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Coughlin holds into CPKC Women’s Open lead; Canadian star Henderson derailed by closing bogeys

Lauren Coughlin held onto the lead Friday in the CPKC Women’s Open, while Canadian star Brooke Henderson was derailed by closing bogeys at windy and smokey Earl Grey Golf Club.

Packers QB Love agrees to terms on 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $220 million.

Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads the 3M Open in pursuit of his 2nd victory of the year

Taylor Pendrith shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Matt NeSmith into the weekend in the 3M Open.

Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement

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.

For Ukrainian athletes, joy mixes with sorrow at the Paris Olympics

For Ukrainian competitors in Paris for the Olympics, joy goes hand in hand with sorrow.

Olympics opening ceremony saw no major reported issues, French official says

A massive security operation has been deployed Friday in Paris to keep the opening ceremony of the Olympics safe.

Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest

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 break the post-practice team huddle.

Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River

The Paris Olympics are getting off to a rougher than hoped-for start.

What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27

Once the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics is over, competition begins in earnest all across France.

Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp

New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr.

Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says

The Miami Dolphins have signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million.

Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery charges

Georgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was arrested on charges of cruelty to children and battery, adding to the team’s recent legal woes.

Canada women's soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of 'systemic' issues

The Canadian Olympic Committee has removed women’s national soccer head coach Bev Priestman for the remainder of the Paris Games following an alleged drone spying scandal.

Nigeria women's basketball team denied entry to opening ceremony boat by federation, AP source says

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.

Warner Bros. Discovery sues NBA for not accepting its matching offer

Warner Bros.