Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya poses with a clock after the 2024 Chicago Marathon professional women's division on October 13, 2024.
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Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich provisionally suspended after testing positive for banned substance
Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani and his dog Decoy, before a game against the Balitmore Orioles at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on August 28, 2024.
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Ohtani’s next big hit? A children’s book about his dog Decoy
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Sadom Kaewkanjana of Thailand walks to the 17th hole during Day One of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Alex Pantling/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
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Ordained monk tunes out the noise to soar into contention as McIlroy mania engulfs The Open Championship
Felix Baumgartner poses during the Airpower 2022 airshow in Austria.
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Skydiver Felix Baumgartner, known for record-breaking jump from stratosphere, dies in paragliding crash
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Lee Westwood of England interacts with his wife and caddie Helen Storey on the 18th green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Lee Westwood and his caddie wife are the duo defying the odds at The Open Championship
Rashee Rice won Super Bowl LVIII with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024.
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NFL player Rashee Rice sentenced to jail time and probation following involvement in 2024 street racing incident
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 13: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during their game at Citi Field on May 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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From Tokyo to Citi Field: Kodai Senga is a key part of baseball’s international charge
Caitlin Clark out of WNBA All-Star game after latest injury
Super Bowl-winning linebacker Bryan Braman dies aged 38 after battle with ‘very rare form of cancer’
Wyndham Clark reportedly banned from Oakmont Country Club due to ‘recent behavior’ at US Open
Cycling world mourns the death of 19-year-old Samuele Privitera after crash during a race
Eugenie Bouchard set to retire after leaving ‘profound’ mark on Canadian tennis
LeBron James reportedly expected to remain with Lakers
Spanish government official calls for investigation into Lamine Yamal’s birthday party ‘objectifying’ people with dwarfism
Katie Schumacher-Cawley honored with Jimmy V Perseverance Award at 2025 ESPY Awards
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Former Manchester City and Arsenal player Bacary Sagna working for BT Sport Television as a pundit during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on April 26, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Scottie Scheffler arrives at the Open with a chance to build on a meteoric rise. That success isn’t what fulfills him
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2025 Masters Tournament after the playoff hole on the 18th green during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy’s tearful Masters triumph was sport at its most moving. This week could be even more emotional

Beyond the field

BALLYMENA, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 15: Issa Nlareb of Cameroon prepares to play his tee shot on the 1st hole during the G4D prior to the ISPS HANDA World Invitational presented by AVIV Clinics at Galgorm Castle Golf Club on August 15, 2023 in United Kingdom. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
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From sleeping on a golf course to turning pro: How Issa Nlareb rediscovered his love of the game after illness
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On the brink of retirement, this NFL player turned to psychedelics to help with his OCD
Ducati Lenovo Team's Spanish MotoGP rider Marc Marquez (R) rides ahead of his brother BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP team's Spanish MotoGP rider Alex Marquez during the France Moto GP race at the Le Mans Circuit on May 11, 2025. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Two brothers, one title dream – MotoGP’s high stakes sibling rivalry
Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners competes during the Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia on July 14, 2025.
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What it’s like to have a Home Run Derby ball hit right at you

In the spotlight

September 22, 2024: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) handles the ball while defended by Connecticut Sun guard/forward DiJonai Carrington (21) during game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Erica Denhoff/CSM (Credit Image: © Erica Denhoff/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)
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The behind-the-scenes story of a WNBA controversy: Caitlin Clark, DiJonai Carrington and a journalist’s questions
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Having seen ‘very toxic’ climates in NFL locker rooms, this player is leading change with LGBTQ-targeted youth football camp
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 01: A general panoramic view of Wimbledon packed with spectators, with a back-drop of Centre Court, as Clara Tauson of Denmark plays against Heather Watson of Great Britain in the first round of the Ladies' Singles Competition on No.12 Court during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon on July 1st, 2025, in London, England. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Getty Images)
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For the first time in 148 years, Wimbledon had no line judges. Some say that ‘takes away the humanity’ from the tournament
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The women surfing 50-foot waves: ‘I’ve almost died so many times’

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NFL

Quinshon Judkins #10 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during Cleveland Browns mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025 in Berea, Ohio.
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Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins arrested on battery and domestic violence charge
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
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Cowboys return man KaVontae Turpin arrested on marijuana and weapon charges
Buffalo Bills cornerbacks Maxwell Hairston (31) speaks to the media after the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
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Maxwell Hairston, the Buffalo Bills’ 1st-round pick, is accused of sexual assault
Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Miami Dolphins enters the filed prior to a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Dolphins trading Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick

