Danielle Lerner
@danielle-lerner.bsky.social
USA TODAY national sports enterprise reporter. California transplant, but the cool kind.
dlerner@usatodayco.com
dlerner@usatodayco.com
Worth noting that Iowa State head coach Ashley Miles Greig’s contract is up June 30, 2026, the athletic department confirmed to USA TODAY.
February 10, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Worth noting that Iowa State head coach Ashley Miles Greig’s contract is up June 30, 2026, the athletic department confirmed to USA TODAY.
After canceling the rest of the season, will Iowa State have gymnastics in 2027?
"Right now, the focus is on supporting the young women in our program. We have not yet shifted our attention beyond caring for these young women during this period.”
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"Right now, the focus is on supporting the young women in our program. We have not yet shifted our attention beyond caring for these young women during this period.”
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
What to know about Iowa State gymnastics canceling remainder of season
Here's what we know about the Iowa State gymnastics situation.
www.desmoinesregister.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
After canceling the rest of the season, will Iowa State have gymnastics in 2027?
"Right now, the focus is on supporting the young women in our program. We have not yet shifted our attention beyond caring for these young women during this period.”
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
"Right now, the focus is on supporting the young women in our program. We have not yet shifted our attention beyond caring for these young women during this period.”
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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BREAKING: Breezy Johnson wins gold in women's downhill at Milan Cortina Olympics, the first medal for the U.S., after Lindsey Vonn crashes.
2026 Winter Olympics live updates: Lindsey Vonn crashes early in the Olympic women’s downhill
Lindsey Vonn is preparing to race the Olympic downhill on Sunday at the Milan Cortina Winter Games after completing two successful training runs in a row on Saturday. What to know and how to watch the race.
bit.ly
February 8, 2026 at 12:46 PM
BREAKING: Breezy Johnson wins gold in women's downhill at Milan Cortina Olympics, the first medal for the U.S., after Lindsey Vonn crashes.
Include yourself in that list, Tom, even if it was only a short stint. So sorry this is happening.
February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Include yourself in that list, Tom, even if it was only a short stint. So sorry this is happening.
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A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
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Not great news as Lindsey Vonn crashes and injures left knee in last downhill before the Olympics.
This will be updated
This will be updated
Lindsey Vonn crashes in final race before Milano Cortina Olympics
Lindsey Vonn crashed in the final downhill race before the Milano Cortina Olympics
www.usatoday.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Not great news as Lindsey Vonn crashes and injures left knee in last downhill before the Olympics.
This will be updated
This will be updated
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It is ridiculous that this has dragged on this long. But Jordan Chiles is one step closer to having the saga of her bronze medal from Paris resolved.
Jordan Chiles appeal granted, CAS must re-hear case of bronze medal
Swiss Federal Tribunal grants Jordan Chiles appeal for bronze medal, sends case back to Court of Arbitration for Sport.
www.usatoday.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:49 PM
It is ridiculous that this has dragged on this long. But Jordan Chiles is one step closer to having the saga of her bronze medal from Paris resolved.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is still contemplating an Olympic double at the L.A. Games in 2028, even though the Games' schedule makes it difficult.
"I wouldn't say it's in the back of my mind. I think it's always towards the front, to be honest," she said. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
"I wouldn't say it's in the back of my mind. I think it's always towards the front, to be honest," she said. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is letting track take a backseat
U.S. track & field star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opens up on her pregnancy, her dad's heart disease and a potential Olympic double at the 2028 Games.
www.usatoday.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is still contemplating an Olympic double at the L.A. Games in 2028, even though the Games' schedule makes it difficult.
"I wouldn't say it's in the back of my mind. I think it's always towards the front, to be honest," she said. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
"I wouldn't say it's in the back of my mind. I think it's always towards the front, to be honest," she said. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Oh, it’s getting real now! Our “Chasing Gold” profiles are rolling out beginning today, and we of course start with Mikaela Shiffrin.
Shiffrin’s Olympic career has had highest highs (two gold medals) and lowest lows (Beijing), complicating her view of the Games.
