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Edinson Cavani, a Uruguayan soccer icon, was selected for the U.S.-based Copa America tournament but announced Thursday he’d “step aside.”

American Lashinda Demus was denied gold 12 years ago in the London Games after a Russian opponent won but was found out to be doping.

Some Illinois high schools have never had a single athlete win a state championship in boys track and field, but in just one weekend, Oak Park and River Forest High School had three of its athletes take home state titles.

Maggie Steffens returns as Team USA seeks a record fourth straight gold medal in women’s water polo at the Paris Olympics.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs turned himself in to the Tuscaloosa County Jail on Thursday on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.

Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier’s 3-on-3 league Unrivaled is set to debut in January with players earning the highest average salary in women’s professional team sports.

The officer said he wishes Scheffler and his family “all the best” but took issue with comments by the golfer’s attorney after the Wednesday court hearing.

We’re set to get a behind-the-scenes look at Bears training camp this year.

The Wolves avoided a sweep in Game 4 as they try to overcome a 3-0 series hole.

A young fan caught two foul balls in the same inning of Wednesday’s game between the Oakland A’s and Tampa Bay Rays.

A French court ruled the auction of a 1986 World Cup trophy awarded to the late Diego Maradona can go ahead as planned despite opposition from his heirs, their lawyer told The Associated Press.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle reportedly agreed to a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension with $76 million guaranteed.

The 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup is quickly approaching. Here’s everything you need to know about the competition’s format.