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Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River
PARIS (AP) — A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century Friday, with a four-hour-long, rule-breaking opening ceremony that unfurled along the Seine River. ...
Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement
Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences, a deal that also paves the way for schools to directly compensate athletes while...
Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says
The Miami Dolphins have agreed with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday. At an average of $53.1 million per year, Tagovailoa will rank third in the NFL in...
Warner Bros. Discovery sues NBA for not accepting its matching offer
Warner Bros. Discovery has sued the NBA after the league did not accept the company's matching offer for one of the packages in its upcoming 11-year media rights deal. The lawsuit was filed on Friday in New York state court in Manhattan. WBD, the parent company of TNT...
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery charges
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery early Friday, adding to the team's recent legal woes. Athens-Clarke County jail records show Thomas was booked at...
Former Chiefs lineman Isaiah Buggs sentenced to hard labor in Alabama on animal cruelty charges
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Tuscaloosa County District Judge Joanne Jannik sentenced Buggs on July 19 to a year of hard labor, ordering him to serve 60 days....
Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads the 3M Open in pursuit of his 2nd victory of the year
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Taylor Pendrith shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Matt NeSmith into the weekend in the 3M Open. Playing in windier afternoon conditions, Pendrith made a 30-foot birdie putt on the par-4 16th and tapped in for another birdie on the par-5...
Coughlin holds into CPKC Women’s Open lead; Canadian star Henderson derailed by closing bogeys
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Lauren Coughlin held onto the lead Friday in the CPKC Women’s Open, while Canadian star Brooke Henderson was derailed by closing bogeys at windy and smokey Earl Grey Golf Club. Coughlin followed her opening 4-under 68 on Thursday in chilly and windy...
Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr. Haener shared his diagnosis when he was asked about a small circular adhesive bandage on his right...
For Ukrainian athletes, joy mixes with sorrow at the Paris Olympics
PARIS (AP) — For Ukrainian competitors in Paris for the Olympics, joy goes hand in hand with sorrow. Athletes are striving to enjoy the dream of competing at one of the world’s most prestigious sports events while carrying the burden of the war back home. “When we read news, we...
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Mets move past Braves in NL wild card race as Senga gets hurt again, Martinez hits slam in 8-4 win
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets moved past the Braves for the top NL wild card berth, beating Atlanta 8-4 on Friday night behind J.D. Martinez's grand slam in a seven-run third inning but losing Kodai Senga to another injury in his season debut. Martinez’s ninth slam was the...
Phillies deal outfielder Pache, reliever Domínguez to Baltimore for 2023 All-Star outfielder Hays
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Austin Hays stayed with a first-place team in the East — only as the outfielder moved from Baltimore to Philadelphia, he believed his chance at making a meaningful contribution down the stretch improved. So did his chances at winning the World Series. ...
Byron Buxton homers and doubles to lead Twins to 9-3 win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Byron Buxton hit a home run and a double, Christian Vázquez had a homer and three hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Friday night. “I think everybody put something on the table to win this game,” said Vázquez, who has three of his five...
Profar homers twice to lift San Diego to its 6th straight win, 6-4 over Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit a pair of two-run homers, the second of which broke a ninth-inning tie, to send the San Diego Padres to their sixth straight victory, 6-4 over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. Profar's second two-out drive was the latest stumble by...
Mike Trout gets good news after MRI on left knee, timeline for return remains to be determined
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout has received good medical news for a change. The Los Angeles Angels star said an MRI on his left knee came back clean and he is hoping to resume his rehab soon. “It is a huge relief for me. I just want make sure it feels good, and...
Packers QB Love agrees to terms on 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $220 million, a person familiar with the deal said Friday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. ...
Lively strikes out 6, Guardians top struggling Phillies 3-1 in interleague showdown of MLB's best
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Lively struck out six in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball. The Phillies returned home for the first time since the All-Star break,...
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love agrees to terms on a 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love agrees to terms on a 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says.
Fairchild's one-out, 10th-inning RBI double lifts Reds over Rays 3-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Stuart Fairchild delivered Cincinnati's first hit since the fourth-inning, a one-out double that snapped a 10th-inning tie and gave the Reds a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Jeimer Candelario drove in Cincinnati's other runs with a...
Coughlin holds into CPKC Women’s Open lead; Canadian star Henderson derailed by closing bogeys
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Lauren Coughlin held onto the lead Friday in the CPKC Women’s Open, while Canadian star Brooke Henderson was derailed by closing bogeys at windy and smokey Earl Grey Golf Club. Coughlin followed her opening 4-under 68 on Thursday in chilly and windy...
