took home two awards, and the Warriors won Best Team.
“I see down here so many special people,” Curry said in his opening monologue. “So many champions, so many potential Dancing With The Stars contestants.”
Opening the ceremony with humor, Curry found moments to address serious matters.
One notable absence in the Dolby Theatre was WBNA’s Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February for drug charges.
Wearing Griner’s jersey, Curry took the stage with WNBA players Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith.
“But as we hope for the best, we urge the entire global sports community to continue to stay energized on her behalf,” Curry said. “She’s one of us, the team of athletes in this room tonight and all over the world. A team that has nothing to do with politics or global conflict.”
While accepting the Best Play award for her performance on the United States women’s national soccer team, Megan Rapinoe also used the space to speak about Griner’s detainment.
“The most striking thing is that BG’s not here,” Rapinoe said. “BG deserves to be free. She’s being held as a political prisoner, obviously.”
The ceremony included a 50th anniversary celebration of Title IX. Notable female athletes paid tribute on stage.
“We refuse to be happy with the minimum, because more than it has been does not mean it’s where it should be,” snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim said.
“We still fight for safety, to be believed and we still fight to have control over our own bodies,” Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman added.
ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale won the Jimmy V award for Perseverance. Vitale had a recent seven-month battle with cancer.
“Just remember perseverance, plus passion, plus pride equals winning in the game of life,” he said.
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(NEW YORK) — Larger than life Super Bowl champion and pro football star Rob Gronkowski recently retired from the NFL for a second time — but just because he says he won’t be back on the gridiron doesn’t mean he’s done working.
In the first sit down interview since his June announcement, Gronkowski told “Good Morning America” what would happen if former teammate Tom Brady, who drew him out of his initial 2019 retirement, called again.
“I would say ‘what’s up’ but, no, I wouldn’t go back to football. I’m all set,” the 33-year-old said. “Obviously I’ll answer. He’s the greatest of all time calling and we do have a great relationship on and off the field, we’re good friends.”
He continued, “I’m enjoying what I’m doing and enjoying trying to find what I really want to do next.”
Gronk announced his second retirement on June 21, writing a farewell note to the sport in the caption of an Instagram post.
“I will now be going back into my retirement home, walking away from football again with my head held high knowing I gave it everything I had, good or bad, every time I stepped out on the field,” he wrote. “The friendships and relationships I have made will last forever, and I appreciate every single one of my teammates and coaches for giving everything they had as well.”
“From retirement, back to football and winning another championship and now back to chilling out, thank you to all,” he added.
With his football career now behind him, the former tight end, who spent 11 seasons in the league playing for the New England Patriots and then the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has a lot of free time on his hands. These days, he said he tries to tackle “whatever the day brings.” Sometimes that’s waking up and “getting a workout in” or playing with his French Bulldog Ralphie and shooting commercials, like a new USAA ad set to premiere this fall.
“I’m not like really retired, just from the game of football,” he said. “I’m at the point where I don’t want to be too busy, but I want to do some stuff, and that’s why I’m dipping my toes in the business world.”
Gronk’s Lightning Round
Favorite cheat meal? “My mom’s chicken souffle.”
Favorite sport other than football? “Basketball. I played in high school.”
Favorite show to binge-watch? “Outer Banks.”
Dogs or cats? “Dogs.”
Are you coming out of retirement in week 14 or 15? “Week zero.”
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAME
American League 3, National League 2
WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Los Angeles 86, Indiana 79
Atlanta 92, Las Vegas 76
Connecticut 82, New York 63
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(NEW YORK) — NFL defensive end Carl Nassib initially “agonized” over his decision to publicly come out as gay last offseason following his sixth year in the league.
But ultimately, he realized that one Instagram post could be a way to create a positive narrative for others and help society’s conversation around sexual orientation, and so he became the first active NFL player to come out as gay.
Nassib, 29, spoke to ABC News’ Good Morning America co-anchor and former NFL star Michael Strahan about that life-changing moment on social media and where he is now.
“I stared at the phone for, like, an hour just looking at it, trying to hype myself up,” he recalled. “The last thing I said was like, ‘You know what — for the kids.’ And: pressed post.”
Nassib said it “definitely was some difficult times” over the 15 years while he considered sharing that part of his life publicly.
“Really struggling with who you are and trying to figure out that side of your life was definitely a tough part,” he said.
The former Oakland Raiders lineman, who was released earlier this spring, said, “I just wanted to show that it really doesn’t matter — your sexual orientation.”
“I came out to my close friends and family years ago. And I wanted to do it publicly because I wanted to stay ahead of the narrative,” he said. “I just wanted to own the story and make sure I did it on my terms. One of my biggest fears was that I would only be remembered for being gay.”
When it came to being in a locker room full of men in a sport considered to be more conservatively masculine, Nassib said, “I really wasn’t scared about that at all.”
“I had a great relationship with my teammates,” the Raiders former edge rusher said. “I just was met with the most incredible support from my teammates.”
Nassib’s announcement was met with a tidal wave of support on social media from celebrities, fellow players and fans.
“[I] actually hope that one day videos like this and the whole coming out process are just not necessary,” he said. “When people come out, they’re coming out of the closet because they’re afraid. They have fear that they’re gonna have negative impact on their life, on their relationships, on their job.”
He added, “I just hoped that one day we don’t have those fears — that’s the society I hope for one day. And I hope I can be a positive push in that direction.”
Statistics show that support for the LGBTQ+ community can be life-saving, according to a recent survey from The Trevor Project’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health that found 45% of LGBTQ youth had contemplated suicide in the last year, but those who had support from family attempted suicide at less than half the rate.
Nassib said he has a message for kids at home who see legislation like Florida’s so-called “don’t say gay” bill.
“They have support from a massive community of people who will love them no matter what, and we are making strides in a positive direction,” he said. “It won’t be a perfect road, and we just have to continue the course and make sure that we do it from a place of love and not from a place of animosity.”
Nassib donated $100,000 to the Trevor Project, which was matched by the NFL, to support the nonprofit that focuses on suicide prevention and support in the LGBTQ community.
The Trevor Project received many anonymous messages from the LGBTQ+ community thanking Nassib for his courage and honesty.
“You may very well have saved some lives today,” one message read. Another one stated, “Way to be a leader on and off the field, Carl. You are saving lives through your bravery.”
And finally another said, “Seeing your message today made me so excited to be part of a world I could see people like me in any sort of public role.”
“Love it. That’s incredible,” Nassib said after hearing the replies. “I hope that I can continue to be that person.”
For the last four years, Nassib said he has “been working on an app called Rayze” that “introduces volunteers and donors to causes and nonprofits that they’re passionate about” and allows people to easily donate to those causes.
As football season nears, Nassib, who said he was not surprised to be released by the Raiders, is preparing for camp as a free agent.
“It was a great time we had. I have so much love for Las Vegas. It allowed me to do a lotta great things,” he said. “And I think that there’ll be more — there’ll be better opportunities in the future.”
Without naming teams or organizations where he hopes to end up this fall, Nassib said, “the best scenario for me is, like, the best opportunity to show what I got. Got a lot in the tank.”
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