Basketball

Jul 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts on the bench after a play against the Connecticut Sun in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Caitlin Clark visibly emotional after leaving Indiana Fever win over Connecticut Sun with injury
Victor Wembanyama attends day 2 of the 2025 Fanatics Fest NYC held at the Javitz Center, New York, NY, June 21, 2025.
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Victor Wembanyama says he is ‘officially cleared to play again’ after blood clot
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 01: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever talks with Aliyah Boston #7 against the Chicago Sky during the fourth quarter in the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 01, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Caitlin Clark picks Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston with the No. 1 pick in WNBA All-Star Game draft
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 18: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball during the second half of game seven of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on May 18, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
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Three-time MVP Nikola Jokić will delay signing extension with Nuggets this summer, AP source says

More US Sports

Truist Park witnessed a historic ending to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
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National League wins MLB All-Star Game in a historic home run swing-off tiebreaker
The Automated Ball-Strike System plays on the scoreboard after a pitch call was challenged during the first inning of a spring training baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the San Diego Padres in Phoenix on February 26.
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MLB is putting automated balls and strikes to the test in the All Star Game. Some pitchers aren’t exactly thrilled
Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners, wearing #3 in honor of Babe Ruth, bats during the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Truist Park on Monday in Atlanta, Georgia on July 14, 2025.
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Cal Raleigh wins the Home Run Derby with his dad and brother playing key supporting roles
Jacob Misiorowski has earned All-Star honors after just five MLB games.
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Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski makes history with All-Star honors after fifth MLB game

Golf

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE - JULY 13: Grace Kim of Australia poses for a photograph with The Amundi Evian Championship 2025 trophy following the final round of The Amundi Evian Championship 2025 at Evian Resort Golf Club on July 13, 2025 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
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Grace Kim produces improbable late comeback at Evian Championship to clinch first major
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J.J. Spaun nearly fell apart at the US Open. A rain delay reset, and two magical shots, lifted him to the championship
Minjee Lee won the Women's PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco.
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Minjee Lee wins third career major at Women’s PGA Championship, joins rare company with victory
CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 22: Keegan Bradley of the United States reacts to his birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Travelers Championship 2025 at TPC River Highlands on June 22, 2025 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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Tommy Fleetwood left heartbroken as Keegan Bradley pulls a stunner to deny him a first PGA Tour win

Soccer

There appeared to be some confusion among Chelsea players during their trophy celebrations when President Donald Trump remained on stage.
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Donald Trump’s eventful day at the Club World Cup final: Being booed, celebrating with Chelsea and a winner’s medal
Liverpool supporters wearing shirts in memory of Diogo Jota at Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool, who has died at the age of 28. The Portugal forward died along with his younger brother Andre Silva in the accident in Zamora on Thursday morning. Picture date: Friday July 4, 2025. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Diogo Jota’s spirit and tenacity made him the perfect fit for Liverpool, a city that has had to fight
Chelsea players celebrate after winning the Club World Cup final soccer match against Paris Saint-Germain in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Cole Palmer leads Chelsea to dominant victory over PSG to win FIFA Club World Cup
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his first goal on Saturday.
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Lionel Messi extends MLS record-breaking streak, scoring two goals against Nashville SC

Tennis

Jannik Sinner of Italy holds the trophy after winning the men's singles final match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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Jannik Sinner wins his first Wimbledon title, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in four sets
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Amanda Anisimova vows to return stronger after being ‘frozen’ with nerves during Wimbledon final defeat
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning against US player Amanda Anisimova during their women's singles final tennis match on the thirteenth day of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2025. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)
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Iga Świątek wins first Wimbledon title in historic fashion
NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open - William Albert Ackman of USA in action during a doubles match against Omar Jasika and Bernard Tomic of AUS at court 1 during the Hall of Fame Open on Wednesday, July 09, 2025.
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‘Biggest joke I’ve ever watched in professional tennis’: Swift backlash after billionaire Bill Ackman’s pro debut

Photo galleries

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after a first down late in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)
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Longform

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These athletes suffered life-changing injuries. Then, they turned to psychedelics
Robert Wirehag (center) arranges youth soccer games in the Swedish city of Uppsala.
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These young female athletes died by suicide. They all had head injuries in common