Noah Lyles questioned the NBA 'world champions' label. Everyone had thoughts When track and field star Noah Lyles questioned why people refer to NBA title winners as "world champions," everyone from Drake to Kevin Durant rushed to have their say. Manuela López Restrepo
Simone Biles wins a record 8th U.S. gymnastics title a full decade after her first Biles became the oldest woman to win a national title since USA Gymnastics began organizing the event in 1963. Her eight crowns moved her past Alfred Jochim, who won seven between 1925-33. The Associated Press
Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales is temporarily suspended after World Cup kiss FIFA suspended Rubiales on Saturday while it investigates his conduct at the Women's World Cup medal ceremony. The Spanish Soccer Federation said Rubiales plans to prove his innocence. Juliana Kim
Nike to sell replicas of England goalkeeper Mary Earps' jersey after backlash in U.K. Nike has regularly sold goalkeeper jerseys for the men's teams it sponsors, and the absence of Earps' shirt in stores became a bigger talking point when she saved a penalty in the World Cup final. The Associated Press
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spain's soccer chief after World Cup kiss A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for "intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse." Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday. Laurel Wamsley
Anger in Spain after soccer chief kisses a player at Women's World Cup ceremony A furor erupted after Luis Rubiales kissed player Jennifer Hermoso at a ceremony. "It was an unacceptable gesture and Mr. Rubiales' apologies are not enough," the acting prime minister said. Laurel Wamsley
Messi mania: The star player brings wins for Miami's soccer club Lionell Messi has been instrumental in remaking MLS club Inter Miami in just a few weeks. The soccer super star is dominating the game in the U.S. to the delight of fans across the country. Matheus Sanchez
Spain's Olga Carmona learned her father had died after she won the Women's World Cup "Yesterday was the best and the worst day of my life," wrote Carmona, who scored the only goal in Spain's historic win over England. Laurel Wamsley
Spain outlasts England 1-0 to win its first Women's World Cup title Spain's victory over England came less than a year after a near-mutiny by its players last year. Its win made it the first European team to win the Women's World Cup since Germany in 2007. The Associated Press
Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country, is moving indoors Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country. Indoor courts are popping up all over, from former warehouses, to empty stores and even shopping malls. Erin Kenney