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Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers, left, celebrates after his game-winning RBI double, which drove in Tyler O'Neill, during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Boston. At right is Boston Red Sox shortstop Romy Gonzalez.

Devers hits game-winning double in 10th as Red Sox beat Mariners 3-2

July 31, 2024, 5:06pm Latest News

Rafael Devers doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning for his third hit of the game, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2. Read story

Katie Ledecky, of the United States, celebrates after winning the women's 1500-meter freestyle final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Nanterre, France.

Katie Ledecky adds another swimming gold to tie American women’s record

July 31, 2024, 1:51pm National Sports

Katie Ledecky romped to the seventh Olympic gold medal of her brilliant swimming career and 12th medal overall with a runaway victory in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Paris Games. Read story

Seattle Mariners Justin Turner (2) celebrates with Dylan Moore (25) after defeating the Boston Red Sox 10-6 following a baseball game, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Boston.

Mariners roll to decisive win over Red Sox

July 30, 2024, 8:52pm National Sports

With a lineup featuring their latest acquisition, first baseman Justin Turner, the Seattle Mariners rolled to a decisive 10-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Read story

United States’ Alex Sedrick scores the winning try during the women’s bronze medal Rugby Sevens match between the United States and Australia at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, France, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The US won the match 14-12.

Olympics Day 4: U.S. women medal in rugby sevens with comeback victory over Australia

July 30, 2024, 6:07pm National Sports

Alex Sedrick ran the length of the field, dived in under the posts and then calmly took the conversion, securing a first Olympic rugby sevens medal for the United States with a 14-12, last-minute upset over Australia. Read story

Kaylee McKeown, of Australia, celebrates after winning the women’s 100-meter backstroke final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Nanterre, France.

Kaylee McKeown still rules Olympic backstroke, beating Regan Smith in women’s 100 meters

July 30, 2024, 6:04pm National Sports

When it’s time to race, Kaylee McKeown is sure hard to beat. Read story

From left to right, Simone Biles, Oregon State's Jade Carey, Prairie High School grad Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee and Hezly Rivera celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women's artistic gymnastics team finals round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Paris, France.

Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, and Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics

July 30, 2024, 11:32am Latest News

With Simone Biles at her show-stopping best, the Americans’ total of 171.296 was well clear of Italy and Brazil to win the Olympic gold medal in women's gymnastics. Read story

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner at training camp, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Ashburn, Va.

Bobby Wagner aims to bring his winning experience to Commanders

July 30, 2024, 10:36am National Sports

Bobby Wagner, at age 34, brings a history of team and individual success to the rebuilding Washington Commanders, who are counting on him even as a new face to be a vital leader. Read story

Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena walks past the Green Monster scoreboard during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Boston.

Mariners come crashing down at Fenway with 14-7 loss to Red Sox

July 29, 2024, 7:30pm Latest News

Wilyer Abreu capped a 12-pitch at-bat with an RBI single and Masataka Yoshida hit the next pitch for a two-run homer as the Boston Red Sox scored seven runs in the third inning on the way to a 14-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Read story