Latest Sports Headlines: College Athletes as Employees, Doping Concerns, and More

The summary covers various sports news updates, including a new court ruling on U.S. college athletes being considered employees, European anti-doping agencies calling for more tests in the U.S., the death of Monte Kiffin, sports awards, MLB highlights, and other significant sports events and changes.

A summary of current sports news briefs includes important updates and events from various corners of the sports world.

In a landmark decision, a U.S. appeals court has established a test to determine if college athletes are employees of their schools, making them eligible for minimum wage. This decision aims to clarify the status of athletes under federal wage laws.

European anti-doping agencies have raised concerns about insufficient testing of U.S. athletes participating in major events. They called on WADA to conduct a thorough evaluation. Meanwhile, mourning surrounds the passing of Monte Kiffin, renowned architect of the 'Tampa 2' defense.

In other news, A'ja Wilson was voted the top female athlete at the 2024 ESPYs, while Paul Skenes delivered a standout performance in MLB. Furthermore, the Oakland Ballers now offer fan investment opportunities, and Gunnar Henderson has become a favorite for the Home Run Derby. The NBA also unveiled the schedule for the Emirates NBA Cup.

Finally, Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini set up an exciting Wimbledon final. Krejcikova staged a significant comeback against Elena Rybakina, marking her return to Grand Slam prominence.

(With inputs from agencies.)