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Biles, Richardson, Osaka comebacks ‘bigger than them,’ they highlight issues facing Black women

PARIS — When Naomi Osaka lifts her racket on the red clay courts at Roland Garros during the Paris Olympics later this month, it’ll represent more than a high-stakes competition for the tennis star.

Olympic soccer preview: Spain women seek gold after lifting World Cup trophy

Coach Montse Tomé proclaimed that Spain’s women’s soccer team has “insatiable ambition” heading into the Olympics.

Can you guess Olympians’ warmup songs? World’s top athletes share their favorite tunes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Curious about which songs are fueling the Olympians competing in Paris starting this month? The Associated Press has an idea.

Hurricane Soccer Camp at Alumni Field

The Wilmington Hurricane Soccer Camp continued Tuesday night at Alumni Field. Here are photos from the camp. The camp runs through Thursday.

Reds-Braves postponed because of rain, doubleheader planned Wednesday

ATLANTA (AP) — The game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night was postponed because of rain.

Clinton County Chaos completes first fast-pitch season

The Clinton County Chaos Fastpitch Club completed its 2023-2024 season. The new organization hosted a 10U and 12U team throughout its inaugural year.

57 tops field in 3rd Health Alliance of Clinton County Golf Classic

The Adient team of Donnie Ary, Zach Smith, Kevin Curren and Cameron Spangler won a scorecard playoff and finished first in the the 3rd annual Health Alliance of Clinton County Golf Classic June 21 at Snow Hill Country Club.

36 attend East Clinton’s Lady Astros volleyball camp

The East Clinton volleyball program held its annual camp July 15-18 at the high school gym. Steve Pike and Libby Evanshine were instructors for the camp. There were 12 middle school athletes and 24 high school athletes at the camp, varsity coach Sarah Sodini said. I n the high school photo, from left to right, front row, Keira Null, Kenzi Terrell, Kendall DeBold, Kaylee Terrell, Haley Carroll, Madi Roberts, Taylor Barton, Maci Lilly, Maggie Huff, coach Libby Evanshine; back row, coach Sarah Sodini, Taylor Brown, Karsyn Jamison, Sahara Tate, Emily Arnold, Colie Murarescu, Makayla Seaman, coach Steve Pike, Paiton Kidder, Lili Kimmey, Rylie Pryor, Kimber Seaman, Marli Pirman, Hannah Lovely, coach Lorrie Arnold. Hadlie Clark was not present for the high school photo. In the middle school photo, from left to right, front row, Myia Spurlock, Lainey Haas, Caydence Kempton, Ivy Kimmey, Lilli Reynolds, Brylie Frommling; back row, coach Sara Shaner, Makenna Vinup, Reese DeBold, Graelynn Boggs, coach Steve Pike, Riley Terrell, Kinsley Roderer, Natalie Kerns, coach Samantha McGraw.

Analysis: Schauffele now in conversation with Scheffler for best year in golf

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Xander Schauffele is the British Open champion, and the PGA Tour must be thrilled.

29 and 30 win last two league outings at Elks 797 Golf Club

The team of Jack Carson, Mark Hess, Mike Gross and Bill Ross had a 7-under par 29 Tuesday and won the senior golf league outing at the Elks 797 Golf Club.