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Defenseman Marc Staal announced his retirement after 17 seasons in the NHL on Thursday and joined the New York Rangers as a player development assistant. In his new job, Staal will work with defensemen throughout the organization. His retirement as…

Sean McVay is preparing for first time as the Los Angeles Rams head coach to play a full season without star defensive tackle Aaron Donald. It’s a void in the interior of the Rams defense…

Alex Morgan, one of America’s most decorated soccer players, announced her retirement Thursday. Morgan spent over 14 years as a key player on the U.S. Women’s National Team. Morgan, 35, also spent 11 seasons in…

The Washington Commanders have fired their vice president of content a day after the team suspended him for making offensive comments about NFL players, fans and others. A team spokesman confirmed the firing to USA TODAY Sports…

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, has died from burns four days after police say her former boyfriend poured gasoline on her and set her on fire. The death of…

United States women’s national team soccer star Alex Morgan announced her retirement Thursday after over 14 years as a key player on the team.  Morgan, 35, made 224 appearances with the USWNT, scoring 123 goals…

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said that 39-year-old Richard Aspinwall, who was also a math teacher at the school, along with math teacher Christina Irimie, 53, and students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14…

A blessed distraction beats a tragic outcome every time. That’s where the San Francisco 49ers are after what should have been a relaxing Labor Day weekend was upended by the shocking shooting of rookie wide…

Caitlin Simmers, the No. 1 seed in the World Surf League finals scheduled Friday, recently learned she can make history. At 18, she’s poised to become the youngest surfer to win a world championship. With…

Nick Saban nailed his performance in Vrbo’s hit ad, but barking at children in one scene caused him a bit of angst. Vrbo’s commercial ‘creates a splash,’ and advertising experts say Nick Saban crushed it.…