Mary Lou Retton was once the 'most famous woman in America' after her perfect 10 in LA... now, 40 years on, she's facing fury over $500k donation row - Sport news - NewsLocker (2024)

At the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the 4ft 9in Retton vaulted her way to gold with a perfect score of 10 to become the first American to win the women's individual all-around gold medal.

Charles Barkley RETIRES! NBA icon makes stunning announcement that he is leaving TV after 24 years as TNT analyst

NBA legend Charles Barkley has made the shock decision to retire from television, revealing that next season will be his 25th and final year as an analyst.

Charles Barkley RETIRES! NBA icon makes stunning announcement that he is leaving TV after 24 years as NBA analyst

NBA legend Charles Barkley has made the shock decision to retire from television, revealing that next season will be his 25th and final year as an analyst.

Aussie Liam Paro confident of 'almost impossible' upset againstagainst IBF junior-welterweight championSubriel Matias

Unsung Australian Liam Paro is confident he can shock the world and tame one of boxing's biggest beasts Subriel Matias in his home lair

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Barstool Sports chief Dave Portnoy leaves Celtics game early and puts his celebratory cigar 'on ice' - after traveling all the way to Dallas to see brutal NBA Finals loss

Dave Portnoy and the rest of his fellow Boston Celtics supporters will have to wait a while longer to light their celebratory cigars - after a heavy defeat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Mavericks rout the Celtics in third-largest win in NBA Finals history... with Luka Doncic leading Dallas to a 122-84 win over Boston

There will not be a sweep in the NBA Finals after the Dallas Mavericks were able to stun the Boston Celtics at home in Game Four.

Judge who presided over Jarryd Hayne's rape conviction appeal drops bombshell claim on the former NRL star's guilt

One of the judges who presided over Jarryd Hayne 's successful appeal against his rape convictions has concluded there is a 'significant possibility' the NRL player is 'innocent'

The Caitlin Clark effect? WNBA 'could QUADRUPLE its media rights to $240MILLION a year' under new agreement

The WNBA has been growing more popular than ever thanks to the interest in Caitlin Clark and that could lead to big bucks in the boardroom.

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Why Scotland cricket star Michael Leask doesn't fear Australia ahead of must win T20 World Cup clash - 'take them on head first'

Michael Leask is under no illusions about the size of task awaiting Scotland in St Lucia at the T20 World Cup - but is ready to take the fight to an Australia side he ranks as the best in the world.

LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes celebrate 'not-guilty' verdict in NBA Draft hopeful Terrence Shannon Jr. rape case: 'Apologies should be 30X louder than the hate'

NBA Draft hopeful Terrence Shannon Jr. has been found not guilty of raping a woman in Kansas last September, and LeBron James thinks some people owe the Illinois star an apology.

Former NBA player Darius Morris' cause of death REVEALED after his tragic passing at the age of 33

Morris - who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers among others - was found dead in his Los Angeles home last month, leaving the world of NBA in mourning.

Phil Mickelson, Viktor Hovland, Dustin Johnson and Tiger Woods are among superstar golfers to MISS the cut at the US Open... while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler JUST makes it through!

One of the most testing US Open courses in years claimed plenty of high-profile victims on Friday, with Phil Mickelson, Viktor Hovland, Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson ALL missing the cut.

What pop star turned Aussie Olympic swimming hopeful Cody Simpson has to do as he looks to secure his spot in Dolphins squad ahead of Paris Games

Pop star turned swimmer Cody Simpson will soon discover if he is good enough to be an Olympian. His moment of truth begins in Saturday's heats of the 100m butterfly at the Australian trials.

Conor McGregor contemplated RETIREMENT after latest injury but is now more determined than ever to return... and believes he has a 'handful of big-money fights left in him'

The injury that forced Conor McGregor to back out of his fight against Michael Chandler in UFC 303 was so serious that the Irishman considered calling it a career.

Andy Robertson admits Scotland 'didn't show up' and 'got it all wrong' during 5-1 humbling by Germany as Euro 2024 campaign gets off to worst possible start

It was a miserable commencement to the tournament for Scotland, who had Ryan Porteous sent off just before half time.

'Pick me Madge!' Latrell Mitchell makes irresistible case for NSW Origin recall as Rabbitohs outclass Broncos

Latrell Mitchell has made a compelling case for a NSW State of Origin recall, starring as South Sydney made it three straight NRL wins following an impressive 22-12 defeat of Brisbane on Friday.

