Emma McKeon, Australia’s most decorated Olympian, retires from elite swimming

  • McKeon calls time with 14 Olympic medals to her name
  • ‘Swimming has given me so much,’ says 30-year-old

Emma McKeon, Australia’s most decorated Olympian, has announced her retirement from competitive swimming, bringing to a close a glittering career during which she won 14 Olympic medals, including six golds.

The 30-year-old, who said earlier this year that the Paris Games would be her last Olympics, said she had given her all throughout her career, and was proud of her numerous successes in the pool.

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Romeo Doubs out with concussion

Packers receiver Romeo Doubs nearly came down with a 32-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love with 4:32 remaining in the third quarter. 49ers defensive back Renardo Green was called for pass interference on the play.

Jordan Sears scores 25 points, Jalen Reed has double-double and LSU outlasts UCF 109-102 in 3OT

Jordan Sears scored 25 points, Jalen Reed had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and LSU defeated UCF 109-102 in triple overtime on Sunday to take third place at the Greenbrier Tip-Off. LSU trailed by 18 points early in the second half, then failed to hold a lead at the end of regulation and each of the first two overtime periods. The Tigers went up by five with a minute to go in the third overtime.

Stojakovic, Wilkinson lead short-handed Cal past Sacramento State, 83-77 in Cal Classic

Andrej Stojakovic converted 11 of 15 from the free throw line and scored 20 points as California held off a late rally to post an 83-77 win over Sacramento State in the Cal Classic tournament on Sunday. Cal came into its tournament without three starters, Jovan Blacksher Jr., DJ Campbell and BJ Omot and the Golden Bears earned back-to-back wins over Air Force and the Hornets. Stojakovic scored a career-high 21 points and freshman guard Jeremiah Wilkinson stepped up with career-best 23 points against the Falcons.

Jeeno Thitikul wins record $4m after victory at CME Group Tour Championship

  • 21-year-old claims $5m in one week after brilliant play
  • Prize is largest in history of women’s golf

Down by two shots with two holes to play, Jeeno Thitikul knew exactly what was needed to capture the biggest prize in women’s golf history. And another eagle-birdie finish – for the second straight day – made it happen.

Thitikul claimed the record-setting $4m purse by winning the CME Group Tour Championship on Sunday. It’s the biggest money prize in women’s golf history, bigger than even the winner’s shares in three of the four men’s major championships this year.

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