Athletes from Russia and Belarus are cleared to compete at Paris Olympics

Individual athletes from Russia and Belarus who qualify for next summer’s Paris Olympics will be allowed to compete in the Games, the International Olympic Committee announced Friday, ending talk of a blanket ban on competitors from the two nations over the war in Ukraine. 2 hours ago

olympics

Medway’s Zack DiGregorio helps give USA Luge its first World Cup doubles win in 18 years

Zach DiGregorio and Sean Hollander gave the United States its first luge World Cup doubles gold medal in nearly 18 years, winning the opening race of the season at Mount Van Hoevenberg 6:52 p.m.

Army-Navy football

Patriot Games: See how Army cadets and Navy midshipmen competed in and around Boston

Army and Navy held Patriot Games Friday morning on the hill of the Sailors and Soldiers Monument in Boston Common ahead of Saturday's marquee football game. 2:47 p.m.

GOLF

Golf officials are set to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike. Not everyone is happy.

Golf’s ruling bodies are changing the equipment testing to make sure the golf ball goes shorter for everyone from Tiger Woods to the amateur who plays public courses on the weekend. 10:57 a.m.

Red Sox

Here are the pitching prospects the Red Sox got from the Yankees in the Alex Verdugo trade

The Red Sox picked up three righthanders from the Yankees in exchange for the outfielder. 11:17 p.m.

ncaa

NCAA president Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes

In a letter sent Tuesday to more than 350 Division I schools, Baker told members that the disparity in resources between the wealthiest schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision and other DI members is creating “a new series of challenges.” 3:44 p.m.

College football

Heisman winner Caleb Williams to skip USC’s Holiday Bowl trip, fueling NFL Draft expectations

Williams is a strong candidate to be selected No. 1 overall after two impressive seasons at USC. 8:57 p.m.