Author: Emily Leiker, USA TODAY

The U.S. women’s sitting volleyball team is hoping to defend its 2016 Paralympic gold coming off a win at the Golden Nations League tournament.

Anastasia Pagonis, 17, won the first Tokyo Paralympics gold medal for Team USA and Gia Pergolini added another to the country’s medal count.

Christen Press will be one of the highest-paid players in NWSL history thanks to her contract with Angel City FC, the league’s newest team.

Toronto will require all fans and staff to be vaccinated or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter Rogers Centre beginning in September.

The Boston Red Sox game against the Texas Rangers, as well as the final round of golf’s Northern Trust, have been postponed because of severe weather.

Detroit has made a few personnel changes following its loss to Buffalo, and Dwayne Haskins is still fighting to be Ben Roethlisberger’s backup.

The Jamaican sprinter discussed possible race scenarios and wagers with Dan Patrick on The Dan Patrick Show on Thursday.

Which countries have the most medals at the Tokyo Olympics? The U.S., China, Japan and the ROC are all near the top of the standings.

Biden responded jokingly to Brady, who visited the presidential residence with his teammates to celebrate the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl 55 win.