Americans Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook took home the first medal for the United States in the Paris Olympics on Saturday as they finished with a silver in the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard event. Bacon and Cook finished behind China’s team of Yani Chang and Yiwen Chang and ahead of Great Britain’s Yasmin Harper and...
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Mets ace Kodai Senga likely to miss rest of season after freak calf injury
With the New York Mets on a heater, the return of ace Kodai Senga had fans raucous at Citi Field Friday night against the Atlanta Braves. But Senga’s return appears to be short-lived. Manager Carlos Mendoza said the high calf sprain he suffered in the top of the sixth inning will likely keep him out...
Yankees acquire Marlins All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. in blockbuster trade
The New York Yankees added a bat before the MLB trade deadline, agreeing to a trade with the Miami Marlins for All-Star outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. The Marlins received three Yankees prospects in return for Chisholm, including catcher Agustin Ramirez, according to ESPN. New York needs help at the plate despite its 60-45 record this...
'Inside the NBA' host Charles Barkley hints split with league was inevitable: 'Not sure TNT ever had a chance'
Despite being one of the league’s media partners for the past few decades, TNT’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has lost its broadcasting rights deal to competitors. On Wednesday, the NBA rejected a bid for WBD to exercise its right to match an offer from Amazon for a part of the league’s 11-year, $76...
2024 Paris Olympics: Everything to know about opening ceremony
History will be made in Paris on Friday when more than 10,000 of the world’s best athletes gather for a never-before-seen opening ceremony that will highlight the most iconic Parisian landmarks. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris marks a return to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Games in Tokyo to be delayed until...
TNT's parent company Warner Bros. Discovery files suit against NBA over media rights, alleges contract breach
Once the 2024-25 NBA season ends, TNT will no longer hold the broadcasting rights to NBA games. Earlier this week, the league rejected TNT’s offer to match Amazon’s bid. But less than 48 hours after the announcement, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), TNT’s parent company, decided to pursue legal action against the league. The company filed...
Charles Barkley says he has 'spoken to all 3 networks' during TNT's dispute with NBA over media rights bid
The NBA rejected a bid from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to exercise its right to match an offer from Amazon for a part of the league’s 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal Wednesday. Less than 48 hours after the announcement, WBD, TNT’s parent company, filed a lawsuit under seal in New York County Supreme Court....
Lolo Jones, who made history at 5th Olympic Trials, explains 'huge honor' it was to represent Team USA
As the U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, kicked off earlier this month, many track and field stars in both men’s and women’s competitions were searching for their first trip to the Games. On the other hand, many others already knew what it felt like to represent the United States in the Games, including Lolo...
Tonga Olympic flag bearer Pita Taufatofua abandons shirtless look for Paris opening ceremony
Olympics fans hoping to see Tonga national heartthrob Pita Taufatofua in his signature opening ceremony uniform – or lack thereof – were disappointed on Friday when the country’s viral flag bearer was sporting a more dressed up look. Taufatofua, who has competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympics, became a fan favorite for his...
Ideal conditions likely on horizon for surfers at Paris Olympics, International Surfing Association says
The opening ceremonies for the highly anticipated 2024 Summer Olympics are scheduled for Friday. Meanwhile, surfers, residents and Olympic workers across Tahiti, French Polynesia, are gearing up for the start of the Paris Olympics and the surfing competition. Competitors appear to be in store for good waves at the reef break of Teahupo’o beginning this...









