Cindy Boren

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering sports breaking news

Education: Southeast Missouri, BA in English and journalism

Cindy Boren spent most of her career in traditional sports journalism before becoming increasingly interested in digital publishing. She moved from an editing role in sports to writing about national sports stories, adding analysis and commentary, as founder of The Early Lead blog in 2010.
Latest from Cindy Boren

Alex Morgan, a star on and off the pitch for U.S. soccer, announces retirement

Alex Morgan was a key part of USWNT teams that won two World Cups and an Olympic gold medal.

September 5, 2024

Loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau leaves a ‘hole in our hearts’

Wednesday was a day of mourning for the Columbus Blue Jackets player and his brother, who were killed when struck by a car as they rode bicycles.

September 4, 2024
A memorial to Johnny Gaudreau took shape over the weekend outside the Columbus Blue Jackets' Nationwide Arena. (Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Babe Ruth’s called-shot jersey, the ‘Mona Lisa,’ fetches record $24 million

The sale was completed at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, per Heritage Auctions, and commemorates the Yankee slugger’s legendary moment came from Game 3 of the 1932 World Series.

August 25, 2024
A sports memorabilia fan is over $24 million poorer after submitting the winning bid for Babe Ruth's 1932 “called shot” jersey at auction. (LM Otero/AP)

Olympics’ pommel horse guy is coming to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ this fall

Stephen Nedoroscik had all the right moves for the U.S. men’s gymnasts team during the Paris Games.

August 22, 2024
Stephen Nedoroscik, a star on the pommel horse during the Paris Olympics, will head to “Dancing With the Stars” this fall. (Francisco Seco/Associated Press)

Jannik Sinner tested positive for steroid twice but avoids suspension

An independent tribunal found Jannik Sinner was not to blame for violating the Tennis Anti-Doping Program.

August 20, 2024
With a win in the final of the Cincinnati Open on Monday and a doping case no longer shadowing him, Jannik Sinner is preparing for the U.S. Open.

Corey LaJoie’s scary NASCAR flip, upside-down slide ‘was a ride, buddy’

Corey LaJoie’s car flipped, spun and then traveled — wheels in the air — down the racetrack with “sparks and dirt and all sorts of stuff coming in.”

August 19, 2024
Before his world turned upside down, Corey LaJoie (driver of the No. 7 car) was in 32nd place. (Logan Riely/Getty Images)

With a cape made of a burqa, an Olympian honored ‘forgotten’ Afghan women

Manizha Talash was disqualified from the Games for making what she said was “a statement about basic human rights.” Officials deemed it a political statement.

August 14, 2024
Manizha Talash of the Refugee Olympic Team made a “basic human rights” statement with a cape made from a burqa.

    When is the Olympic marathon in Paris? How to watch, route and more

    In a twist, these Olympic Games will hold the men’s marathon on the penultimate day of competition and the women’s event before the Aug. 11 Closing Ceremonies.

    August 9, 2024
    Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge will try for a marathon three-peat after winning in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo. (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

    What do Olympic athletes get when they win? More than just a medal.

    There’s a souvenir poster, a plush toy and, oh, yes, a medal (that contains an actual bit of the Eiffel Tower).

    August 2, 2024
    Michael Grady and Justin Best of the United States celebrate gold and hold their mystery boxes during a medals ceremony after the men's four final in Vaires-sur-Marne, France. (Lindsey Wasson/Associated Press)

    Caitlin Clark would get ‘high consideration’ if U.S. team were picked now

    Dawn Staley, a member of the selection committee, admits the WNBA rookie “is playing head and shoulders above a lot of people.”

    July 28, 2024
    Passed over for a spot on Team USA, Caitlin Clark is taking a break from her rookie season. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)