By WILL GRAVES AP National WriterPARIS (AP) — Simone Biles earned her seventh Olympic gold medal by soaring to victory in the women’s vault final at the Paris Games on Saturday. Simone Biles, of the United States, competes during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at …

By ALANIS THAMES and MEGAN JANETSKY Associated PressVILLEPINTE, France (AP) — A passionate crowd showered Algerian boxer Imane Khelif with cheers during her fight Saturday at the Paris Olympics, repeatedly chanting “Imane! Imane!” before the athlete who has faced a cascade of backlash over false claims about her gender broke …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aerosmith says Steven Tyler’s voice has been permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury last year and the band will no longer tour. The iconic band behind hits like “Love in an Elevator” and “Livin’ on the Edge” posted a statement Friday announcing the cancellation of …

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports WriterSAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Noah Lyles walks around the Olympic Village in disguise, wearing sunglasses, a hat and even a mask to cut down on some of the attention he receives. On the track, he can’t avoid it. Or everyone’s best shot. Noah Lyles, of …

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Léon Marchand held up four fingers. One for every gold medal at the Paris Olympics. His dominating run through the Summer Games is complete. With French President Emmanuel Macron among the more than 15,000 fans cheering him on in a …

SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge suspended Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license Friday at a virtual court appearance on Long Island. Timberlake pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated. Police arrested Timberlake June 18 after they say he ran a stop sign and veered out of his lane. …

By MEG KINNARD Associated Press Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles entered the fray of the U.S. presidential race on Friday with a post that appears to clap back at former President Donald Trump’s comment about “Black jobs.” “I love my black job,” Biles posted on X, in response to a …

By EDDIE PELLS AP National WriterSAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson blazed through a no-fuss opening round in the 100 meters Friday, winning her first-ever race at the Olympics in 10.94 seconds to easily qualify for the semifinals.Wearing neon green shoes, which contrasted well against the bright purple track, the …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins could miss four to six weeks with a knee injury suffered in practice, multiple outlets reported Thursday.Hopkins joined the Titans last season and led the team with 75 receptions for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns.If Hopkins is out for …

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a top Republican ally of former President Donald Trump, will square off this fall in Tennessee against Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson, whose progressive profile rose nationally when her GOP colleagues tried to boot her …