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.
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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.
Yankees pursued Jack Flaherty but couldn't match up - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — Brian Cashman didn't skip any departments in his shopping before Tuesday's trade deadline. The New York Yankees general manager combed through the market for right-handed and left-handed relievers. He pursued infielders. He looked in the outfielder aisle. He searched for starting pitching. One player in that particular area intrigued him down to the wire.
Gymnast-to-shooter Ruano wins Guatemala's first Olympic gold - ESPN
A spinal injury ended Adriana Ruano's Olympic dream as a gymnast. She came back as a shooter and won Guatemala's first Olympic gold medal Wednesday.
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz advance to Olympic quarters - ESPN
Novak Djokovic needed a bit of time to assert himself Wednesday at the Paris Olympics before taking control with a five-game run for a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Dominik Koepfer of Germany, reaching the Summer Games singles quarterfinals for the fourth time.