Simone Biles wins gold on vault, giving her 13 world titles, most of any male or female gymnast.
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Akron faces South Carolina Dec. 1 for storm canceled game
South Carolina will host Akron on Dec. 1 to make up for a game cancelled due to a fatal hurricane this past September
For prisoners, marathon running is purposeful escape
While more than 50,000 runners will run the New York City Marathon Sunday, prisoners around the country will train for their own races behind bars.
Maryland turns focus to Michigan State during ongoing saga
Maryland’s frayed football program turns focus to Michigan State following tumultuous week during ongoing saga
Cubs exercise option on Hamels, trade Smyly to Texas
The Chicago Cubs have exercised their 2019 option on left-handed pitcher Cole Hamels, solidifying their rotation for next year
Shut Up and Dribble: LeBron James-produced documentary looks at ‘the alternate history of the NBA’
‘Shut Up and Dribble’ – a three-part documentary exploring basketball’s impact on culture and society – debuts Saturday on Showtime (9 p.m. ET).
Defending champ Rose leads by 2 in Turkey
Defending champion Justin Rose has a two-shot lead halfway through the Turkish Airlines Open after consecutive 6-under-par 65s
NHL trade buzz breakdown: Who should stay, who should go early this season
With considerable trade chatter around the NHL, USA TODAY examined eight potential trade targets and whether it makes sense for them to be dealt now.
A small town in Colorado has one stoplight but is home to three current NFL players
Buccaneers DT Mitch Unrein, Chargers RB Austin Ekeler and Raiders long-snapper Trent Sieg all came from the same small town with one stoplight.
Bold predictions for Week 10 in college football
The college football season continues and the staff at USA TODAY Sports has some bold predictions for Week 10, including some possible upsets.