Tim Tebow was trying to return to the NFL, this time as a tight end.
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U.S. soccer star Carli Lloyd announces retirement
Lloyd scored in four Olympics and her 10 total Olympic goals is a U.S. record.
Newton says Belichick has not told him he’ll start in Week 1
Cam Newton said he doesn’t know if he, or rookie Mac Jones, will be the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots.
Sports Digest: Paralympics follow lead of Olympics: No fans during pandemic
The Paralympics open on Aug. 24 with about 4,400 athletes, a far smaller event than the Olympics with 11,000 athletes.
Alabama ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25 football poll
The Crimson Tide top the preseason poll for the fourth time in the last six seasons.
Cup Series: Allmendinger prevails in crash-filled race at Indy
Three crashes in the last five laps clear the way for AJ Allmendinger to take his second career victory.
Sports Digest: Federer needs another knee surgery, won’t play at U.S. Open
Roger Federer, 40, says he hopes to make one more comeback rather than retire.
Red Sox complete another sweep of Orioles with 6-2 win
J.D. Martinez hits a three-run homer and Eduardo Rodriguez remains unbeaten against Baltimore, which has lost 11 in a row.
MLB roundup: Tatis returns as outfielder, belts two home runs
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr., who had been sidelined by a shoulder injury, plays right field and hits a double and two homers in his first three at-bats off the injured list.
Red Sox notebook: Boston claims Travis Shaw off waivers
Shaw came up with the Red Sox and played in Boston in 2015 and 2016.