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Gianmarco Tamberi waves an Italian flag as the Italian team parades along the Seine river in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024 (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

‘Sorry my love.’ Italy’s Olympic flag bearer Tamberi loses his wedding ring in the Seine River

Gianmarco Tamberi waves an Italian flag as the Italian team parades along the Seine river in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024 (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

July 27, 2024, 9:24am National Sports

Drama is never far from the surface when it comes to flamboyant high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi and big events. Read story

San Diego Padres team members join in the celebration for Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease, center, for his no-hitter after nine complete innings of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Washington.

Dylan Cease throws second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history

San Diego Padres team members join in the celebration for Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease, center, for his no-hitter after nine complete innings of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Washington.

July 25, 2024, 6:59pm National Sports

Hoping for a chance to stay in the game and pitch the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, Dylan Cease received some help from the man who threw the first. Read story

Xander Schauffele of the United States kisses the Claret Jug trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year

Xander Schauffele of the United States kisses the Claret Jug trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Sunday, July 21, 2024.

July 21, 2024, 2:07pm National Sports

Xander Schauffele went from the most nerve-wracking putt of his career to the coolest walk toward an 18th green he ever imagined. Read story

Portland Timbers' Evander had a goal and assist on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in a 3-2 loss at FC Dallas. It was Evander's 10th goal this season and eighth time with a goal and assist.

Pec, Puig, Paintsil score in Galaxy’s 3-2 victory over Timbers

Portland Timbers' Evander had a goal and assist on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in a 3-2 loss at FC Dallas. It was Evander's 10th goal this season and eighth time with a goal and assist.

July 20, 2024, 11:33pm National Sports

Gabriel Pec scored a first-half goal, Riqui Puig and Joseph Paintsil found the net in the second half and the Los Angeles Galaxy held off the Portland Timbers for a 3-2 victory on Saturday night. Read story

Billy Horschel of the United States reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 12th green during his third round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Billy Horschel leads British Open on wild day of rain and big numbers at Royal Troon

Billy Horschel of the United States reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 12th green during his third round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Saturday, July 20, 2024.

July 20, 2024, 3:13pm National Sports

The British Open brought a final two hours of the worst weather to the world's best players, and Billy Horschel was up for the fight. Read story

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) scores on a two-RBI single by Yainer Diaz as Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, right, looks on during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 19, 2024, in Seattle.

Mariners’ AL West lead evaporates as Astros pull even

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) scores on a two-RBI single by Yainer Diaz as Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, right, looks on during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 19, 2024, in Seattle.

July 19, 2024, 9:41pm Latest News

Hunter Brown worked around trouble while allowing four hits in six innings, Yainer Diaz delivered the big blow with a two-run single and the Houston Astros moved into a tie for first place in the AL West with a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Read story

An image of Travis Bazzana is shown on the video board after the Cleveland Guardians selected Bazzana, the first overall pick in the MLB baseball draft, in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Guardians sign No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana of Oregon State

An image of Travis Bazzana is shown on the video board after the Cleveland Guardians selected Bazzana, the first overall pick in the MLB baseball draft, in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 14, 2024.

July 19, 2024, 3:35pm National Sports

Travis Bazzana, the top overall pick in the MLB amateur draft out of Oregon State, signed his first professional contract with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Read story

Shane Lowry of Ireland throws his ball into the stands as he walks from the 18th green following his second round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Friday, July 19, 2024.

Shane Lowry keeps calm and carries British Open lead at Troon

Shane Lowry of Ireland throws his ball into the stands as he walks from the 18th green following his second round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Friday, July 19, 2024.

July 19, 2024, 2:12pm National Sports

Shane Lowry has the British Open lead at Royal Troon after a 69 on a wild day at Royal Troon. Lowry's big adventure was a double bogey on the 11th hole on Friday. Read story

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers will open the 2025 MLB season against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Dodgers vs. Cubs open 2025 MLB season in Tokyo on March 18, rest of league starts March 27

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers will open the 2025 MLB season against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo. (AP Photo/Mark J.

July 18, 2024, 2:43pm National Sports

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani will open the 2025 season in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and the Athletics will start the home portion of their first season in Sacramento against the Cubs on March 31. Read story

Daniel Brown of England hits off the 12th tee during his opening round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Daniel Brown makes late birdies for 1-shot lead over Shane Lowry in wind-challenged British Open

Daniel Brown of England hits off the 12th tee during his opening round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

July 18, 2024, 2:20pm National Sports

Daniel Brown had a major championship debut he won’t soon forget. He birdied two of the last three holes Thursday in the British Open, giving him a 6-under 65 with just enough spectators still left in the twilight of Royal Troon to celebrate with him. Read story