Shiffrin’s Olympic career has had highest highs (two gold medals) and lowest lows (Beijing), complicating her view of the Games.
Mikaela Shiffrin on how — and why — Winter Olympics feel different to her now
The Olympics mean everything to the general public, but they are but a piece of Mikaela Shiffrin’s considerable legacy. She's learning to square that.
www.usatoday.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Oh, it’s getting real now! Our “Chasing Gold” profiles are rolling out beginning today, and we of course start with Mikaela Shiffrin.
Shiffrin’s Olympic career has had highest highs (two gold medals) and lowest lows (Beijing), complicating her view of the Games.
Shiffrin’s Olympic career has had highest highs (two gold medals) and lowest lows (Beijing), complicating her view of the Games.
In the last 18 months, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke a world record, pivoted to a new event and won a world title.
Now, she's hitting pause.
The four-time Olympic gold medalist discussed her pregnancy, plans for LA 2028 and her dad's health struggles:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Now, she's hitting pause.
The four-time Olympic gold medalist discussed her pregnancy, plans for LA 2028 and her dad's health struggles:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is letting track take a backseat
U.S. track & field star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opens up on her pregnancy, her dad's heart disease and a potential Olympic double at the 2028 Games.
www.usatoday.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM
In the last 18 months, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke a world record, pivoted to a new event and won a world title.
Now, she's hitting pause.
The four-time Olympic gold medalist discussed her pregnancy, plans for LA 2028 and her dad's health struggles:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Now, she's hitting pause.
The four-time Olympic gold medalist discussed her pregnancy, plans for LA 2028 and her dad's health struggles:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Just wanted to take a minute, for no particular reason whatsoever, and celebrate some of the brilliant work that my
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Just wanted to take a minute, for no particular reason whatsoever, and celebrate some of the brilliant work that my
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
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It has never been more important to understand what is happening in our world, and @washingtonpost.com's foreign reporters regularly sacrifice their own wellbeing and safety to bring us those vital stories. I'm so proud to share a newsroom with them. We need them more than ever. #SavethePost
January 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
It has never been more important to understand what is happening in our world, and @washingtonpost.com's foreign reporters regularly sacrifice their own wellbeing and safety to bring us those vital stories. I'm so proud to share a newsroom with them. We need them more than ever. #SavethePost
“Why did God let this happen to me?”
A family is suing after an Aramark worker allegedly assaulted their 8-year-old son at NRG Stadium.
“There’s a lot of people here that need to look within and are ultimately responsible for this,” the boy’s father told USA TODAY. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
A family is suing after an Aramark worker allegedly assaulted their 8-year-old son at NRG Stadium.
“There’s a lot of people here that need to look within and are ultimately responsible for this,” the boy’s father told USA TODAY. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Parents accuse Aramark worker of assaulting 8-year-old son at NFL game
"Why did God let this happen to me?" the 8-year-old asked after a former Aramark employee allegedly pulled the boy's pants down in a stadium bathroom.
www.usatoday.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:19 PM
“Why did God let this happen to me?”
A family is suing after an Aramark worker allegedly assaulted their 8-year-old son at NRG Stadium.
“There’s a lot of people here that need to look within and are ultimately responsible for this,” the boy’s father told USA TODAY. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
A family is suing after an Aramark worker allegedly assaulted their 8-year-old son at NRG Stadium.
“There’s a lot of people here that need to look within and are ultimately responsible for this,” the boy’s father told USA TODAY. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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The transfer portal window for college basketball is moving and shrinking. But coaches like Jeff Walz and Carly Thibault-DuDonis still have concerns.
Why changing transfer portal window won't stop agents from tampering
The transfer portal window for college basketball is moving and shrinking. But coaches like Jeff Walz and Carly Thibault-DuDonis still have concerns.
bit.ly
January 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The transfer portal window for college basketball is moving and shrinking. But coaches like Jeff Walz and Carly Thibault-DuDonis still have concerns.
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Can you measure Victor Wembanyama’s height in Oreos? How does birth order affect NBA performance? Which zodiac sign is the best at basketball?
