Sydney McLaughlin of the US sets world record and wins gold in Olympic 400-meter hurdles

McLaughlin took yet another close victory over rival Dalilah Muhammad. 9 minutes ago

PGA Tour

TPC Boston loses next year’s PGA Tour playoff event

Northern Trust ended its partnership with the PGA Tour, bouncing TPC Boston in Norton from the playoff rotation in 2022. 7:07 p.m.

No word on why Deshaun Watson missed practice with Texans

Watson was on the field for the team’s first five practices but not Tuesday's session in pads. 5:38 p.m.

NFL notebook

Panthers receiver Keith Kirkwood carted off field; player who hit him is cut

Coach Matt Rhule called the hit by rookie cornerback J.T. Ibe “unacceptable.” 5:28 p.m.

sports media

Jeff Rickard is named brand manager for WEEI

Rickard is a longtime sports radio host who most recently had been the program director and a morning host on sports station WFNI in Indianapolis. 1:41 p.m.

Elite colleges don’t have enough student housing after year of remote learning

Colleges are preparing for a flood of students returning to on-campus dorm life this semester, after many spent the past year studying remotely. One problem? There’s not enough housing for everyone. 10:36 a.m.

UConn women’s basketball is taking over the Olympics

There are 10 current or former Huskies at the Tokyo Games as either players or coaches in both 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 basketball. 8:34 a.m.