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From left: Former U.S. Olympic gymnasts Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney and three-time national champion Jessica Howard participate in a news conference following a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Sept. 15, 2021.

FBI opens settlement talks with gymnasts who survived abuse by Larry Nassar

5:39pm July 28, 2022

by Carrie Johnson

Justice Department officials met with key senators to explain why they won't prosecute two former FBI agents who botched the sexual assault investigation.

Sacramento is in the Open Cup final after beating another Major League Soccer team

5:14pm July 28, 2022

by Tom Goldman

The finals are set for the U.S. Open Cup, and there's a huge surprise. Lower-division Sacramento stunned a Major League Soccer powerhouse — the first time that's happened since 2008.

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A guard removes Brittney Griner's handcuffs ahead of a hearing at the Khimki Court outside Moscow on Wednesday.

Brittney Griner testifies about her medical marijuana prescription and chaotic arrest

5:59pm July 27, 2022

The WNBA star took the stand in Russian court Wednesday to explain why she had vape cartridges in the first place, how they ended up in her luggage and what happened after they were discovered.

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Sacramento's Open Cup success proves a lower division team can compete with the best

5:26pm July 27, 2022

by Tom Goldman

The U.S. Open Cup is the country's oldest national soccer competition, and it's coming to an exciting finish. Insiders say Sacramento's run is an indication of the growth of the men's game in the U.S.

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WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, on Wednesday.

U.S. offers Russia a deal for the release of Brittney Griner

3:28pm July 27, 2022

by The Associated Press

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

Briana Scurry blocks a penalty shootout during overtime of the Women's World Cup Final against China at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., July 10, 1999. The U.S. team won 5-4 on penalties.

A brain injury cut short Briana Scurry's soccer career. It didn't end her story

12:27pm July 27, 2022

by Terry Gross

After a traumatic brain injury left her in terrible pain and unable to work, the legendary goalkeeper had to pawn her Olympic medals. Scurry charts her road to recovery in My Greatest Save.

Dwanye "The Rock" Johnson speaks to those participating in the XFL Showcase at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.

The XFL is relaunching. Here's what we know so far and how it will be different

4:19pm July 25, 2022

by Wynne Davis

The 2023 season will mark the third launch for the XFL spring football league. Now under new ownership, the league is hoping to bring an enhanced experience to fans next February.

Sydney Mclaughlin, of the United States, recovers after winning the final of the women's 400-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships on Friday.

Here are 4 special moments from the World Athletics Championships in Oregon

8:13am July 25, 2022

The U.S. team finished with 33 medals, including 13 gold, in its best performance ever. The atmosphere in Eugene made it the most vibrant international track event in years.

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Ortiz is among 7 players inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame

6:51am July 25, 2022

Red Sox legend David Ortiz, a three-time World Series champion, has become the only designated hitter to enter baseball's hall of fame in his first year of eligibility.

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Ex-NBA player is raising money for Ukraine by auctioning off his championship rings

6:36am July 25, 2022

Slava Medvedenko, a Ukrainian native, played six seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was on the same team as Kobe and Shaq — winning championships with them in 2001 and 2002.