Only Michael Phelps has won more Olympic gold medals than Katie Ledecky after her victory in the 800-meter freestyle.
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U.S. advances to women’s soccer semifinals, beating Japan in extra time, 1-0
Trinity Rodman’s third goal of the tournament breaks up a defensive stalemate between longtime rivals.
Sports Digest: Sea Dogs extend winning streak to eight
Portland scores four runs in the eighth inning, earning an 8-5 victory over the Erie SeaWolves.
Bailey Zappe goes from Patriots’ starting QB to competing for a roster spot
With veteran Jacoby Brissett and first-round draft pick Drake Maye ahead of him, Zappe has become the forgotten QB in New England.
An Olympic sprinter fell injured, so her opponent turned back to help
The runner from Laos had crossed the finish line when she heard the screaming, then she started running in the opposite direction.
Olympics roundup: U.S. crashes out in men’s soccer
The Americans are ousted in the quarterfinals, getting thoroughly outplayed in a 4-0 loss to Morocco.
Sports Digest: Gordon Hayward announces retirement after 14 NBA seasons
The former Celtics forward also played for Utah, Charlotte and Oklahoma City after leading Butler to the 2010 NCAA championship game.
Seattle starter pays tribute to Tim Wakefield with first-pitch knuckleball
George Kirby, a fan of the former Red Sox star growing up, honors the knuckleballer during his start at Fenway Park.
Matt Judon back at practice for Patriots with contract issues still looming
Judon practiced Thursday after showing his displeasure earlier this week about not receiving a contract extension.
What’s Up in August: Most famous meteor shower among reason to respect the sky this month
Perseids arrives on Aug. 12, while Venus and Mercury will be low in our western sky in August.