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Mallory Swanson, of the United States, up, celebrates with Lindsey Horan, of the United States, after scoring her side's first goal during the women's soccer gold medal match between Brazil and the United States at the Parc des Princes during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France.

US women wins their fifth Olympic gold medal in soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final

August 10, 2024, 1:10pm National Sports

At just the right moment, Mallory Swanson yelled at teammate Sophia Smith not to go near the ball as it came through. Read story

Seattle Mariners second baseman Ryan Bliss (1) rounds second base after hitting a two-run home run off New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Seattle.

Bliss, Miller help lead Mariners past Mets, 6-0

August 9, 2024, 10:03pm Latest News

Bryce Miller threw six innings and combined with three relievers on Seattle’s 12th shutout of the season, Ryan Bliss hit a two-run shot for the second home run of his career and the Mariners beat the New York Mets 6-0 on Friday night. Read story

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) aims a pass during the first half of a pre season NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons

August 9, 2024, 9:20pm National Sports

Atlanta rookie Michael Penix Jr. completed 9 of 16 passes for 104 yards in the Falcons’ 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Read story

Helen Louise Maroulis, of the United State, celebrates after defeating Canada's Hannah Fay Taylor during their women's freestyle 57kg bronze medal wrestling match, at Champ-de-Mars Arena, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France.

Paris Olympics Day 14: Helen Maroulis first American woman to win three Olympic wrestling medals

August 9, 2024, 3:49pm National Sports

Helen Maroulis emphatically pushed her name back atop the list of U.S. women’s Olympic wrestling medalists by pinning Canada’s Hannah Taylor in 24 seconds to claim bronze medal in the 57-kilogram freestyle category. Read story

Sha'carri Richardson, of the United States, celebrates after winning the women's 4 x 100-meter relay final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.

Olympic Track and Field: Sha’Carri Richardson rallies U.S. women in Olympic 4×100 while men shut out again

August 9, 2024, 2:37pm National Sports

Sha’Carri Richardson won her first Olympic gold medal, bringing the American women from behind in the anchor lap to capture the 4x100 relay. The U.S. men extended their drought to 20 years without a medal, disqualified for an illegal pass. Read story

National Sports

US women wins their fifth Olympic gold medal in soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final

Bliss, Miller help lead Mariners past Mets, 6-0

Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons

Paris Olympics Day 14: Helen Maroulis first American woman to win three Olympic wrestling medals

Olympic Track and Field: Sha’Carri Richardson rallies U.S. women in Olympic 4×100 while men shut out again

U.S. women’s basketball team advances to gold medal game

U.S. men win volleyball bronze medal at Paris Olympics

Haniger hits 3-run double in ninth to rally Mariners to 4-3 win over Tigers

Chi Chi Rodriguez, Hall of Fame golfer known for antics on the greens, dies at 88

Paris Olympics Day 13: U.S. team breaks 100-medal mark