Shayna Jack bursts into tears as redemption story comes at a cost, denying Emma McKeon a chance to defend her Olympic title in Paris

Emma McKeon will not defend her Olympic 100m freestyle title in Paris after Shayna Jack secured her spot for an individual swim to complete her redemption story at the Australian swimming trials

John and Thady Gosden plot new course for Inspiral with surprise Prince of Wales Stakes showdown against last year's Derby winner Auguste Rodin

DOMINIC KING: Trained by John and Thady Gosden for owners Cheveley Park Stud, Inspiral had been ante-post favourite for the Queen Anne Stakes.

Hilarious moment Roy Keane HIDES from German selfie-hunters during a trip to a Berlin shopping mall with Ian Wright

Prior to the opening Euros match, Keane went sightseeing with Ian Wright, who posted a TikTok which showed the Irishman hiding from a fan asking for selfies at a mall in Berlin.

Top MLB umpire punished for breaking gambling rules as sport faces next betting scandal in the wake of Shohei Ohtani interpreter drama

Major League Baseball umpire Pat Hoberg has reportedly been disciplined for violating the league's gambling rules. MLB started an investigation into Hoberg during Spring Training.

Steve Clarke admits Scotland 'let themselves down' in 5-1 thrashing by Germany to open Euro 2024... as Julian Nagelsmann claims the visitors were 'SCARED' and lacked aggression

AADAM PATEL IN MUNICH: Scotland boss Steve Clarke admitted that his team let themselves down after they were humiliated 5-1 by Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024.

The moment Rob Gronkowski broke news of Bill Belichick's romance with cheerleader 48 years his junior LAST MONTH at Tom Brady's Netflix roast - with brutal joke about high schools

A joke Rob Gronkowski delivered at the roast of Tom Brady about Bill Belichick's new relationship has come back to light after reports revealed the coach's is seeing a 24-year-old.

Tiger Woods misses the cut at the US Open after disastrous day at Pinehurst... before hinting that he may NEVER play in the tournament again

DANIEL MATTHEWS AT PINEHURST: Yesterday, Tiger Woodswas concerned that a cold breeze might derail his bid to make the cut at this US Open. In the end, it was the suffocating heat.

LeBron James rips car company for lying on social media after they claimed he was a customer

On Friday LeBron, 39, responded to an Instagram post shared by Riverside-based car company Effortless Motors, two days earlier, claiming that he had bought a new Bugatti from the dealership.

Top MLB umpire disciplined for breaking gambling rules as sport faces next betting scandal in the wake of Shohei Ohtani interpreter drama

Major League Baseball umpire Pat Hoberg has reportedly been disciplined for violating the league's gambling rules. MLB started an investigation into Hoberg during Spring Training.

Steve Clarke involved in touchline spat with assistant coach during Scotland's woeful 5-1 defeat to Germany in Euro 2024 opener... as manager gets shirty with reporters in press conference: 'Is that a serious question?'

The Tartan Army were unable to start their travails in Germany off on the right foot when Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz broke the deadlock after just 10 minutes played in Munich on Friday evening.

Stuart Broad insists it's not in rivals Australia's nature to manipulate Scotland result to dump England out of T20 World Cup as bowling legend admits he expects England to reach last eight

England need to get the better of another minnow nation in Namibia on Sunday and must then hope the Australians keep their part of the bargain by defeating Scotland two hours later.

Steve Clarke urges Scotland fans to keep the faith after sobering opening-night rout by merciless Germany

STEVE CLARKE begged the Tartan Army to keep the faith after five-star Germany inflicted a night of Euro embarrassment on Scotland.

Roy Keane tears into Scotland and accuses Andy Robertson of talking 'rubbish' in sensational rant after 5-1 drubbing by Germany, as Graeme Souness sends warning after Steve Clarke's men 'took a beating'

Scotland were 3-0 down and left with 10 men after a disastrous first half and couldn't muster much of a response as Germany's attacking talents ran riot .

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Gareth Southgate's side thrills me but English rugby has as much talent ahead of summer tours to face the All Blacks and Japan

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The similarities between the two teams are striking. Both are packed with exciting young players blessed with brilliant, natural ability.