MARSEILLE, France " The United States men's soccer team earned respect despite losing to France, 3-0, in its opening game at the Paris Olympics. Now it needs points. The U.S. faces New Zealand on Saturday in Marseille knowing another loss likely would end its chance of advancing to the quarterfinals

PARIS " For Ukrainian competitors in Paris for the Olympics, joy goes hand in hand with sorrow. Athletes are striving to enjoy the dream of competing at one of the world's most prestigious sports events while carrying the burden of the war back home. "When we read news, we feel

Tests results released Friday showed the water quality in the River Seine was slightly below the standards needed to authorize swimming " just as the Paris Olympics start. Heavy rain during the opening ceremony revived concerns over whether the long-polluted waterway will be clean enough to host swimming competitions, because

PITTSFORD, N.Y. " Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle Friday. Though her steps were somewhat tentative, this marked the first time Pegula was seen

Many anticipate a step up in production in 2024 from Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth. If the start of the second practice of training camp is any indication, Freiermuth is going to be getting plenty of looks from his quarterbacks. Freiermuth was targeted on each of the first two

Gotham FC has signed 13-year-old McKenna "Mak” Whitham to a multi-year contract through 2028. The guaranteed deal makes the U.S.

Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences, a deal that also paves the way for schools to directly compensate athletes while attempting

The Nigeria women’s basketball team wasn’t allowed to board the delegation’s boat for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The New England Patriots signed safety Jabrill Peppers to a contract extension, head coach Jerod Mayo said before Friday’s practice.

Once the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics is over, competition begins in earnest all across France. There are plenty of gold medals at stake on Saturday.

The Miami Dolphins agreed with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday. At an average of $53.1 million per year, Tagovailoa will rank third in the NFL in quarterback pay behind Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence

The wait is over for the Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The two sides finally reached an agreement Friday afternoon on a long-term contract extension that will keep him leading the team's offense for the foreseeable future. The deal is reportedly for four years and $212.4 million, according to

Beanie Bishop spent some of his down time in the six-week break before training camp analyzing videotape of former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton. It was a fitting assignment. Bishop is trying to join Hilton as an undrafted free agent who earned not just a roster spot but a starting

The late Sonny Westerman, founder of the Freeport International Baseball Invitational, must have been looking down at James E. Swartz Memorial Field in Freeport Borough on Thursday evening with a smile as pleasant weather and tradition brought out a large crowd for the annual Old Timers game that bears his