After the Tokyo Games, Simone Manuel was forced to give up all activity for seven months — even something as mundane as a light stroll — to allow herself to heal. ATLANTA — As Simone Manuel zig-zags her way through a cramped deck brimming with swimmers, she’s reminded there are still some things she finds … Read more
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — It’s been over a decade since the college football landscape has got to see one of its premiere rivalries: Texas vs. Texas A&M. Thirteen years ago, the Longhorns won a 27-25 thriller where now Baltimore Ravens legend Justin Tucker drilled a 40-yard field goal as time expired. Texas A&M, who were … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz has come back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 to win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title. PARIS, France — As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday’s French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at … Read more
Josh Pereira’s barber shop cuts the hair of Celtics players Jaden Springer, Neemias Queta and Sam Hauser. But he also cut a Mavs player’s hair. BOSTON — Josh Pereira has his hands full this week as the NBA Finals roll through his hometown of Boston. He’s also a huge Boston Celtics fan and is excited … Read more
Based on her inclusion in the U.S. national team pool, Clark could be chosen as an alternate if one of the 12 players is injured and can’t play. INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark hopes to play for the U.S. Olympic team one day. It just won’t be in Paris next month. The Indiana Fever rookie confirmed … Read more
Scottie Scheffler has become the first player since Tom Watson in 1980 to have won five times on the PGA Tour before the U.S. Open. DUBLIN, Ohio — Scottie Scheffler had more stress than he wanted Sunday at the Memorial and got the victory everyone has come to expect. On a Muirfield Village course so demanding … Read more
The wide reciever said he “learned so much” from recent off-season controveries including alleged involvement in a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said he is looking to “mature and continue to grow,” in his first public comments addressing offseason issues, including a multi-vehicle crash on … Read more