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Officials: President Biden has read Griner's letter
Brittney Griner's appeal in a handwritten letter has been read by President Joe Biden, officials said on Tuesday, as the WNBA All-Star is in the midst of a trial in Russia that began last week after she was arrested Feb. 17. -
Late NFL star Thomas had CTE, researchers say
The late NFL star wideout Demaryius Thomas had the degenerative brain disease known as CTE, according to researchers from Boston University, who announced their findings Tuesday. -
Pac-12 accelerates media rights negotiations
The Pac-12 is pushing up negotiations for its next media rights agreements in the wake of the decision by UCLA and USC to leave for the Big Ten. -
Scherzer K's season-high 11 in return to Mets
Max Scherzer struck out 11 in six scoreless innings against the Reds on Tuesday night, leaving after 79 pitches and showing no issues with his speed or control. -
Tiger finishes with 74 at pro-am; Schauffele wins
Tiger Woods closed with a 2-over 74 to finish tied for 39th on Tuesday at the JP McManus Pro-Am, a star-studded event won by Xander Schauffele. -
Allen: Seahawks, Blazers not up for sale yet
Jody Allen said that the Seahawks and Blazers are not currently for sale but acknowledged they eventually will be in accordance to Paul Allen's wishes. -
Police, A's: 4 fans injured by bullet fragments
Four fans attending a postgame July 4 fireworks show were struck by bullet fragments from what police said appeared to be "celebratory gunfire" outside the Coliseum. -
Dodgers OF Taylor out with left foot fracture
Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor has a left foot fracture and will be out indefinitely. -
News, rumblings and superstar trade requests
All the latest information you need to know surrounding free agency, including T.J. Warren's deal with the Nets. -
The secret of Sue Bird's sustained success: The trainer who helps the 41-year-old stay at the top of her game
Sue Bird is the only WNBA player to win titles in three different decades. Meet the performance specialist, and some of the training, behind her late-career renaissance.