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Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images/File Photo

Legendary Cubs 2B Ryne Sandberg dies at 65

Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, a longtime Chicago Cubs star who was one of the game’s greatest-ever second basemen, died on Monday at age 65.

Regan Smith swims in the women’s 100 meter backstroke at the Toyota National Championships swimming meet at Indiana University Natatorium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

American Smith fastest in 100 backstroke heats, Ledecky dominates 1,500

World record holder Regan Smith was fastest in the women’s 100 metres backstroke preliminaries at the world championships in Singapore on Monday as the American laid down an early marker in her upcoming battle with Australia’s Kaylee McKeown.

UAE Team Emirates XRG's Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium wearing the yellow jersey after winning the Tour de France, as Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo applauds REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Peerless Pogacar claims fourth Tour title, Van Aert wins brutal final stage

Tadej Pogacar claimed his fourth Tour de France title on Sunday, cementing his status as the most dominant rider of his generation and moving alongside Britain’s Chris Froome on the all-time winners’ list.

Olympic rings are pictured outside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ahead of newly elected President Kirsty Coventry first Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, June 25, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

US Olympic & Paralympic Committee bars transgender women from competing in women’s sports

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has updated its policy barring transgender women from competing in women’s sports.

Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. celebrates with the Claret Jug trophy after winning The 153rd Open Championship REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

Supreme Scheffler a class apart as he romps to first Open title

A relentless Scottie Scheffler sealed his first British Open triumph by four shots as he turned the final day of the tournament into a procession at Royal Portrush on Sunday.

Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the 2024 Chicago Marathon professional women's division and setting a new world record with a time of 2:09:56 at Grant Park on October 13, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Marathon world record-holder Chepngetich provisionally suspended over banned substance

Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for the presence and use of the prohibited substance hydrochlorothiazide.