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Toronto Blue Jays first base Justin Turner (2) has been acquired by the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfield prospect R.J. Schreck, the Mariners announced on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Mariners acquire Justin Turner from Blue Jays

July 29, 2024, 7:22pm National Sports

With Tuesday’s 3 p.m. Pacific Time MLB trade deadline looming, the Seattle Mariners made yet another move to bolster their lineup and offensive production while adding some postseason experience. Read story

Paul Juda, of the United States, celebrates after performing on the vault during the men's artistic gymnastics team finals round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France.

Americans end Olympic gymnastics drought with team bronze medal

July 29, 2024, 1:53pm National Sports

Japan surged past its longtime rival China to win gold in the Paris Olympics men’s gymnastics competition, and the Americans earned bronze for their first medal since 2008. Read story

Torri Huske, left, of the United States, reacts after winning the women's 100-meter butterfly final with teammate Gretchen Walsh at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Nanterre, France.

Swimming: American Torri Huske edges teammate Walsh for Olympics gold

July 28, 2024, 3:21pm National Sports

Torri Huske touched the wall and turned to teammate Gretchen Walsh knowing they each had won an Olympic medal. Both Americans quickly spun their heads around to see the scoreboard to find out who captured gold. Read story

United States' Rose Lavelle celebrates after teammate Mallory Swanson scored their side's second goal, during the women's Group B soccer match between the United States and Germany at the Velodrome stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Marseille, France.

Women’s Soccer: U.S. beats Germany 4-1

July 28, 2024, 3:20pm National Sports

Sophia Smith scored a pair of goals to help the United States beat Germany 4-1 and advance to the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics on Sunday night. Read story

Kevin Durant, right, of the United States, passes the ball as he heads out of bounds while under pressure from Marko Guduric, of Serbia, in a men's basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France.

Men’s Basketball: U.S. rolls past Serbia in opening game at Olympics

July 28, 2024, 3:18pm National Sports

LeBron James was feeling some nervousness, some butterflies, maybe even a bit of angst as he listened to the national anthem play before his first Olympic game in 12 years. Read story

Brody Malone, of United States, competes on the horizontal bar during a men's artistic gymnastics qualification round at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Paris, France.

Men’s gymnastics: China surges past rival Japan during men’s Olympic gymnastics qualifying

July 27, 2024, 3:14pm National Sports

Longtime men's gymnastics rivals China and Japan appear headed for another tight finish at the Olympics. Read story

United States' Walker Zimmerman, center, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the men's Group A soccer match between New Zealand and the United States at the Velodrome stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Marseille, France.

Men’s soccer: US stays alive with 4-1 win over New Zealand in Olympic men’s soccer. Ukraine beats Morocco

July 27, 2024, 3:08pm National Sports

Djordje Mihailovic converted a penalty as the United States pounced early in a 4-1 victory over New Zealand on Saturday to stave off possible elimination at the Olympics. A loss in Marseille could have ended the Americans’ chance to advance to the knockout round for just… Read story