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How a possible ban on spectators at Tokyo Olympics could impact athlete performance

Sunday, June 13 by ABC News

(TOKYO) — With the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to kick off next month, it's still unclear if any fans will be in attendance to cheer on the elite athletes. The Tokyo Olympics organizing committee has already ruled that spectators from abroad won't be allowed "due... Read More.

North Carolina teen athlete speaks out after being forced to cut hair

Saturday, May 15 by ABC News

(DURHAM, N.C.) -- Nicole Pyles, a 16-year-old high school student from Durham, North Carolina, spoke with ABC News' Zachary Kiesch after she was forced to cut her hair to continue playing in a softball game. Pyles, a Black student who attends Hillside High School, said... Read More.

Trans teen speaks out against trans athlete bans, says football has been ‘lifesaving’

Wednesday, May 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — When 13-year-old Kris Wilka was younger, he would watch football games at his cousin’s house. This tradition, he says, sent him spiraling into playing the sport himself. “It was very fascinating to me. Like, all the different things that would go into making a... Read More.

Naomi Osaka teams up with Sweetgreen as first athlete ambassador, youngest investor

Thursday, May 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Athletes understand the importance of quality, healthy food to fuel their bodies in order to compete and thrive, and one tennis superstar has teamed up with a fast-casual restaurant chain that shares the same winning values. Sweetgreen announced its new partnership with... Read More.

Supreme Court questions NCAA limits on student athlete compensation

Wednesday, March 31 by ABC News

By DEVIN DWYER, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- With March Madness in full swing, the National Collegiate Athletic Association on Wednesday faced off against a group of former college athletes at the U.S. Supreme Court in a long-running dispute over limits on... Read More.

Dad denounces Missouri’s anti-trans athlete bill in speech about daughter

Wednesday, March 17 by ABC News

By MARLENE LENTHANG, ABC News(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) -- A Missouri father has gone viral for an emotional speech defending his transgender daughter before lawmakers considering a ban on trans high school athletes, in which he pleaded, "let them be who... Read More.

First athlete with Down syndrome completes Ironman triathlon

Tuesday, November 10 by ABC News

By GENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN, ABC News(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) -- It's a feat few people will ever achieve: finishing the Ironman.For Chris Nikic, who didn't walk until he was 4 years old, the Ironman may have, at one time,... Read More.

Family of murdered college athlete settles with university for $13.5 million

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

By RAHMA AHMED, ABC News (SALT LAKE CITY) -- Two years to the day after the brutal murder of University of Utah athlete Lauren McCluskey, her parents, Jill and Matt McCluskey, and the university announced a $10.5 million settlement in a lawsuit against... Read More.

KRKO Russell and Hill Male Athlete of the Month-April 2020-Owen Bishop-Arlington High School

Tuesday, May 19 by Tom Lafferty

Congratulations to our KRKO Radio Russell and Hill Male Athlete of the Month for April 2020, Owen Bishop of the Arlington High School Class of 2020. Owen was the Western Conference Baseball Player of the Year in 2019, and was expected to... Read More.

KRKO Russell and Hill Female Athlete of the Month-April 2020-Emilie Henningsen of Glacier Peak

Tuesday, May 19 by Tom Lafferty

Congratulations to our KRKO Radio Russell and Hill Female Athlete of the Month for April 2020, Emilie Henningsen of the Glacier Peak High School Class of 2020. Emilie is heading to the University of Oregon to join their top-ranked Acrobatics &... Read More.

KRKO Russell and Hill Male Athlete of the Month-March 2020-Tyler Linhardt-King’s High School

Friday, April 17 by Tom Lafferty

King's High School Basketball Player Sophomore Tyler Linhardt is our KRKO Russell & Hill Male Athlete of the Month for March 2020. Tyler scored 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in King's 70-67 overtime win over Lynden Christian in the 1A State... Read More.

KRKO Russell and Hill Female Athlete of the Month for March 2020-Hailey Hiatt of Arlington High School

Friday, April 17 by Tom Lafferty

Arlington High School Basketball Player Junior Hailey Hiatt is our KRKO Russell & Hill Female Athlete of the Month for March 2020. Hailey led the Eagles basketball team to a 24-3 record and a Third Place Finish in the Class 3A State... Read More.

Stories tagged with: athlete

How a possible ban on spectators at Tokyo Olympics could impact athlete performance

North Carolina teen athlete speaks out after being forced to cut hair

Trans teen speaks out against trans athlete bans, says football has been ‘lifesaving’

Naomi Osaka teams up with Sweetgreen as first athlete ambassador, youngest investor

Supreme Court questions NCAA limits on student athlete compensation

Dad denounces Missouri’s anti-trans athlete bill in speech about daughter

First athlete with Down syndrome completes Ironman triathlon

Family of murdered college athlete settles with university for $13.5 million

KRKO Russell and Hill Male Athlete of the Month-April 2020-Owen Bishop-Arlington High School

KRKO Russell and Hill Female Athlete of the Month-April 2020-Emilie Henningsen of Glacier Peak

KRKO Russell and Hill Male Athlete of the Month-March 2020-Tyler Linhardt-King’s High School

KRKO Russell and Hill Female Athlete of the Month for March 2020-Hailey Hiatt of Arlington High School

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