The NBA Research & Development Department has answers.
Inside the offbeat experiments taking over social media: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
The NBA Research & Development Department has answers.
Inside the offbeat experiments taking over social media: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Inside the NBA's testing lab running offbeat experiments on Instagram
The Instagram account run by NBA Take-Two Media posts videos featuring NBA players that appeal to both diehard sports fans and pop culture heads.
www.usatoday.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Can you measure Victor Wembanyama’s height in Oreos? How does birth order affect NBA performance? Which zodiac sign is the best at basketball?
The NBA Research & Development Department has answers.
Inside the offbeat experiments taking over social media: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
The NBA Research & Development Department has answers.
Inside the offbeat experiments taking over social media: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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The story of a lifetime: Indiana's unthinkable path to college football greatness provided a blueprint to saving the sport.
How Indiana saved college football by becoming a bully and winning national title
The story of a lifetime: Indiana's unthinkable path to college football greatness provided a blueprint to saving the sport.
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The story of a lifetime: Indiana's unthinkable path to college football greatness provided a blueprint to saving the sport.
Can you measure Victor Wembanyama’s height in Oreos? How does birth order affect NBA performance? Which zodiac sign is the best at basketball?
The NBA Research & Development Department has answers.
Inside the offbeat experiments taking over social media: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
The NBA Research & Development Department has answers.
Inside the offbeat experiments taking over social media: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Inside the NBA's testing lab running offbeat experiments on Instagram
The Instagram account run by NBA Take-Two Media posts videos featuring NBA players that appeal to both diehard sports fans and pop culture heads.
www.usatoday.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Can you measure Victor Wembanyama’s height in Oreos? How does birth order affect NBA performance? Which zodiac sign is the best at basketball?
The NBA Research & Development Department has answers.
Inside the offbeat experiments taking over social media: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
The NBA Research & Development Department has answers.
Inside the offbeat experiments taking over social media: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Varun brought curiosity and professionalism to the Wizards beat and I know he’ll continue to do the same on the Rockets beat for the Chronicle. Give him a follow.
Some personal news: Excited to announce that I'll be covering the Rockets for @HoustonChron.
I officially start Monday but will be at tonight's game. Can't wait to get started! Rockets fans — what do you want to know about your team?
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I officially start Monday but will be at tonight's game. Can't wait to get started! Rockets fans — what do you want to know about your team?
www.houstonchronicle.com/about/newsro...
Houston Chronicle hires Varun Shankar as Rockets beat reporter
Varun Shankar had previously covered the Washington Wizards for the Washington Post.
www.houstonchronicle.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Varun brought curiosity and professionalism to the Wizards beat and I know he’ll continue to do the same on the Rockets beat for the Chronicle. Give him a follow.
Update from Ed Lacerte's daughter, Arianna: Ed is still waiting on his match, but the NMDP blood stem cell donor registry is up to 1,200 registrations!
Incredible impact from the Celtics, NBA and USA Basketball sharing Ed's story: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Incredible impact from the Celtics, NBA and USA Basketball sharing Ed's story: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Ed Lacerte cared for NBA's top players. Now they want to save his life
Athletic trainer Ed Lacerte took care of the Boston Celtics and USA Basketball players for decades. Now, they're trying to help save his life.
www.usatoday.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Update from Ed Lacerte's daughter, Arianna: Ed is still waiting on his match, but the NMDP blood stem cell donor registry is up to 1,200 registrations!
Incredible impact from the Celtics, NBA and USA Basketball sharing Ed's story: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Incredible impact from the Celtics, NBA and USA Basketball sharing Ed's story: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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The Supreme Court will hear two cases today challenging state bans on transgender athletes.
These bans are about erasure. Not fairness.
These bans are about erasure. Not fairness.
Bans of transgender athletes about erasure, not fairness | Opinion
U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to bans on participation of transgender athletes, with far-reaching implications.
www.usatoday.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
The Supreme Court will hear two cases today challenging state bans on transgender athletes.
These bans are about erasure. Not fairness.
These bans are about erasure. Not fairness.
