Nelly Korda leads Americans to a record-setting 6-2 margin on first day of Solheim Cup
Top-ranked Nelly Korda won both her matches to carry the United States to a record 6-2 lead over Europe on the first day of the Solheim Cup.
Pochettino says US men's players should aspire to achieve like American women
Mauricio Pochettino began his tenure as U.S. men’s national soccer team coach saying his players should aspire to achieve as much as the American women.
The body of a Ugandan Olympic athlete who was set on fire by her partner is received by family
The body of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei — who died after being set on fire by her partner in Kenya — has been received by family and anti-femicide crusaders, ahead of her burial on Saturday.
'Stop that urgently.' Possible path to innocence for Russian skater was held back at WADA's urging
When details from a scientific experiment that could have helped clear embattled Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva landed at the World Anti-Doping Agency, the leader of that organization’s reaction was unequivocal: “We have to stop that urgently,” he wrote.
France foiled 3 attack plots targeting the Paris Olympics, prosecutor says
France's counterterrorism prosecutor says authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted events this summer.
Nuggets star Jamal Murray agrees to a 4-year, $208M max contract extension, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension with the Denver Nuggets.
France wins gold in blind football at Paralympics under Eiffel Tower lights
France has defeated Argentina 3-2 on penalties under the lights of the Eiffel Tower for the gold medal in blind football on the penultimate day of the Paralympic Games.
Emma Hayes didn't pull punches when asked about female coaches in men's soccer
United States Women’s head coach Emma Hayes says there is much work to be done before female managers are given a chance in men’s soccer.
Olympian Brianna Decker headlines the US Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024
Hockey star Brianna Decker, former NHL players Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen, late Chicago Blackhawks founder Frederic McLaughlin and the 2002 Olympic gold medal-winning paralympic sled hockey team are being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
Uganda Olympic runner's horrific death is the latest in violence against female athletes in Kenya
Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s horrific death after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend has again brought to the fore Kenya’s tragic history of domestic violence against female athletes.
New to long jump, U.S. Paralympians Lambert and Wallace form unlikely partnership
Jarryd Wallace and Noelle Lambert begin competition at the Paralympics in the long jump Wednesday and Thursday respectively.
Brazilian Olympic star Martine Grael will become the first woman to helm an F50 catamaran in SailGP
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Martine Grael will become the first woman to helm an an F50 foiling catamaran in SailGP when a new Brazilian team debuts in the fifth season of tech billionaire Larry Ellison’s global league.
Medals for women in wheelchair rugby at Paralympics, pregnant archer wins gold and triathlon begins
Ella Sabljak helped Australia win the bronze medal in wheelchair rugby at the Paris Paralympics then turned her thoughts to growing the sport.
Two-time medalist U.S. goalball player supports her Paralympian fiance—from the stands
After the U.S. women’s goalball team did not qualify for the 2024 Paralympics for the first time in 40 years, Eliana Mason has managed her disappointment and shifted her focus to support her fiancé, Calahan Young, as he competes as captain of the U.S. men’s goalball team.
Paralympic triathlon events are postponed for a day because of poor water quality in the Seine River
Paralympics organizers say triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday have been postponed for a day because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall.
A Ukrainian Paralympian left the warfront to compete in Paris. His mind is on his platoon in 'hell'
For Ukrainian volleyball player and infantry officer Dmytro Melnyk, coming to Paris to compete at the Paralympic Games has come at a cost.
Children’s Museum Houston launching 'The Break Free Experience' with breakdancing classes and workshops
This September, families can join an action-packed series of performances and workshops inspired by breakdancing’s popular debut at the Olympics.
Bubba Wallace confident he and team can have success at Darlington to make NASCAR playoffs
Bubba Wallace believes he can have success at Darlington this weekend and make the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for a second straight season.
Team USA keeps Olympic training center, other facilities open for Paralympians for the first time
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is giving its Paralympians an advantage long held by its Olympians: a training facility of their own.
Afghan taekwondo para-athlete makes history with the first medal for the Refugee Paralympic Team
Zakia Khudadadi has made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by becoming the first athlete from the Refugee Paralympic Team to win a medal.
Seine water quality issues resurface for para triathletes at Paralympic Games
Concerns over water quality in the Seine River have resurfaced at the Paralympic Games with organizers changing the schedule for para triathlon races.
Great Britain para archer Jodie Grinham balances competition, motherhood and pregnancy
Great Britain’s Jodie Grinham returned to the Paralympic stage Thursday for the first time since Rio 2016, this time seven months pregnant.
Paralympic Games opening ceremony starts the final chapter on a long summer of sport in Paris
The Paralympic flag was raised into the night sky as Paris celebrated the start of its second Olympics on Wednesday.
Tara Davis-Woodhall won gold at the Paris Olympics — now it’s her husband’s turn
Tara Davis-Woodhall made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a stunning 7.10-meter jump to win her first Olympic gold in the women’s long jump. The celebration was complete when she leaped into the arms of her husband, Hunter, who joyfully exclaimed, “You’re the Olympic champion!”
Brazil's Lula praises Olympic athletes at presidential palace
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday was meeting with nearly three dozen athletes from the nation’s Olympic delegation in the capital, Brasilia.
French DJ and LGBTQ+ icon carries Paralympic torch to defy hate she endured over Olympics ceremony
French performer Barbara Butch carried the Paralympic torch on Sunday evening in an act of defiance after being targeted by hate speech over her appearance in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
US Open 2024: Even the players aren't sure who will be at their best on New York's hard courts
Tennis fans who can’t decide which players have the best shot at doing well at the U.S. Open aren't the only ones.
Lydia Ko completes 'Cinderella-like story' by winning Women's British Open soon after Olympic gold
Lydia Ko has captured her third major title and first in eight years by winning the Women’s British Open by two strokes at the home of golf at St. Andrews.
US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz twists his ankle in practice but says he is OK
Carlos Alcaraz has cut short a pre-U.S. Open training session after twisting his right ankle but said he isn’t worried that it’ll be a problem for the year’s last Grand Slam tournament.
Preparing for the Paralympics, Paris reminds residents and visitors that 'game is not over'
As Paris transitions from the Olympics to the Paralympics, the city is adapting both its venues and its energy for the next big event.
Steve Serio and Nicky Nieves picked as US flagbearers for Paralympics opening ceremony
Former gold medalists Steve Serio and Nicky Nieves have been chosen as the United States’ flagbearers for the Paralympics opening ceremony.
This transgender sprinter will compete for Italy at the Paralympics
Valentina Petrillo fell in love with athletics as a 7-year-old while watching Italian sprinter Pietro Mennea win gold in the 200 meters at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
Djokovic and Alcaraz are on opposite sides of the US Open draw and could only meet in the final
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been placed on opposite sides of the U.S. Open bracket and could meet in another big final after Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics.
'Pommel Horse Guy' Stephen Nedoroscik will join 'Dancing With the Stars'
Fresh off the Olympics, U_S_ breakout star and medalist Stephen Nedoroscik will compete on the upcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars.”.
WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes
WNBA players would like more of a break after the All-Star Game and Olympics before league play resumes.