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Jordan Chiles of Team USA looks on with her Bronze Medal from the Women's Apparatus floor final on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Naomi Baker/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Olympian Jordan Chiles opened up this week in her first interview since being stripped… ... Continue Reading

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ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The widow of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau, Meredith Gaudreau, announced her pregnancy with their third child at Monday's memorial service for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau."John and I had the best six months as a family of four. These will forever be the best six months of… ... Continue Reading

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
Philadelphia Phillies 2, Tampa Bay Rays 1
New York Mets 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston Red Sox 12, Baltimore Orioles 3
New York Yankees 10, Kansas City Royals 4
Los Angeles Angels 6, Minnesota Twins 2
Cleveland Guardians 5, Chicago White Sox 3

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago Cubs 10 at Los Angeles Dodgers 4
Cincinnati Reds 1, Atlanta Braves 0
Pittsburgh Pirates 3, Miami Marlins 2

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
San Francisco 49ers 32, New York Jets 19

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Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates a point against Taylor Fritz of the United States during their Men's Singles Final match on Day 14 of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Italian Jannik Sinner defeated American Taylor Fritz in… ... Continue Reading

iStock(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEChi Cubs 2, NY Yankees 1Atlanta 4, Toronto 3Seattle 10, St. Louis 4LA Dodgers 4, Cleveland 0Arizona 12, Houston 6AMERICAN LEAGUETampa Bay 2, Baltimore 0Chi White Sox 7, Boston 2Kansas City 2, Minnesota 0Texas 7, LA Angels 4Detroit 9, Oakland 1NATIONAL LEAGUEPittsburgh 7,… ... Continue Reading

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates victory after winning the Women's Singles final match against Jessica Pegula of USA on Day 13 of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- World No. 2 Aryna… ... Continue Reading

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iStock(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUECincinnati Reds 1, Houston Astros 0Detroit Tigers 4, San Diego Padres 3AMERICAN LEAGUEMinnesota Twins 4, Tampa Bay Rays 3Seattle Mariners 6, Oakland Athletics 4Texas Rangers 3, L.A. Angels 1NATIONAL LEAGUESan Francisco Giants 3, Arizona Diamondbacks 2Philadelphia Phillies 5, Miami Marlins 2Pittsburgh Pirates 9,… ... Continue Reading

Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF(NEW YORK) -- Alex Morgan, one of the greatest U.S. soccer stars of all time, officially announced her retirement from professional soccer on Thursday."I'm gonna get to the point quickly: I'm retiring," Morgan said in a video posted to Instagram. "And I have so much clarity about this decision, and… ... Continue Reading

iStock(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUELA Dodgers 1, LA Angels 10 Detroit Tigers 5, San Diego Padres 6 Cincinnati Reds 12, Houston Astros 5NY Mets 8, Boston Red Sox 3Philadelphia Phillies 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2AMERICAN LEAGUESeattle Mariners 16, Oakland Athletics 3 Chicago White Sox 8, Baltimore Orioles 1Tampa Bay Rays… ... Continue Reading

iStock(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUENew York Mets 7, Boston Red Sox 2Philadelphia Phillies 10, Toronto Blue Jays 9Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Los Angeles Angels 2AMERICAN LEAGUETampa Bay Rays 2, Minnesota Twins 1Baltimore Orioles 9, Chicago White Sox 0Cleveland Guardians 7, Kansas City Royals 1Texas Rangers 7, New… ... Continue Reading

iStock(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUECincinnati Reds 5, Houston Astros 3San Diego Padres 3, Detroit Tigers 0 NY Mets 4, Boston Red Sox 1AMERICAN LEAGUEBaltimore Orioles 13, Chicago White Sox 3Cleveland Guardians 4, Kansas City Royals 2Minnesota Twins 5, Tampa Bay Rays 4Oakland Athletics 5, Seattle Mariners 4NY Yankees… ... Continue Reading

Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the warmups of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Apr. 7, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. -- Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The wife of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau is speaking out after the hockey player and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were killed last… ... Continue Reading

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(NEW YORK) -- Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed Thursday night when they were riding bikes and struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, according to police in New Jersey.

"The Columbus Blue Jackets are shocked and devastated by this unimaginable tragedy," the NHL team said in a statement. "Johnny was not only a great hockey player, but more significantly a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend."

Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and Matthew Gaudreau, 29, were cycling in Salem County, "close to the fog line of the roadway," when they were hit from behind by a driver who was trying to pass another car, according to New Jersey State Police.

The driver, 43-year-old Sean Higgins, had been trying to pass a slower-moving sedan and SUV in front of him in the northbound lanes, so he moved to the southbound lanes and passed the sedan, police said. Higgins was trying to re-enter the northbound lane "when the SUV in front of Higgins moved to the middle of the roadway, splitting the north and south lanes to safely pass" the cyclists, police said.