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Some teams are charmed. It’s beginning to feel as if the Chicago Bears are one of them.
Bears' charmed season continues with 'legendary' win vs. rival Packers
Chicago Bears erase 18-point deficit for seventh fourth-quarter comeback to continue their charmed season with a playoff win over rival Packers.
www.usatoday.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Some teams are charmed. It’s beginning to feel as if the Chicago Bears are one of them.
Happening now in women’s college hoops: Undefeated No. 2 Texas takes on No. 12 LSU.
One player to watch for the Longhorns is Jordan Lee, whose emergence as a two-way star could propel Texas to a national title:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
One player to watch for the Longhorns is Jordan Lee, whose emergence as a two-way star could propel Texas to a national title:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Texas women's basketball secret weapon is a star nobody guards
Jordan Lee gets less attention than Texas' All-Americans Madison Booker and Rori Harmon, but her methodical improvement raises the Longhorns' ceiling.
www.usatoday.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Happening now in women’s college hoops: Undefeated No. 2 Texas takes on No. 12 LSU.
One player to watch for the Longhorns is Jordan Lee, whose emergence as a two-way star could propel Texas to a national title:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
One player to watch for the Longhorns is Jordan Lee, whose emergence as a two-way star could propel Texas to a national title:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
The NFL is aware of domestic violence allegations against Chiefs WR Rashee Rice and is investigating to see if he violated the league's personal conduct policy. What happens next?
Decoding the NFL's disciplinary process and potential punishments: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Decoding the NFL's disciplinary process and potential punishments: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
The NFL is investigating Rashee Rice. Here's what happens next
The Kansas City Chiefs receiver is facing domestic violence allegations and could be punished by the NFL even if no legal charges are filed.
www.usatoday.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The NFL is aware of domestic violence allegations against Chiefs WR Rashee Rice and is investigating to see if he violated the league's personal conduct policy. What happens next?
Decoding the NFL's disciplinary process and potential punishments: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Decoding the NFL's disciplinary process and potential punishments: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Texas women's basketball is 17-0 and looks poised to return to the Final Four.
You've likely heard of Texas stars Madison Booker and Rori Harmon. The unsung hero who could propel the Longhorns to a national title? Sophomore Jordan Lee.
Inside Lee's rise at Texas: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
You've likely heard of Texas stars Madison Booker and Rori Harmon. The unsung hero who could propel the Longhorns to a national title? Sophomore Jordan Lee.
Inside Lee's rise at Texas: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Texas women's basketball secret weapon is a star nobody guards
Jordan Lee gets less attention than Texas' All-Americans Madison Booker and Rori Harmon, but her methodical improvement raises the Longhorns' ceiling.
www.usatoday.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Texas women's basketball is 17-0 and looks poised to return to the Final Four.
You've likely heard of Texas stars Madison Booker and Rori Harmon. The unsung hero who could propel the Longhorns to a national title? Sophomore Jordan Lee.
Inside Lee's rise at Texas: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
You've likely heard of Texas stars Madison Booker and Rori Harmon. The unsung hero who could propel the Longhorns to a national title? Sophomore Jordan Lee.
Inside Lee's rise at Texas: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
For decades, Ed Lacerte cared for the NBA’s top players as an athletic trainer for the Boston Celtics and USA Basketball.
Now, they want to save his life.
Story on Lacerte’s tremendous impact and his quest to find a blood stem cell donor: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Now, they want to save his life.
Story on Lacerte’s tremendous impact and his quest to find a blood stem cell donor: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Ed Lacerte cared for NBA's top players. Now they want to save his life
Athletic trainer Ed Lacerte took care of the Boston Celtics and USA Basketball players for decades. Now, they're trying to help save his life.
www.usatoday.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
For decades, Ed Lacerte cared for the NBA’s top players as an athletic trainer for the Boston Celtics and USA Basketball.
Now, they want to save his life.
Story on Lacerte’s tremendous impact and his quest to find a blood stem cell donor: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Now, they want to save his life.
Story on Lacerte’s tremendous impact and his quest to find a blood stem cell donor: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...