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Amid concerns about dirty water and strong current, marathon swimmers dive into the Seine River

Amid concerns about dirty water and strong current, marathon swimmers dive into the Seine River

PARIS (AP) — A bridge lined with ornate statues overlooks an Olympic open water course like no other. The Eiffel Tower, gold-domed Invalides and other Paris landmarks provide a stunning backdrop. Yet there was no…

Coastal Carolina escapes Tropical Storm Debby, moves training camp to NC State

Coastal Carolina escapes Tropical Storm Debby, moves training camp to NC State

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby has chased Coastal Carolina’s football team out of the state. The Chanticleers of the Sun Belt Conference have switched locations for training camp to North Carolina State about…

The Olympics are over and Shane Lowry wants to make a big push for his best chance in the FedEx Cup

The Olympics are over and Shane Lowry wants to make a big push for his best chance in the FedEx Cup

SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Shane Lowry was among 21 players at the Paris Olympics who headed across the Atlantic Ocean for the PGA Tour’s final tournament of the regular season that determines the top 70 who…

PGA Tour gets new sponsor for Quail Hollow and one stop at Philadelphia Cricket Club

PGA Tour gets new sponsor for Quail Hollow and one stop at Philadelphia Cricket Club

CHARLOTTE (AP) – Truist Financial Corp. is taking over as title sponsor for the PGA Tour’s signature event at Quail Hollow Club with a seven-year commitment, which includes a one-year detour in 2025 to Philadelphia…

Panthers dealing with injuries to top 2 draft picks, backup QB Andy Dalton before preseason opener

Panthers dealing with injuries to top 2 draft picks, backup QB Andy Dalton before preseason opener

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers will be without their top two draft picks and backup quarterback Andy Dalton as they prepare for their preseason opener on Thursday night at the New England Patriots.…

Brittney Griner: ‘Head over heels’ for Americans coming home in prisoner swap

Brittney Griner: ‘Head over heels’ for Americans coming home in prisoner swap

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Brittney Griner knows only too well the swirling emotions of being involved in a prisoner swap. She says she is “head over heels” that fellow Americans are coming home from Russia.…