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ESPN China dethrones U.S. in men's 4x100m relay

China stunned the U.S. on Sunday by winning gold in the men's 4x100 medley, a race the Americans had won in every Olympics other than the boycotted Moscow Games.

ESPN Teary Alcaraz: 'I let the Spanish people down'

An emotional Carlos Alcaraz said the pressure got to him in the Olympic men's singles final: "I felt that I let the Spanish people down by not winning the gold."

ESPN U.S. men ousted from 3x3 tourney, finish 2-5

The U.S. was eliminated from the 3x3 men's basketball competition Sunday at the Paris Olympics after finishing 2-5 in pool play.

ESPN Scheffler rallies, wins gold with final-round 62

American Scottie Scheffler won the gold medal at the Olympic men's golf competition on Sunday with a final score of 19 under par at Le Golf National.

ESPN U.S. women's hoops stymies Germany in win

Jackie Young scored 19 points and the U.S. showed off its incredible depth Sunday night, beating Germany 87-68 in the Americans' final game of pool play.

ESPN Finke, U.S. women's relay team set WRs in pool

Bobby Finke set a world record to become the only American male swimmer to win individual gold in Paris, while the women's 4x100-meter relay team also set a world record.

ESPN Way-Too-Early Top 25: The best early-season game for every team

This month, we've picked the best, most intriguing game for each top 25 program. Included: Cooper Flagg, regional rivalries, and a lot of Kansas and Alabama.

ESPN IOC backing women boxers amid gender backlash

The IOC said Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting, who are both assured of a boxing medal at the Paris Olympics, will continue to fight amid the gender dispute outcry.

ESPN Sources: Chiefs make Butker NFL's richest kicker

The Chiefs are signing kicker Harrison Butker to a four-year, $25.6 million extension that includes $17.75 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

ESPN Biles finishes Games with silver in floor exercise

American gymnast Simone Biles didn't get the golden send-off she had hoped for, earning silver in the floor exercise final Monday after a routine that included a couple of costly steps out of bounds.

ESPN One and done: Phelps wants lifetime doping bans

In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down Monday on his support for tougher sanctions -- including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive for a banned substance.

ESPN Dawgs, Bucks, Ducks top coaches' preseason poll

Georgia opens the college football season at No. 1 in the coaches' poll, followed by Ohio State, Oregon, Texas and Alabama. The SEC has nine teams in the top 25.

ESPN NBC's Diffey on botched Lyles call: 'Got it wrong'

NBC announcer Leigh Diffey said "I got it wrong" on his botched Paris Olympics call that incorrectly identified Kishane Thompson of Jamaica as the winner of the 100 meters.

ESPN Vikings WR Addison formally charged with DUI

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison has been charged with two misdemeanors -- driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with .08% blood alcohol content.

ESPN Irish LT Jagusah suffers torn pec, out for season

Notre Dame left tackle Charles Jagusah suffered a torn right pectoralis muscle during preseason camp and will miss the season, the school announced Monday.