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Smith, Taylor power short-handed Dodgers past Rockies, 3-2

Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon, left, falls after making a catch on a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers'…

July 25, 2021

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Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium

Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday,…

July 23, 2021 • Foster Klug — Associated Press

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Olympic opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke

This undated photo released by Tokyo 2020 shows Kentaro Kobayashi, a key director of Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremony. The Tokyo…

July 22, 2021 • AP

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NFL teams face potential forfeits for COVID-19 outbreaks

Mike Vrabel’s debut as an NFL head coach came in the league’s longest game because of lightning delays, and now…

July 22, 2021 • AP

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Olympic scandals march on long after torch goes out

Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the first heat of the semis finals in women's 100-meter run June 19 at the…

July 22, 2021 • Eddie Pells — AP National Writer

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Go-to woman: Callan’s stealthy impact keeps U.S. hoops rolling

In this 2009, file photo, USA Basketball women's national team director Carol Callan attends a news conference in Storrs, Conn.…

July 21, 2021 • AP

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After Olympics, Grant Hill to take USA Basketball men’s lead

Grant Hill speaks during induction ceremonies at the Basketball Hall of Fame, Sept. 7, 2018, in Springfield, Mass. When the…

July 21, 2021 • AP

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U.S. women shut out the noise in quest for fifth gold medal

United States' Samantha Mewis (3) celebrates her goal with her teammates during the first half of an international friendly soccer…

July 20, 2021 • AP

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Some drought-imposed fishing limits lifted on Colorado River

Some drought-imposed fishing limits lifted on Colorado River DENVER (AP) — Colorado lifted some fishing restrictions along a 27-mile (43-kilometer)…

July 20, 2021 • AP

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Peyton Manning teams up with brother, ESPN for MNF MegaCast

Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to the MLB All-Star baseball game July 13, 2021,…

July 19, 2021 • Joe Reedy — AP Sports Writer

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Yanks, Rockies deal with COVID surges after All-Star break

Boston Red Sox players take batting practice at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, July 15, 2021, in New York. The Yankees' post-All-Star…

July 17, 2021 • AP

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Urías, Smith lead Dodgers past virus-impacted Rockies, 10-4

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts connects for a sacrifice fly to drive in a run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher…

July 16, 2021 • By MICHAEL KELLY — Associated Press

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Too much, too soon? USA Gymnastics in midst of culture shift

In this Feb. 27 file photo, USA Gymnastics president and CEO Li Li Leung speaks during the Winter Cup gymnastics…

July 16, 2021 • AP

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U.S.-Australia basketball game canceled because of protocols

Bradley Beal shoots during practice for USA Basketball Tuesday in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)AP Photo/John Locher LAS VEGAS (AP)…

July 16, 2021 • AP

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Olympic athlete, staffer test positive for virus in Tokyo

People walk by the Olympic rings installed by the Nippon Bashi bridge in Tokyo on Thursday, July 15, 2021. (AP…

July 15, 2021 • AP

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Bradley Beal out of Olympics for health and safety reasons

United States' Bradley Beal brings the ball up court against Argentina during the second half of an exhibition basketball game…

July 15, 2021 • AP

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Novak Djokovic posts he is in for Tokyo Olympics

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory over Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the men's singles final match on day thirteen of…

July 15, 2021 • AP

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AP sources: Ogwumike denied by FIBA to play for Nigeria

WNBA basketball player Nneka Ogwumike, of the Los Angeles Sparks, arrives at the world premiere of "Space Jam: A New…

July 15, 2021 • AP

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Climbing to make debut at Tokyo Games

Colorado’s Duffy to be one of youngest athletes at Olympics

July 15, 2021 • By JOHN MARSHALL — AP Sports Writer

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Peyton Manning doesn’t rule out future role with Broncos

Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, right, speaks with American League's Cedric Mullins, of the Baltimore Orioles, during batting practice for…

July 14, 2021 • Arnie Stapleton — AP Football Writer

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USA bounces back, tops Argentina 108-80 in pre-Tokyo tune-up

Argentina's Luis Scola (4) drives the ball against United States' Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an exhibition…

July 14, 2021 • AP

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Innovative NFL offensive line coach Alex Gibbs dies at 80

Denver Broncos offensive line consultant Alex Gibbs, back, looks on as linemen take part in drills after the morning session…

July 14, 2021 • AP

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Sho-case: Shohei Ohtani gets All-Star win for AL, bats, too

American League's Shohei Ohtani, of the Los Angeles Angeles, grounds out during the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball…

July 13, 2021 • By Ronald Blum — AP Baseball Writer

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Ohtani is AL starting pitcher, bats leadoff in All-Star Game

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani watches his home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the…

July 12, 2021 • AP