Meredith Blake, Greg Braxton, Matt Brennan, Tracy Brown, Maira Garcia and Robert Lloyd | Los Angeles Times (TNS) Every two years, athletes from around the globe gather to compete at the Olympic Games. And every two years, stories emerge that … Continued
By MIKE CATALINI TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government, a person familiar with the … Continued
By HOWARD FENDRICH and EDDIE PELLS AP National Writers Lydia Jacoby was a breakout star in the pool for the United States at the last Summer Games, earning a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke and a relay silver. Part of what … Continued
There’s so much we love about France. The short list would definitely include the beaches, the art, the history, the food, the tennis, the architecture and — without a doubt — the music. It’s the latter we are going to … Continued
STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports Writer As the Paris Olympics are set to open this week, the United States goes in as the favorite to win the most medals. China is unlikely to overtake the U.S. in the overall medal haul, … Continued