Katie Ledecky wins 1500m freestyle, eighth Olympic gold medal - ESPN
NANTERRE, France — On a night when Léon Marchand was attempting an audacious double, Katie Ledecky proved again she's a sure bet in swimming's longest event.
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Japan's Shinnosuke Oka wins men's all-around gymnastics gold - ESPN
PARIS — Shinnosuke Oka of Japan won the men's all-around gymnastics title at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, upsetting the two main favorites in a nail-biting contest.
Cooper Flagg 'was nervous' to face LeBron James, Team USA - ESPN
Cooper Flagg earned praise as he dribbled through NBA All-Stars and made shots over future Hall of Famers during a scrimmage between the United States select team and the men's national squad earlier this month in Las Vegas.
Titans' Jeffery Simmons apologizes for run-in with radio host - ESPN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons addressed the media Wednesday to apologize for a verbal altercation with a local radio host a day before.
Jets' Aaron Rodgers, Garrett Wilson downplay animated discussions - ESPN
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — In recent days, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Garrett Wilson engaged in two animated discussions on the sideline, both of which blew up on social media.
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson to contest only 200m in Paris - ESPN
Two-time 200-meter world champion Shericka Jackson of Jamaica will not seek the sprint double at the Paris Olympics after dropping the 100 meters, saying Wednesday that the injury she suffered at a tuneup race earlier this month played a part in the decision.
Iga Swiatek hit by ball, advances when Danielle Collins quits - ESPN
Iga Swiatek dropped to her knees on the court and clutched at her midsection after getting hit by a ball during a point in the Paris Olympics singles quarterfinals Wednesday, but it was her opponent, Danielle Collins of the United States, who stopped playing later in the third set.
Australia's Jessica Fox adds canoe gold to kayak title - ESPN
PARIS — Australia's Jessica Fox pulled off another sensational descent at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium to win her second gold of the Paris Games on Wednesday, adding the women's canoe single title to the kayak single gold she secured Sunday.