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Jake Paul screamed that Mike Tyson "must die" after receiving a slap across the face from the veteran boxer during their ceremonial weigh-in this week.

Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers revealed that he's been married for "a couple of months" at press conference in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Ja Morant says he's happy and feels like a "happy Ja is a scary Ja for a lot of people" when asked if he's motivated to show the NBA he’s still that high-flying point guard after suspension and a shoulder injury limited him to 9 games last season. Story:

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif called for an end to bullying athletes after she faced a wave of online abuse over misconceptions about her gender during the Paris Olympics.

The New York Liberty had a 13-hour travel day that included bus rides, commercial flights and time spent at three airports to get from Connecticut to Las Vegas. The wear-and-tear on their bodies is one reason players are lobbying for charter flights.

American gymnast Simone Biles is the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for 2023. This is the third time Biles has won the award. The 26-year-old dazzled in her return to competition following a two-year break after the 2020 Olympics.

UFC CEO and President Dana White had a heated exchange with a reporter during a news conference in Las Vegas ahead of Canelo vs Crawford boxing fight. White was asked about the Muhammad Ali Act, a 2000 US law designed to protect boxers' rights and combat potential monopolies.

Ingemar Stenmark shares what impresses him about American skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who is on the cusp of breaking his record of 86 World Cup wins. More from Andrew Dampf (AP):

Caitlin Clark says she’s ready to return after a quad injury sidelined her for five games. The Fever face the defending champs, the New York Liberty, at home Saturday.

Curious about which songs are fueling the athletes competing at the Paris Olympics? The AP has an idea. #Olympics #paris2024 #warmup

The Oklahoma City Thunder team may have won the NBA Finals, but popping champagne proved trickier than expected. Isaiah Hartenstein says most of the team turned to Alex Caruso — and YouTube — for help.

16,000 images. Dozens of photographers. 6 kilometers of the Seine river. This is how The Associated Press captured the most logistically challenging opening ceremony in #Olympics history. #Paris2024

The Goodyear Blimp, celebrating its 100th year, will soar 1,500 feet above Daytona International Speedway during the Daytona 500 on Sunday.

U.S. bronze medal gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik shares what he did to make his room in the Olympic Village more comfortable. The iconic cardboard beds have made a comeback at the Paris Olympics.

Caitlin Clark says she didn’t hear the alleged racist comments directed at Angel Reese during Fever vs. Sky but supports the WNBA’s investigation.

Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi says the sport offers freedom — and deserves more support. He hopes to see it included in the Paralympics and featured alongside Grand Slams in the future.

AP photojournalist Ashley Landis sailed along the Seine River in Paris with U.S. athletes during the 2024 #Olympics opening ceremony. This is what she captured. #ParisOlympics

Naomi Osaka fought back tears after a tough three-set loss in the French Open first round. The four-time Grand Slam champ said she “hates disappointing people” in an emotional press conference.