SPORTS

He was fresh out of high school when the Astros drafted him with the 17th pick in 2016. Now, eight years later, Forrest Whitley is on the big league roster. HOUSTON — It’s been a long wait, but Forrest Whitley has worked his way up to the major leagues. Whitley was a first-round pick by … Read more

Yoel Zehaie, the attorney for the accuser, confirmed to WFAA that they dropped the Dallas County case to move the case to Collin County. DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — The woman who is accusing Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott of sexual assault has dropped her lawsuit against him in Dallas County, and is instead moving the … Read more

Doping scandals and pandemic delays have marred recent Games, but Paris organizers are hoping to revitalize interest in the Olympics this summer. PARIS, France — In Paris’ outskirts, a bright-eyed young girl is eager for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to end. That’s because the swimming club where 10-year-old Lyla Kebbi trains will inherit an Olympic … Read more

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys signed free agent running back Royce Freeman on Tuesday, a likely incremental move at a position of need going into next week’s draft. The Cowboys have lost their lead back each of the past two offseasons. Two-time rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott was released in a cost-cutting move a year … Read more

The roster is star-studded, including seven previous gold medalists. NEW YORK — LeBron James plans to go back to the Olympics. Stephen Curry is planning on going for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eye on history. And they’re just part of a star-studded roster the Americans have assembled for the … Read more

The amount of talent on the U.S. roster is staggering. NEW YORK — LeBron James is going back to the Olympics for the first time in 12 years. Stephen Curry is headed to the games for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eyes on history. And they’re just part of a star-studded … Read more