ESPN Cancels Rachel Nichols’ Show ‘The Jump’ After Maria Taylor Controversy
The move comes a little over a month after her leaked comments about Taylor were made public.
SPORTS
Naomi Osaka Walks Away From Press Conference After ‘Aggressively Toned’ Question
The gathering was held for the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.
LAPD Opens Excessive Force Investigation into Jaxson Hayes Arrest
The police chief says there’s a “possibility of force being applied” to Hayes’ neck.
Simone Biles Wins Bronze Medal at Olympics Despite Personal Loss
The gymnast overcame several obstacles during her time at the Tokyo Olympics.
NBA Star Jaxson Hayes ‘Pushed’ Officer and Was Tased During Arrest, LAPD Says
“Officers utilized two deployments of the taser … and physical force during the altercation.”
Simone Biles Withdraws From Individual All-Around Gymnastics Final
USA Gymnastics made the announcement in a statement Wednesday.
Simone Biles Exits Gymnastics Team Final to Protect Herself: ‘Not Worth It’
“Coming to the Olympics and being head star isn’t an easy feat,” she explained.
Maria Taylor Exits ESPN After Leaked Audio Scandal
“An agreement on a contract extension could not be reached,” the two sides said in a statement.
ESPN Benches Rachel Nichols From Reporting at NBA Finals, Taps Malika Andrews
Nichols will continue to host ‘The Jump’ on the sports network.
Rachel Nichols ‘Deeply Sorry’ for Comments About Maria Taylor
Nichols previously said Maria Taylor was named host of ESPN’s NBA Finals coverage because she is Black.
