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August 9, 2024

Beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings felt USA patriotism in Paris: 'Something special'

Kerri Walsh Jennings, the five-time Olympian who won gold three times in beach volleyball, knows there's no greater feeling than representing your country.

August 8, 2024

MyKayla Skinner's husband says he’s 'proud' of wife's handling of feud with Simone Biles: 'Strongest person'

The former American artistic gymnast is at the center of a social media feud after her controversial comments over the current US gymnastics work ethic.

August 8, 2024

Tara Davis-Woodhall captures first Olympic gold of career in women's long jump

Team USA's Tara Davis-Woodhall has captured her first Olympic medal in Paris — and it's gold — after winning in the women's long jump final.

August 8, 2024

Sydney McLaughlin Levrone breaks world record again, winning gold for US in 400m final at Paris Olympics

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke the world record for the women's 400-meter hurdle on Thursday in Paris, winning gold for the U.S. in the event for the second straight Olympics.

August 8, 2024

CrossFit Games athlete drowns in Texas lake during swimming portion of competition

A 2024 CrossFit Games athlete drowned in the Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth, Texas, during an 800-meter swimming event Thursday morning.

August 8, 2024

Nick Foles, who led Eagles to only Super Bowl win in franchise history, announces retirement

Nick Foles, who helped the Philadelphia Eagles win its only Super Bowl in franchise history, announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 years in the league.

August 8, 2024

White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol amid disastrous 2024 season

The Chicago White Sox have dismissed manager Pedro Grifol from his duties midway through his second season with the organization, ending a disastrous run.

August 8, 2024

Radio host Chris Russo says wrong Billy Bean died during live show

Sports radio legend Chris "Mad Dog" Russo had a brutal blunder on-air this week, when he announced the wrong Billy Bean died during a live show.

August 7, 2024

Michael Phelps was 'pretty disappointed' by US men's swimming team's results at Paris Olympics

Team USA fell short of the expectations of the most decorated Olympian of all-time at the Paris Olympics, and he believes it's a cause for concern for 2028.

August 7, 2024

Michelle Obama praises Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles for sportsmanship after backlash from NFL star

Former first lady Michelle Obama praised Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles for their display of sportsmanship toward Brazil's Rebeca Andrade.