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FILE - Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson poses for a portrait at the NFL football Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was killed Saturday morning, July 6, 2024, in a car crash in Maryland, police and the team said. ( (Doug Benc/AP Images for the NFL, File)

Vikings start camp grieving the loss of Khyree Jackson, and honoring rookie's life

Khyree Jackson was supposed to report to training camp this week with the rest of the Minnesota Vikings draft class. The team is instead grieving the death of the fourth-round pick out of Oregon. … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 7/22/24

United States' forward LeBron James, left, and Germany's guard Dennis Schroeder challenge for the ball during an exhibition basketball game between the United States and Germany at the O2 Arena in London, Monday, July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

LeBron James scores final 11 points for US in 92-88 win over Germany as pre-Olympic tour ends

On Friday, LeBron James will carry the U.S. flag. But first, he carried the U.S. men’s basketball team. Again. James scored the final 11 points for the Americans down the stretch, and the four-time … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 7/22/24

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves as he walks off the field after being honored for his 45 career trophies before an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez to miss MLS All-Star Game

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi won’t play in the MLS All-Star Game while nursing an ankle injury. Messi left the July 14 Copa America final win over Colombia with a right ankle injury. His teammate, … more

7/22/24

FILE - FILE - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws downfield during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)

Bengals say QB Joe Burrow has been cleared for contact and is good to go for training camp

Joe Burrow and his surgically repaired wrist have been cleared for contact and the Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback is ready to go for the opening of training camp on Wednesday. Burrow was … more

By MITCH STACY | 7/22/24

FILE - Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason speaks to players during NHL hockey training camp Sept. 22, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Monday, July 22, 2024, that they've hired Dean Evason as their new coach. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP, File)

Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason as their next coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets have hired Dean Evason as coach. This is his second head coaching job in the NHL. Evason spent parts of the past five seasons coaching the Minnesota Wild. New Blue Jackets … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 7/22/24

FILE - People walk in front of the canteen in the Olympic Village, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 22, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, Pool, File)

Athletes enjoying their first days at the giant Olympic village ahead of the Paris Games

Australian beach volleyball player Taliqua Clancy got an unexpected surprise walking around the athletes’ village at the Paris Olympics. Among the legions of other athletes from around the world, … more

By JEROME PUGMIRE | 7/22/24

Ryan Blaney drives during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

NASCAR's restart rules questioned after Larson takes advantage of unusual Brickyard 400 finish

Ryan Blaney thought he was perfectly positioned to win Sunday's Brickyard 400. As he led the outside lane of cars down Indianapolis Motor Speedway's front straightaway in overtime, Blaney thought … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 7/22/24

CORRECTS TO NINTH INNING NOT EIGHTH INNING - Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies holds his wrist after an injury in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies' wrist injury

The Atlanta Braves made two moves to replace injured second baseman Ozzie Albies, recalling infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett and signing veteran Whit Merrifield. The Braves said … more

By CHARLES ODUM | 7/22/24

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love throws during an NFL football practice session Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. Love won’t be practicing with the Green Bay Packers as long as the quarterback’s negotiations on a contract extension remain unresolved, general manager Brian Gutekunst said Monday, July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

QB Jordan Love won't be practicing with Packers with contract situation unsettled

Jordan Love won’t be practicing with the Green Bay Packers as long as the quarterback’s negotiations on a contract extension remain unresolved. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Monday … more

7/22/24

Brittney Griner, left, Diana Taurasi, and Chelsea Gray, of Team USA, walk on the court prior to a WNBA All-Star basketball game against Team WNBA, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brittney Griner honored to be wearing a USA Basketball jersey again after time in Russian prison

There were times Brittney Griner thought she would never wear a USA Basketball jersey again. The two-time Olympic gold medalist was sitting in a Russian prison in 2022 sentenced to nine years in jail … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 7/22/24

U.S. Men's Olympic Water Polo team captain center Ben Hallock trains for the 2024 Paris Olympics at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. The American captain hopes to lead the U.S. men to the program's first podium finish since it won silver in 2008. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Hallock looking for elusive Olympic medal with US men's water polo team

Ben Hallock won in high school in Southern California. He won in college at Stanford. He won as a professional at Pro Recco, one of the top water polo clubs in the world. Hallock has won everywhere … more

By JAY COHEN | 7/22/24

Xander Schauffele of the United States holds the Claret Jug trophy aloft after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Sunday, July 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Schauffele moves into elite category with 2 majors in 2 months

Xander Schauffele used to get questions about whether he could win the big one. Now he has two majors and his keeping some elite company. Schauffele won the PGA Championship in May in a nail-biter. … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 7/22/24

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King is greeted in the dugout after the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

After Soto's departure, San Diego's record looks similar to last year

Juan Soto has come and gone. The San Diego Padres don’t seem to have changed much. The Padres were 12 games over .500 in August 2022 when they acquired Soto in a blockbuster deal with the … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 7/22/24

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Ohtani hits 473-foot homer that clears bleachers at Dodger Stadium

Shohei Ohtani made his 30th home run in Dodger blue a memorable one. The superstar slugger drove a cutter from Boston pitcher Kutter Crawford 473 feet over the bleachers at Dodger Stadium during the … more

By JOE REEDY | 7/21/24

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, top, attempts to tag out St. Louis Cardinals Michael Siani, bottom, in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Braves 2B Ozzie Albies expected to miss about 8 weeks with broken wrist

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies broke his left wrist late in Sunday’s loss to the St. Louis Cardinals and is expected to miss about eight weeks. Albies got hurt trying to catch a throw … more

7/21/24

Kyle Larson makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Kyle Larson races to his 1st Brickyard 400 victory, making a late charge through the field

Kyle Larson made a late charge through the field, managed to get his car refired after a red flag and won the final two restart battles Sunday before coasting to his first Brickyard 400 victory under … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 7/21/24

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) is doused with ice water by Bobby Witt Jr. after pitching a complete game in their win over the Chicago White Sox during a baseball game, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Seth Lugo retires 14 straight in 1st career complete game, Royals beat White Sox 4-1

Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep. Lugo surrendered one run while … more

By MARC BOWMAN | 7/21/24

Colton Herta, of the United States, celebrates with his team after winning an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 21, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Colton Herta dominates in Toronto for first IndyCar victory of the season

Colton Herta won the IndyCar race in Toronto on Sunday for his first victory of the year, starting from the pole and maintaining control throughout the chaotic race at Exhibition Place. The … more

7/21/24

San Diego Padres' Michael King pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Padres' Michael King has no-hit bid broken up in 7th inning on single by Guardians' Angel Martinez

Guardians rookie Angel Martinez blooped a single to center in the seventh inning to break up a no-hit bid by San Diego's Michael King. Bidding to throw just the second no-hitter in team history, King … more

By BRIAN DULIK | 7/21/24

Justin Rose of England reacts after missing a putt on the 12th green during his final round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Sunday, July 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Justin Rose 'choking back tears' after Xander Schauffele surges to British Open title

Justin Rose needed a long putt for par on the 12th hole at Royal Troon to keep pace with Xander Schauffele. The 21-footer looked good and the crowd was ready to erupt. It caught the left side of the … more

By KEN MAGUIRE | 7/21/24