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The announcement was worthy of the gold medal Tamyra Mensah-Stock held in her hand. The Tokyo Olympics women’s 68 kg wrestling champion walked away from competitive wrestling Wednesday, announcing her retirement in an interview with…

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs will plead guilty in a fatal DUI crash from November 2021, his lawyers confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. ‘This is the first step toward a fair resolution…

The Memphis Grizzlies are done with guard Dillon Brooks. The Grizzlies do not plan to bring back Brooks next season, a person familiar with Memphis’ plans told USA TODAY Sports. The person requested anonymity because…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There’s no doubt Mike Repole believed it when he said on the morning before the 2011 Kentucky Derby that there would be more chances to win in his future. “He’s 43 and…

LeBron James and Steph Curry meet in the NBA playoffs once again. Perhaps for the last time. Either way, this Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors Western Conference semifinals matchup should be appreciated for the sustained…

NFL power rankings following the 2023 draft (previous rank in parentheses): 1. Chiefs (1): Barring extenuating circumstances − and none here − when you’ve got the league’s best player in MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Lombardi…

TORONTO (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 34 saves, Matthew Tkachuk had three assists and the Florida Panthers survived a squandered two-goal lead to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Tuesday night in opening game…

Heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder was arrested and charged with possession of a concealed firearm Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The charge is considered a felony. Wilder, 37, was arrested at 12:50…

The degree of roster turnover churning through the Football Bowl Subdivision makes it harder than ever to get a handle on the preseason Top 25. But months after our postseason way-too-early Top 25 and with…

We are witnessing the twilight of this generation’s Bird-Magic. For more than a decade, two generational superstars have defined NBA regular-season and playoff success. LeBron James and Steph Curry. Of the past 11 championships, James…