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Simone Biles on the red carpet before the ESPYS at The Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Simone Biles, Saquon Barkley clean up at ESPYs

Simone Biles took home two ESPY Awards, including her second Best Female Athlete honor, on Wednesday night at ESPN’s annual awards show surveying the world of sports.

(Background) Police investigate the scene of a reported carjacking reportedly connected to a series of shootings on September 7, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Brad Vest/Getty Images) / Democrat Memphis Mayor Paul Young. (Photo via: youngformemphis.com)

Tennessee: Memphis Democrat mayor who was ‘stalked’ and ‘nearly kidnapped’ had touted the safety of his city just days prior

Just days before he was “stalked and nearly kidnapped,” according to local authorities, Memphis Democrat Mayor Paul Young had ironically emphasized the city’s safety, citing a “declining crime rate” as evidence.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carries the Larry O'Brien trophy as he celebrates with fans as the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate their first NBA Finals title win with a champions parade throughout downtown Oklahoma City on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Terry/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images/File Photo

Report: Thunder sign SGA to record 4-year, $285M extension

The deal runs through the 2030-31 season and at $71.35 million marks the highest annual salary in NBA history.

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo

WNBA awards expansion franchises to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia

The WNBA announced new franchises to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia on Monday, rapidly advancing expansion plans in the top-flight North American women’s league.