By WILL GRAVES AP National WriterPARIS (AP) — Simone Biles huddled with Sunisa Lee. She looked to her husband Jonathan Owens in the stands. Lost in the moment. And maybe a touch frantic.The American gymnastics star knew she was trailing Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade and Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour through two rotations …

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National WriterNANTERRE, France (AP) — It wasn’t the medal Katie Ledecky would’ve preferred.Still, it was good enough for the record books.On a night when Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh romped to another victory and Kate Douglass claimed a gold for the Americans, Ledecky collected the 13th medal …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free, according to officials in Turkey, where the …

By TERRY McCORMICK Associated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons apologized Wednesday for yelling at a local radio talk show host after the Tennessee Titans wrapped up practice.Video of Tuesday’s confrontation went viral with Simmons heard live swearing and ranting at the host over a …

By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday that former President Donald Trump’s false assertions about her race were the “same old show” as she emphasized the need for Black women to organize for his defeat this November.Addressing the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. — …

By MATT BROWN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that quickly turned hostile.The Republican former president wrongly claimed …

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — On a night when Léon Marchand was attempting an audacious double, Katie Ledecky proved again she’s a sure bet in swimming’s longest event. Katie Ledecky, of the United States, competes in the women’s 1500-meter freestyle final at the 2024 Summer …

PARIS (AP) — After days of delays and uncertainty over water-quality concerns for the Seine River, the triathlon was given the go-ahead and kicked off another day of competition. Cassandre Beaugrand of France won the women’s triathlon and Alex Yee of Britain took home gold in the men’s competition. In …

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The biggest beach volleyball star at the Paris Olympics can’t set, spike or dive around the sand.But she sure is pretty.The Eiffel Tower has been stealing the show from the competition below at the Summer Games so far, with fans and …

PARIS (AP) — It was a hot, steamy day at the Paris Olympics. Indoors and outdoors, the Games kept going.Simone Biles and Team USA powered to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics. Victor Wembanyama led France to a dramatic 94-90 win over Japan in men’s basketball, and Rafael Nadal and Carlos …