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Athletes travel by boat along the Seine river Friday during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Paris Olympics begins with ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony on the River Seine

PARIS — Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River. On-and-off showers did not seem to hamper the enthusiasm of the Oly...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, left, and backup uarterback Tyson Bagent work during July training camp. Bagent returned home to West Virginia over the offseason and resumed his crazy workout schedule. Plus, the Bears donned pads for the first time Friday and Caleb Williams threw a beautiful touchdown pass.

Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent returned home to West Virginia over the offseason and resumed his crazy workout schedule. Plus, the Bears donned pads for the first time Friday and Caleb Williams threw a beautiful touchdown pass.

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Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement

Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences. The deal also paves the way for schools to directly compensate athletes while attempting regulate payments from boosters.

It’s no surprise rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is the most important Bears player heading into the season.

Silvy: The second annual most important Bears list

Marc Silverman provides his second annual most important Bears list, with no surprise at the top.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease celebrates his no-hitter Thursday against the Washington Nationals.

Dylan Cease throws second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, 3-0 win over Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON — Dylan Cease pitched the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, a 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday that completed a three-game sweep. ...

The United States' Mallory Swanson reacts after scoring her team’s second goal during Thursday’s women's group B match against Zambia at Nice Stadium at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Nice, France.

Swanson's 2 goals lead U.S. over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal

NICE, France — Mallory Swanson scored a pair of goals just moments apart in the first half and the United States opened the Olympics with a 3-0 victory over Zambia on Thu...

Geneva’s Talyn Taylor gives a thumbs-up to teammates after catching a touchdown pass July 16 during the Kaneland 7-on-7 in Maple Park.

Taylor’s All-American Bowl invite ‘a pretty big deal’

Geneva receiver Talyn Taylor, a Georgia commit ranked No. 6 in the nation at the receiver position, was invited to play in the Adidas All-American Bowl.