Maria Lawson

Investigative Reporting Fellow at ESPN

Freelance Special Section Copy Editor at D Magazine

investigative reporting fellow @ESPN, grad student @AmericanU

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Celtics' Brad Stevens says Jayson Tatum is progressing well

2 days ago | espn.in | Tim Bontemps |Shams Charania |Maria Lawson

When Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in the Celtics' conference semifinals loss to the New York Knicks, everything about Boston's immediate future changed. But what won't change is the Celtics front office's prudence in making sure he has the space and time to make a full recovery. Boston president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said the All-Star is progressing well following surgery last month.
Experts Cite Overuse And Increased Minutes As Achilles Injuries Surge In NBA

2 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Maria Lawson

The NBA experienced an unprecedented number of Achilles tendon injuries during the 2024-25 season, with seven players suffering tears including stars Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, and Tyrese Haliburton. Medical experts attribute the surge to overuse and increased playoff minutes, according to ESPN interviews with four specialists. Lillard tore his left Achilles during the Milwaukee Bucks' first-round playoff series against Indiana.
Experts cite overuse in spate of Achilles injuries in NBA

2 days ago | thejefffoxshow.com | Maria Lawson

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Experts cite overuse in spate of Achilles injuries in NBA

3 days ago | espn.com | Maria Lawson

Achilles tendon injuries have become all-too-familiar headlines in professional sports, and this NBA season saw more than its usual share. During the NBA playoffs alone, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard tore his left Achilles in the first round against the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in the second round against the New York Knicks, and Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
L.A., Salt Lake City Games have Trump's backing, USOPC says

1 week ago | espn.com | T.J. Quinn |Maria Lawson

LOS ANGELES -- President Donald Trump's administration has assured local Olympic officials it is committed to supporting the successful hosting of the Summer Games in 2028 and the Winter Games in 2034, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland said. Trump issued a directive earlier this month banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the U.S. as part of an immigration crackdown he said was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats.
Russians barred from luge in 2026 Olympics, even as neutrals

1 week ago | espn.com | T.J. Quinn |Maria Lawson

Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to qualify for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics even as neutrals, the International Luge Federation (FIL) said after a vote on Wednesday. The 24-7 decision to continue an existing exclusion from FIL competitions was taken at the governing body's congress in Tampere, Finland. The congress also decided 24-8 in a second vote not to authorise a programme for neutral Russian athletes.
Marcel Hirscher gets skiing wild card ahead of Olympics

1 week ago | espn.com | T.J. Quinn |Maria Lawson

Skiing standout Marcel Hirscher will have a chance to race in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics after recovering from injury and receiving clearance to compete in the next World Cup season under the new wild-card rule. The record eight-time overall World Cup champion had his return last season from five years of retirement cut short when he tore the ACL in his left knee in December after a fall in training. "Rehab was going on quite well, and now we are back in athletic training.
U.S. Senate urged to keep pressure on WADA over China clash

1 week ago | espn.com | T.J. Quinn |Maria Lawson

WASHINGTON -- A panel of U.S. officials and experts urged a Senate subcommittee Tuesday to keep pressure on the World Anti-Doping Agency, saying the organization needs to make significant reforms to show it is not compromised by Chinese influence and money. "WADA has failed to provide answers. All they have provided is threats, stonewalling and intimidation," said subcommittee chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).
How could the GOP tax bill affect sports teams?

1 month ago | thejefffoxshow.com | Maria Lawson |Maria Lawson

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How could the GOP tax bill affect sports teams?

1 month ago | espn.com | Maria Lawson

A new Republican-backed tax plan that aims to curb tax breaks for team owners could lead to increased costs for sports fans and make investments in emerging leagues less attractive, tax experts say. The bill, proposed Monday by the U.S. House of Representatives' chief tax-writing committee, includes a provision that specifically targets professional sports franchises by limiting the amount owners can deduct from their taxes on the team.