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Panthers dealing with injuries to top 2 draft picks, backup QB Andy Dalton before preseason opener

Panthers dealing with injuries to top 2 draft picks, backup QB Andy Dalton before preseason opener

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers will be without their top two draft picks and backup quarterback Andy Dalton as they prepare for their preseason opener on Thursday night at the New England Patriots.…

Brittney Griner: ‘Head over heels’ for Americans coming home in prisoner swap

Brittney Griner: ‘Head over heels’ for Americans coming home in prisoner swap

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Brittney Griner knows only too well the swirling emotions of being involved in a prisoner swap. She says she is “head over heels” that fellow Americans are coming home from Russia.…

Simone Biles edges Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade for her second Olympic all-around gymnastics title

Simone Biles edges Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade for her second Olympic all-around gymnastics title

By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles huddled with Sunisa Lee. She looked to her husband Jonathan Owens in the stands. Lost in the moment. And maybe a touch frantic. The American gymnastics…

Simone Biles and Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics

Simone Biles and Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics

By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Sunisa Lee spent the night before perhaps the biggest gymnastics meet of their lives restless. There was a tension in the air.…

Carolina Hurricanes reach a 2-year deal with talented offensive forward Martin Necas

Carolina Hurricanes reach a 2-year deal with talented offensive forward Martin Necas

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH (AP) – The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with forward Martin Necas, keeping one of its most skilled offensive players through the 2025-26…

All he does is win gold medals: Caeleb Dressel captures 8th gold as anchor of US relay team

NANTERRE, France (AP) — Caeleb Dressel touched the wall and shouted in triumph. He threw his fists to the air and high-fived U.S. fans during a victory lap. Then, finally, he found his family and…