Higgins then allegedly tried to pass the SUV on the right, and that's when he struck the brothers, according to police.

Higgins, who told police he had about 5 or 6 beers before the crash, failed a field sobriety test, according to the probable cause affidavit.

Higgins told authorities that his drinking "contributed to his impatience and reckless driving," the probable cause affidavit said.

Higgins is charged with two counts of death by auto, according to police.

Johnny Gaudreau leaves behind his wife and two children, while Matthew Gaudreau is survived by his wife. The brothers also leave behind their parents and two sisters.

The Gaudreau brothers' deaths came the night before their sister, Katie, was set to get married, according to their former coaches.

Johnny Gaudreau, a winger, won the Hobey Baker Award in 2014 as the best player in college hockey. He was also a finalist for the Calder Trophy, given to the league's best rookie, in 2014-15, and named to the All-Star Game in 2015. He played nine seasons for the Calgary Flames before joining the Blue Jackets before the 2022-23 season. He had 12 goals and 48 assists last season.

"Johnny played the game with great joy which was felt by everyone that saw him on the ice," the Blue Jackets said. "He brought a genuine love for hockey with him everywhere he played from Boston College to the Calgary Flames to Team USA to the Blue Jackets. He thrilled fans in a way only Johnny Hockey could. The impact he had on our organization and our sport was profound, but pales in comparison to the indelible impression he made on everyone who knew him."

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement, "While Johnny’s infectious spirit for the game and show-stopping skills on the ice earned him the nickname 'Johnny Hockey,' he was more than just a dazzling hockey player; he was a doting father and beloved husband, son, brother and teammate who endeared himself to every person fortunate enough to have crossed his path."

Both brothers played hockey at Boston College.

"It’s shocking," BC hockey coach Greg Brown said at a news conference Friday. "It's almost unimaginable to lose them both."

"The things they could do on the ice were magical. But beyond their talent, they were tremendous teammates," the coach recalled. "They lit up the room when they walked in."

"People talk about Johnny as an Olympic player, a world-class talent -- but beyond that, he was someone who elevated the level of practice just by being there," retired BC hockey coach Jerry York added. "Johnny was well-respected by all -- the students, the teachers and certainly by Greg and I. If you asked us to name our favorite players, both of those boys would be among them."

Before attending BC, the brothers played hockey at Gloucester Catholic High School in their native New Jersey. Matthew Gaudreau returned to the high school as a hockey coach, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said.

"To every member of the Gaudreau family, please know that the people of New Jersey grieve with you," Murphy said in a statement.

"Johnny and Matt were incredible hockey players and students, but even more amazing human beings," Gloucester Catholic High School Principal Thomas Iacovone Jr. said in a statement. “Their loss will be felt forever by the entire Gloucester Catholic community and by me personally. I will continue to pray for them and their families during this unimaginable tragedy."

The brothers' uncle wrote in a statement, "Last night we lost two husbands, two fathers, two sons, two brothers, two sons and brothers in law, two uncles, two nephews, two cousins, two family members two teammates, two friends but truly two amazing humans."

The driver made an initial court appearance via Zoom on Friday. He spoke briefly to say he understood the charges and would be hiring his own attorney. His detention hearing is scheduled for Sept. 5.

ABC News' Ben Stein, Jason Volack, Kendall Coughlin and Lena Camilletti contributed to this report.

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iStock(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUECincinnati Reds 10, Oakland Athletics 9Baltimore Orioles at L-A Dodgers (TBA)AMERICAN LEAGUEL-A Angels 3, Detroit Tigers 2Texas Rangers 2, Chicago White Sox 1Toronto Blue Jays 2, Boston Red Sox 0Houston Astros 6, Kansas City Royals 3NATIONAL LEAGUEMilwaukee Brewers 6, San Francisco Giants 0St.… ... Continue Reading

iStock(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEHouston Astros 10, Philadelphia Phillies 0Oakland Athletics at Cincinnati RedsWashington Nationals 5, NY Yankees 2Atlanta Braves 5, Minnesota Twins 1Baltimore Orioles 4, LA Dodgers 6AMERICAN LEAGUECleveland Guardians 7, Kansas City Royals 5Seattle Mariners 6, Tampa Bay Rays 2Texas Rangers 3, Chicago White Sox… ... Continue Reading

Gymnast Simone Biles of the U.S. displays her three gold medals and silver medal while Jordan Chiles displays her gold and bronze medals won during the women's artistic gymnastics competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aug 5, 2024. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Simone Biles is standing behind Team USA teammate and fellow gymnast Jordan… ... Continue Reading

ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Ahead of an exciting opening night for the 144th U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York, on Monday, the last American man to win the singles title on that court, Andy Roddick, received a special honor from the USTA Foundation for all of his work as a philanthropist… ... Continue Reading