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Switzerland: British quadruple amputee claims Matterhorn 1st
BERLIN (AP) — A British mountaineer who climbed Switzerland's iconic Matterhorn says he is the first quadruple amputee to do so.
Athletes most likely to break records in Rio
Check out some of the athletes most likely to break world records in Rio (and a few who already have).
Nigeria sports minister apologizes for Olympics travel chaos
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Nigeria's sports minister apologized to the Olympic men's soccer team and took responsibility Monday for the travel chaos that resulted in players arriving on the same day as their first game in Rio de Janeiro.
Sanchez, Siemian listed as co-No. 1s on Denver depth chart
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Super Bowl champs have released their first depth chart and there's still little clarification on who will be the Broncos' starting quarterback in 2016.
Suspension recommended for lawyer in Miami athletics probe
MIAMI (AP) — A lawyer who assisted the NCAA in its investigation of University of Miami athletics is facing a 91-day suspension from practicing law.
NBC analyst criticized over comment about Simone Biles
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — An NBC gymnastics announcer came under fire on social media over comments he made about the adoptive parents of American gymnast Simone Biles.
Brazilian selected to hit golf's first shot in 112 years
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The first Olympic golf shot in 112 years will be hit by the lone Brazilian in the men's field.
Lions decline to provide update on TE Eric Ebron's injury
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron is healthy enough to walk without a limp.
Ekpre-Olomu waived injured by Dolphins
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Defensive back Ifo Ekpre-Olomu has been waived injured by the Miami Dolphins after struggling to return from a serious knee injury.
Watkins among 3 Bills starters cleared for practice
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills finally have some good news: Receiver Sammy Watkins is among three starters returning to practice.
Browns name RG3 as their starting quarterback
CLEVELAND (AP) — There were plenty of signs pointing to Robert Griffin III being named the Browns' starting quarterback.
The Red Zone podcast: Tom Oates on Badgers' quarterback battle and a preview of UW's DL and LBs
We begin a position-by-position preview of the Badgers by taking a look at the defensive line and linebackers. Then, the State Journal's Tom Oates joins the podcast to talk about UW's quarterback battle, inexperienced secondary and tough schedule.
Veteran WR Moore retires 3 days after signing with Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Veteran wide receiver Lance Moore has retired three days after signing as a free agent with the Atlanta Falcons.
Ex-NBA All-Star Stoudemire opens new chapter in Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — Recently retired NBA All-Star Amare Stoudemire insists he has plenty of basketball left in him.
Australian, Chinese swim officials tangle amid doping feud
BEIJING (AP) — Swimming officials from Australia and China are jumping into the fray as a feud over doping between swimmers Mack Horton and Sun Yang keeps boiling over at the Rio Olympics.
Efimova's doping past stirs up waves in Olympic pool
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — American Lilly King has her sights set on winning Olympic gold and she's not about to let anyone get in her way, especially not world champion breaststroker Yulia Efimova of Russia. King made that clear…
The Latest: 14 gold medals await athletes in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest from the 2016 Summer Olympics at Rio de Janeiro (all times local):
Badgers football: Examining what we know and don’t know heading into fall camp
UW opens fall camp Monday.
Badgers football: Former Marshall High standout Ty DeForest transfers to Illinois State
In other UW news, Krenwick Sanders and Kevin Estes did not make the Badgers' 105-man fall camp roster.
Tom Oates: Ten questions to answer as UW football camp begins
Coach Paul Chryst arrived last year, but this year actually feels more like a transition year for the University of Wisconsin football team.