Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls from school teams

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.

Nations Championship: rugby launches a new North-South showpiece

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – The Nations Championship begins at venues from Christchurch to Cardiff this weekend, in the shadow of the soccer World Cup and as a curious adjunct to rugby’s own world tournament.

Serena Williams' return at Wimbledon is "the ticket to have" for Grand Slam

LONDON (AP) – Anticipation is building at Wimbledon for Serena Williams’ first singles match in nearly four years.

Viktor Hovland wins Travelers when Scheffler misses short birdie putt

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) – Viktor Hovland got all the validation he needed Monday that his game was on track again, and a whole lot more.

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Djokovic's opening match

LONDON (AP) – Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.

New Zealand clinches test series win against England

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) – New Zealand won a test series in England for the fourth time by wrapping up a 160-run victory in the third test at Trent Bridge on Monday, bringing an end to the international career of home captain Ben Stokes.

Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono

LONDON (AP) – Wimbledon’s strict rules about all-white clothing didn’t prevent Naomi Osaka from making another fashion statement as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club on Monday.

US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) – U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation’s best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days – and hopefully weeks.

Free agency starts Tuesday in NBA, and LeBron James has all eyes on him once again

NBA free agency in 2010: Everyone waited for LeBron James to make a decision.