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Chinese, Polish and Bulgarian athletes sanctioned for doping
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Chinese swimmer, a Polish weightlifter and a Bulgarian steeplechaser were expelled or suspended Friday from the Olympics for doping, the first athletes sanctioned after failing drug tests at the games.
Severino returns to Yankees as Eovaldi put on disabled list
NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino's return to the minor leagues was brief.
Severino returns to Yankees as Eovaldi put on disabled list
NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino's return to the minor leagues was brief.
US ousted, Sweden wins 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The three-time defending champion U.S. women's national team will miss the Olympic final for the first time after being ousted by Sweden on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Bogut sits, Australia beats China 93-68 in men's basketball
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Australia played without center Andrew Bogut and easily handled China 93-68 on Friday in men's basketball.
Bomb squads, stray bullets: Incidents unnerve some in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The bomb squad rushed past crowds on Copacabana Beach to investigate a backpack abandoned near Rio's ritziest hotel. Despite the potential for danger, local diners sipped their beers, watched an Olympic swimming race on a…
Chinese investors set to inject $111M into French club Lyon
LYON, France (AP) — A group of Chinese investors is set to inject 100 million euros ($111 million) into French club Lyon in a move that could threaten Paris Saint-Germain's supremacy.
Holliday, Cardinals consider options for his broken thumb
CHICAGO (AP) — St. Louis outfielder Matt Holliday will have his broken right thumb re-examined early next week, then he and the Cardinals will decide on treatments including surgery or letting the injury heal on its own, according to GM…
Titans' Henry attempting to add dimensions to his game
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans rookie running back Derrick Henry left a lasting impression in Thursday's practice.
USC stabilizes under Clay Helton, but expectations stay high
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Clay Helton is beginning his first full season as Southern California's head coach, this transplanted Southerner has been around the West Coast's most glamorous college football program long enough to know it's already time to…
With Reynolds gone, Navy depends on Tago Smith to run option
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — To no one's surprise, the very first question asked of Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo at media day involved replacing quarterback Keenan Reynolds.
Colts' Luck ready to go against Bills
A look at Saturday's NFL preseason matchups:
Billy Bean to throw out 1st pitch at Mets Pride Night
NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Bean will throw out the first pitch for Mets Pride Night.
Ancient games, modern times: Anyone for a truce?
The games go back to ancient Greece,
Etiquette of judo integral to Japanese martial art
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Judo is a Japanese martial art that was developed in the 19th century based on principles of self-defense. Its creator, Jigoro Kano, combined elements of jiu jitsu, wrestling and karate with other styles of fighting.
Olympic doping panel: Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi receives provisional suspension after positive test
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Olympic doping panel: Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi receives provisional suspension after positive test.
NFL: Tyrod Taylor agrees to new deal with Bills
The Buffalo Bills announced Friday that they have agreed to a new deal with quarterback Tyrod Taylor. During 2015, Taylor's first year as an NFL starter, he threw for 3,035 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Polish weightlifter, Bulgarian steeplechaser kicked out of Olympics for doping
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Polish weightlifter, Bulgarian steeplechaser kicked out of Olympics for doping.
Pennsylvania talent fuels unbeaten US women's field hockey
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Take a glance at the Olympic roster for the United States women's field hockey team, and you'll notice a recurring theme — 12 of the 25 players on the undefeated squad are from Pennsylvania.
Set. Baseball. To. Stun.: Capt. Kirk pitching at Fenway Park
BOSTON (AP) — Set. Baseball. To. Stun.
