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(Photo credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports) The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) removed head coach Bev Priestman on Thursday following her suspension by Canada Soccer over a drone spying scandal that has thrust the 2020 Olympic gold medalists into an unsavory global spotlight. The Canadian women's squad will be led by assistant coach Andy Spence for the remainder of the Paris games, the COC said. "Over the past 24 ho

(Photo credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports) Defending Oregon's name, image and likeness program in the wake of recent comments from Georgia coach Kirby Smart, Ducks coach Dan Lanning said it's an "exaggeration" that his program receives significantly more funding than other top-10 teams. "The reality is, find a top-10 team in college football right now that doesn't have great support," Lanning told ESPN on Thursday. "

(Photo credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) Entering the final year of his four-year, $160 million deal amid extension negotiations, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said on Thursday that he hopes to stay in Dallas but left the door open for a potential departure down the road. "You know, I'm going to say it: I want to be here, but you know when you look up all the great quarterbacks I've watched, they've played for oth

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) The fading Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the host Kansas City Royals, hoping their first road trip after the All-Star break goes better than the six home games that preceded it. Needing wins badly to climb into wild-card contention to start the second half, the Cubs saw their offense fall flat. They scored no more than three runs in any of the six games a

(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports) Rookie Jacob Bridgeman shot a career-low 8-under 63 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the 3M Open on Thursday in Blaine, Minn. The 24-year-old Bridgeman finished with nine birdies, including three in a row on Nos. 12-14 at TPC Twin Cities. The Clemson product, who has yet to win on the PGA Tour, had one bogey (on the par-4 ninth hole) but birdied his last two h

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Dodgers placed utility player Chris Taylor on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of a left groin strain following results of an MRI, manager Dave Roberts said. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers recalled outfielder James Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Taylor, who has appeared in 64 of the Dodgers' 104 games, mostly in left field and at th

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Returning home following a six-game road trip, the Boston Red Sox take aim at their third straight series win over the New York Yankees when the teams begin a three-game weekend set on Friday night. The ancient rivals are meeting for the second time this month after the Red Sox pitched a 3-0 shutout to cap a series win in the Bronx on July 7, though they are coming off a

(Photo credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports) Clayton Kershaw went four innings in his season debut, Nick Ahmed hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a 6-4 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Tuesday afternoon. Kershaw gave up two runs on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts in his first outing since he was roughed up in last year's National League Di

Paris [France], July 26 (ANI): After registering a direct berth in the quarterfinals of the men's team archery event in the Paris Olympics, which is set to begin on Friday, archer Dhiraj Bommadevara expressed his feelings, saying that the team has been preparing for this event for the last two years and that they are on the right track to win a medal for their country. India's archery team, comprising Dhiraj Bommadevara,

(Photo credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports) When Jim Harbaugh bolted back to the NFL and took over as head coach of the Chargers, defending national champion Michigan already knew where it would turn. Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore was elevated to head coach with Harbaugh's typical energetic backing and a reset defined by major changes was underway. A bunch of new coaches were hired, there will be a new startin

Paris [France], July 26 (ANI): Ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024, which are set to begin on Friday, Indian swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu expressed her feelings about her maiden participation in the biggest sporting event of the world. "Excited to be racing on Sunday... I'll be swimming 200 freestyle and there are a lot of amazing athletes who will also be racing in the event. I'm super excited to see what I can do. I'm just tr

By Vipul KashyapMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 26 (ANI): Ahead of the Sri Lanka tour, former India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha asserted that the Gautam Gambhir era has started and it would be interesting to see what changes he brings to the team. "The Gautam era has started and it has been good to see what changes he will bring to team India, as this is the new era of team," Ojha told at an event organised by Sony S

(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) The subject of trade rumors as Tuesday's deadline approaches, Oakland Athletics All-Star right-handed closer Mason Miller landed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a fracture of his left pinky finger. The move is retroactive to Tuesday. To fill Miller's spot on the 40-man roster, the A's activated right-hander Ross Stripling (elbow) to start Thursday night's series o

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Raquel Cunha) PARIS -- The U.S. squad began its quest for a fifth gold medal with a resounding 3-0 victory over Zambia at Nice Stadium on the first day of the Olympics women's soccer competition on Thursday. Trinity Rodman scored after a brilliant move in the 17th minute and Mallory Swanson found the net twicein a minute, between the 24th and 25th, to clinch their three points for the United States

(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports) Brandon Lowe went 4-for-4 with an upper-deck solo home run, right-hander Taj Bradley extended his scoreless streak to 23 innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 13-0 Thursday afternoon. Brandon Lowe finished with three RBIs, Isaac Paredes had two hits and four RBIs and Alex Jackson added two hits and three RBIs for Tampa Bay in the rubber match

PARIS, July 25 (Xinhua) -- The second day of action in rugby sevens at the Stade de France saw one of the Olympic title favorites, New Zealand, eliminated, while France secured a confidence-boosting win against rivals Argentina in front of a fiery atmosphere on Thursday.

nairobi, kenya - The 2024 Olympics begin Friday, with more than 10,000 athletes gathering in Paris dreaming of winning gold, silver or bronze. Among them will be dozens of women from African countries, many of whom have overcome major social and economic challenges to get to Paris.

(Photo credit: Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson regards his legs as one of his "superpowers," but his many strengths did not include immunity from injury in his rookie campaign in 2023. Richardson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in Game 4, and with his return to the field this week attraining camp came the team's designation as no limitations on hi

(Photo credit: Bob Kupbens-USA TODAY Sports) The San Francisco Giants placed infielder Wilmer Flores on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of right knee tendonitis. The move was retroactive to Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Giants recalled infielder David Villar from Triple-A Sacramento. "He's a good hitter," Giants manager Bob Melvin said of Villar. "He fits into this group. This will be a better oppo

New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): The Olympic gold medalist, Abhinav Bindra, expressed his feelings after carrying the Olympic flame in the Paris 2024 Torch Relay, saying that it was an honour beyond words. "Carrying the Olympic flame yesterday in the Paris 2024 Torch Relay was an honour beyond words. The spirit of the Games lives in each of us, and I am humbled to be part of this incredible journey. Let's continue to ins

New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): Former Indian spinner Harbhajan wished all the best to the Indian athletes participating in the upcoming Paris Olympics, which is set to kick start on Friday. "My greetings to all the athletes who have gone there to participate. Play fearless. The medals that are destined for us, we will get. Just give your best. I hope that we will get the maximum number of medals this time...," Harbhaja

(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports) Stephen Ames carded a 4-under-par 68 to seize a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Senior Open on Thursday in Carnoustie, Scotland. Ames recorded five birdies against one bogey during his round at Carnoustie Golf Links. The 60-year-old Canadian is seeking his third win of the calendar year -- he won the Chubb Classic in February and the Mitsubishi Electric Classi

(Photo credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) Max Scherzer recorded a season-high nine strikeouts over six innings to help the Texas Rangers post a 2-1 win over the spiraling Chicago White Sox on Thursday in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers completed a four-game sweep and have won five straight games overall. The struggling White Sox, in turn, have dropped 11th consecutive contests. Scherzer enjoyed a bounce-back performanc

PARIS, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Swimming will be one of the most eagerly watched events at the Paris 2024 Olympics as previous champions seek new triumphs and new heroes emerge.