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PARIS — On the first sunny day of the Paris Olympics, the stars from the United States shined bright. Simone Biles and LeBron James dazzled, so did the U.S. women’s soccer team. Torri Huske grabbed some of the spotlight, and …

MARSEILLE, France — Coach Emma Hayes tempered expectations as the United States cruised to a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday night for a spot in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. The U.S. team’s Colorado connection is raising them. …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Right-hander Nate Pearson played catch with former Blue Jays teammate Julian Merryweather in left field before the Cubs’ 7-3 win against the Royals on Sunday. Pearson had been with the Blue Jays since they drafted him …

The Dallas Cowboys have likely lost Sam Williams for the year after the 25-year-old pass-rusher went down with a knee injury during training camp. Williams suffered the injury on Sunday, July 28, during camp in Oxnard. He was engaged in …

The New England Patriots have “no current timetable” for Christian Barmore’s recovery after the defensive tackle was treated for blood clots. A statement from the AFC East franchise, released on Sunday, July 28, revealed Barmore was diagnosed then received medical …

The Dallas Cowboys are releasing a former first-round draft pick days into training camp. As reported by Jon Machota of The Athletic on Sunday, July 28, the Cowboys are releasing cornerback Gareon Conley. Conley had signed on June 18 shortly …

SAN FRANCISCO — It is too little, too late? Or just enough, at just the right time? These are the questions that Farhan Zaidi and the Giants’ front office will contemplate over the ensuing 48 hours, give or take, leading …

By Aamer Madhani, Bill Barrow, and Michelle L. Price | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised $200 million since she emerged as the likely Democratic presidential nominee last week, an eyepopping haul in her race …

One person was killed after a motorcycle crashed into a sedan near Aurora’s Fitzsimons neighborhood Sunday afternoon, the third fatal motorcycle crash in the Denver metro since Friday night. Officers responded to the crash after a motorcycle headed north on …

Bad stuff happens to the Rockies in San Francisco. Case in point: In the sixth inning of Sunday afternoon’s game at Oracle Park, Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon tagged Derek Hill for what should have been the third out. Instead, …

A man who was found unresponsive in Lake Michigan on Sunday afternoon has died, Chicago police said. First responders recovered the man from the water near the 3100 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive about 12:45 p.m., police said. …

Per multiple reports, Garrett Crochet wants a new contract to pitch in October if a team acquires him before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Paul DeJong has his back. “He’s just been our best pitcher, and there’s a lot of attention that …

The Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery have announced their schedule of brand-new summer movies for August 2024. Here’s a look at what Hallmark is planning for the last part of its summer lineup. If you miss any of the new movies …

The Baltimore Ravens are still searching for the right formula to maxmize Isaiah Likely’s skill-set, but the answer could be in a new multi-faceted, “nightmare” role the third-year tight end is “learning” at training camp. Likely, the team’s fourth-round pick …

On the eve of her team’s opening contest at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, USA Women’s Basketball head coach Dawn Staley revisited the decision to leave Caitlin Clark off the roster. Staley was part of the five-person women’s basketball …

A man from Shasta County was arrested on suspicion of sparking a North Bay wildfire by driving more than four miles on a tire-less wheel, grinding sparks on the asphalt the whole way, authorities said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters …

REDWOOD CITY — Several police officers were injured in a fight with a man who allegedly hit an officer in the head with a bottle of liquor he took from a grocery store moments before the Friday night encounter, authorities …

Perspective is a funny thing. One person admires a rainbow while the person next to him wonders if the new movie about killer tornadoes is any good. I read Patrick Finley’s excellent story in Sunday’s Chicago Sun-Times about Matt Eberflus’ …

The Bears signed running back Demetric Felton to a one-year deal Sunday, and didn’t have to cut anyone to make room. Instead, the team moved punter Tory Taylor, an Iowa alum from Australia, on the NFL’s Exempt/International Player list, which …

WASHINGTON — A hot ticket at the Democratic convention will be entrée to the CNN-Politico Grill, a pop-up Chicago food and beverage themed restaurant and production center now under construction very close to the United Center. “Every convention, it seems …

 “Real Housewives of New Jersey” alum Sigalit “Siggy” Flicker says former United States president Donald Trump offered her kind words after she exited the series.  Reality Blurb reported that Flicker, who appeared on RHONJ for two seasons until 2018, said …

The Chicago Bears are already facing availability issues with veteran right guard Nate Davis again after just two padded practices in this year’s training camp. And while it is unclear when Davis will return to practice, his latest injury has …

By Lindsey Bahr | Associated Press Marvel is back on top with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening …

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — LeBron James was feeling some nervousness, some butterflies, maybe even a bit of angst as he listened to the national anthem play before his first Olympic game in 12 years. It all went away quickly. James and …

The White Sox have lost 14 games in a row. Again. Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Mariners tied the franchise record for consecutive defeats in a single season. Of course, that mark was set earlier this season by the Sox, …

He still doesn’t have a new contract, but Davon Godchaux also wants “some respect” from the New England Patriots. The burly nose tackle acknowledged not getting paid yet this offseason is “frustrating,” but Godchaux is still content to let his …

SAN FRANCISCO — After suffering another setback in his latest rehab outing, Alex Cobb’s season debut will not come this week at Oracle Park. The 36-year-old pending free agent just hopes that when he is eventually ready to pitch, it …

Team USA’s first individual gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics went to a Stanford junior taking a gap year to focus on swimming. Torri Huske, 21, chased down teammate Gretchen Walsh to capture the gold medal in the 100-meter …

FOREST RANCH, Calif. — Wildfires across the western United States and Canada put millions of people under air quality alerts Sunday as thousands of firefighters battled the flames, including the largest wildfire in California this year. The so-called Park Fire …

U.S. 285 is closed in both directions near Indian Hills in Jefferson County for a wildfire, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The highway is closed between Surrey Drive and Summer Road, south of Morrison, the Colorado Department of Transportation …

The Golden State Warriors have been quiet assassins in free agency this summer, but they may still be able to turn up the volume before the offseason ends. Perhaps the best way for the Dubs to do so is to …

Alex Nylander, the brother of Toronto Maple Leafs $92 million star forward William Nylander has signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. Nylander became a free agent on July 1, and after not being able to …

By Heather Hollingsworth | Associated Press Decades of snuffing out fires at the first sign of smoke combined with climate change have laid the groundwork for a massive wildfire in northern California and scores of smaller ones across the western …

A broken water main sent a column of water 15 feet in the air and caused a 12-foot sinkhole to open up in a Centennial neighborhood Sunday, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies are responding to a water …

Eight people were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash closed northbound Interstate 25 near Larkspur on Sunday afternoon, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The highway is closed between exit 167 for Greenland and exit 172 for Upper …

TAMPA BAY – Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel stood at the end of the visitor’s dugout at Kauffman Stadium, arm around assistant athletic trainer German Suncin’s shoulders, sharing parting words with Cubs staff members in the bottom of the third …

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The New York Giants have set the stage for a very deep wide receiver competition at 2024 training camp. And under head coach Brian Daboll, one would think that the best players this summer will earn the eventual spots on …

The cause of death for singer Sinead O’Connor was the result of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, according to the Irish Independent. The Irish publication revealed O’Connor’s cause of death on July 27, the day after the first …

Sean Payton said he likes the “energy” the Denver Broncos have shown in training camp. He also lamented the mental errors but noted that they are still in the early stages and have not gone to padded practices yet. Payton …