SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson blazed through a no-fuss opening round in the 100 meters Friday, winning her first-ever race at the Olympics in 10.94 seconds to easily qualify for the semifinals. Wearing neon…

It was Hall of Fame induction weekend a couple of weeks ago, and The Los Angeles Times’ Hall of Fame baseball writer reached out with a provocative question. “Is Mike Trout still an automatic Hall…

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs convened near the 25-yard-line, Patrick Mahomes waiting to learn the play for the offense, Nick Bolton awaiting the signal for the defense. But as the offense huddled…

An article in Wednesday’s Register detailing the Iola Post 15 American Legion’s third consecutive state championship was erroneous when giving perspective on how rare such a feat may be. Iola is the third team in…

NANTERRE, France (AP) — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t far fetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. They certainly weren’t a burden for the 22-year-old Frenchman. Marchand completed one of…

PARIS (AP) — Iga Swiatek knew she was capable, or at least should be, of winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. She’s ranked No. 1, after all. Owns five Grand Slam titles, including…

Former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker is suing the university and school leaders, alleging that they wrongfully fired him last year and violated his constitutional rights after he was accused of sexual…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When Bobby Witt Jr. was selected second overall by the Royals in the 2019 MLB draft, Jim Callis of MLB.com declared he would be “to the Royals what Patrick Mahomes is…

CHICAGO (AP) — The staggering Chicago White Sox lost their 16th straight game, extending a franchise record, as Michael Massey homered and Michael Wacha pitched seven strong innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to…

NANTERRE, France (AP) — The atmosphere for Olympic swimming is electrifying. The times? Not so much. Through the first four days of competition in the portable pool at La Defense Arena, no world records were…