Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard makes history at Olympics

Although Laurel Hubbard wasn't able to complete a lift for a chance to go for gold, she's been an Olympic pioneer for transgender athletes.

Belarus Olympic sprinter to seek asylum after Instagram post, airport standoff

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's tension with Belarus started with an Instagram post that set off massive backlash in state-run media back home, where authorities relentlessly crack down on government critics.

US women’s soccer loses to Canada in Olympic semifinal, ending bid for gold

Canada knocked the U.S. out of the Tokyo Olympic women's soccer competition with a 1-0 semifinal victory. The gold medal match is set for Friday.

USA Gymnastics' Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals

Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.

US shot putter Raven Saunders makes 'X' in podium pose after winning silver

When asked what the "X" meant, Raven Saunders, who is openly gay, has contemplated suicide and seen poverty and depression, explained: ”It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."

Doncic, Slovenia edge Spain to sweep basketball group

Luka Doncic just missed the first triple-double in the Olympics in nine years and the Slovenians edged Spain 95-87 in a tense and important final game of men's group play.

Heim's second 2-run HR in 10th lifts Rangers over Mariners

Switch-hitting Jonah Heim hit his second two-run homer of the game in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.

Olympic champ Sunisa Lee still focused on college, not fame

Sunisa Lee’s life changed the second she placed a gold medal around her neck. The newly minted Olympic gymnastic champion’s plans, however, have not. At least for now.

NCAA to convene constitutional convention to propose ‘dramatic changes’

The NCAA has set the stage for major reforms, announcing a constitutional convention would be convened this November to propose drastic changes to its constitution.

Texas Rangers trade Kyle Gibson, two others to Phillies for prospects

The Texas Rangers have traded All-Star starting pitcher Kyle Gibson and two other players to the Philadelphia Phillies for prospects.