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The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.

Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.

Paul was upgraded to available from probable on the league’s injury report and participated in the team’s shootaround on June 24. He missed the first two games while in the NBA’s health and safety protocols since June 16.

President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.

A former H.D. Woodson high school star and sixth-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings was among three people injured in a shooting in Northeast D.C. Monday evening.

The NBA injury report lists Chris Paul as "out" for tomorrow's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Las Vegas Raiders’ Defensive End Carl Nassib revealed he’s gay in a social media post and said he wants to prevent suicides among LGBTQ youth.

Senator Marco Rubio has penned a letter to President Joe Biden asking for Tampa Bay Buccaneers free agent Cameron Kinley to live out his NFL dreams.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco, considered the best prospect in the minors, is set to make his major league debut.

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.

Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.

Jon Rahm collected the silver U.S. Open trophy Sunday.

The Los Angeles Clippers are one win away from reaching the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.

Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.

In a new crackdown, Major League Baseball will eject pitchers and suspend them for 10 games if they use illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs.

A Pekingese named Wasabi has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.