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us gymnastics championships
Shilese Jones sprints to lead at US gymnastics championships
The 20-year-old grabbed the lead with an all-around total of 57.200, opening with a staggering 14.850 on uneven bars, the highest score of the night on any event. 1 hour ago
Golf roundup
Adam Scott, not assured of even making it to the BMW Championship last week, is now in the lead
Scott shot a 2-under-par 69 that gave him a one-shot lead going into the weekend.
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES
Middleboro Little Leaguers must win Saturday to keep the fun rolling
The Massachusetts representatives will battle a team from Pennsylvania in an elimination game at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
Utah judge reverses law banning transgender kids from sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now go before a state commission of political appointees who will determine if they are eligible to participate.
MLB
Braves OF Marcell Ozuna facing more legal woes following DUI arrest
It was the second arrest in as many years for Ozuna. He was arrested on May 29, 2021, on charges of aggravated assault by strangulation and battery after police officers said they witnessed him attacking his wife.
WNBA playoffs: Connecticut 93, Dallas 68
Jonquel Jones leads the way as Connecticut Sun win WNBA playoff opener
The third-seeded Sun pulled away in the third quarter, scoring 13 straight points to build a 64-45 lead.
Golf
Judge sets January 2024 trial for LIV Golf suit against PGA Tour
Players suspended for signing with the rival league could go through another year of not being allowed at PGA Tour events.
Gymnastics
Defending men’s champ Brody Malone takes early lead at US Gymnastics Championships
Malone posted an all-around score of 88.942 in the last major tuneup before this fall’s world championships.