For Texas native Steve McMichael, the Hall of Fame is coming to him for his induction

McMichael is suffering from ALS, so on Saturday, he’ll be presented with his gold jacket and bronze bust at his suburban Chicago home. CANTON, Ohio — On Saturday, seven NFL greats will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. While Andre Johnson will go into the Hall representing Houston, one … Read more

Paris Rewind, August 1: History-making medals for the USA

Simone Biles dazzled in the all-around final, Team USA made history in fencing and Katie Ledecky surpassed another Olympic milestone. PARIS, France — The United States won several history-making medals on Thursday, from Simone Biles’ all-around gold to Katie Ledecky’s record-breaking 13th Olympic medal to the first team gold ever for the U.S. women’s team … Read more

Breakaway boxing body’s president backs the IOC’s handling of gender issues at the Paris Olympics

The World Boxing president said he strongly disagrees with critics of the IOC’s handling of the eligibility of women’s boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting. PARIS, France — The head of the governing body that hopes to run the next Olympic boxing tournament said he supports the IOC’s eligibility policies at the Paris Olympics, and he … Read more

Opponent quits less than a minute into match against Imene Khelif, boxer who had gender test issue

Khelif’s opponent said she didn’t have any problem fighting her, but had to tap out after experiencing severe nose pain after the match’s opening punches. PARIS, France — Imane Khelif of Algeria won her opening Olympic boxing bout on Thursday when opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit after just 46 seconds. Khelif was disqualified from … Read more

Here’s how Simone Biles and Suni Lee did in the all-around final

Simone Biles and Suni Lee — the reigning Olympic champion — were both looking to make history in the all-around final. PARIS, France — Simone Biles remains peerless. Even when she’s not quite perfect. The American gymnastics star edged Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade during a tense Olympic all-around final on Thursday. Biles’ total of 59.131 was just … Read more