Biles withdraws from individual all-around final

Defending Olympic champion Simone Biles will not compete in Thursday's individual all-around competition "in order to focus on her mental health."[read more]

Real Madrid's low-key summer is just how Ancelotti likes it

Ancelotti returned to Madrid knowing that stars were leaving, signings are unlikely and he probably won't see out his contract. That's fine by him.[read more]

NFL: No restrictions on Watson at Texans camp

Deshaun Watson has no restrictions on his activities at the Texans' training camp despite the 22 active lawsuits against him, said the NFL; its investigation into the quarterback is ongoing.[read more]

Happy camper? Rodgers joins Packers on 1st day

Aaron Rodgers is at Packers training camp after a stalemate between the franchise quarterback and the team that lasted the entire offseason.[read more]

Arians balks over wristband-wearing criticism

Bucs coach Bruce Arians took issue with any suggestion he was doing anything wrong by not requiring players to wear vaccine-identifying wristbands in outdoor practice.[read more]

Adams reports to Seahawks amid negotiations

Jamal Adams, who set an NFL record for sacks by a defensive back last season with 9.5, reported to Seahawks camp as negotiations on a contract extension continue.[read more]

Sources: Bucks' Forbes opts to enter free agency

Guard Bryn Forbes, who was fourth among NBA players in 3-point shooting percentage (45.2%) this season, will become an unrestricted free agent after declining his player option with the Bucks, sources told ESPN.[read more]

Sources: Mavs to add Kokoskov to Kidd's staff

The Dallas Mavericks are on the verge of hiring Igor Kokoskov to join Jason Kidd's coaching staff, sources confirmed to ESPN.[read more]

Nike signs potential No. 1 NBA pick Cunningham

Cade Cunningham, the Big 12 Player of the Year and projected No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft, has signed a multiyear deal with Nike. Industry sources say it's the highest value shoe deal of this NBA draft class.[read more]

Yankees trade relievers Cessa, Wilson to Reds

The Yankees traded relievers Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson to the Reds late Tuesday night for a player to be named.[read more]

Brewers' Yelich out after positive COVID-19 test

Former MVP Christian Yelich, 29, will be out a minimum of 10 days for the first-place Milwaukee Brewers after he tested positive for COVID-19 this week, but he is in "good spirits," the team said.[read more]

Sources: MLB extends Bauer's leave for 3rd time

Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has had his administrative leave extended to Aug. 6, sources told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, while MLB continues to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct.[read more]

Landeskog stays with Avs on 8-year extension

The Colorado Avalanche and Gabriel Landeskog agreed on an eight-year contract extension Tuesday night, just ahead of the start of the NHL free-agent signing period.[read more]

Lightning clear cap space, ship Johnson to Hawks

On the eve of the NHL's free-agency signing period, the Lightning and Blackhawks parted ways with key cogs of Stanley Cup-winning eras for both franchises, with Chicago acquiring Tyler Johnson and a draft choice in exchange for Brent Seabrook.[read more]

Fleury ponders future after trade to Blackhawks

Vezina Trophy winner Marc-Andre Fleury, who went 26-10 with a career-best .928 save percentage last season, has been traded from the Golden Knights to the Blackhawks.[read more]