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Shocker: U.S. falls to Nigeria 90-87 in pre-Olympic opener

United States' Damian Lillard (6) defends the ball against Nigeria during an exhibition basketball game Saturday in Las Vegas.AP Photo/David…

July 12, 2021 • AP

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Bucks blowout: Giannis has 41; Suns’ NBA Finals lead now 2-1

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July 12, 2021 • AP

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20 Slams! Djokovic wins Wimbledon to tie Federer, Nadal

Djokovic overcomes two break points and fan support of Berrettini

July 11, 2021 • By HOWARD FENDRICH — AP Tennis Writer

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Marquez dominates for 7, pitches Rockies past Padres 3-0

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez winds up during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the San…

July 11, 2021 • AP

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Advocates decry homeless sweeps ahead of MLB’s All-Star game

A city-sponsored sweep is carried out on an encampment of individuals living along Grant Street at Sixth Avenue south of…

July 11, 2021 • AP

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Cubs’ Davis 2 HRs in Futures Game, long balls begin at Coors

Michael Toglia looks on during the first inning of the MLB All Star Futures baseball game, Sunday in Denver.AP Photo/Gabe…

July 11, 2021 • AP

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Japan bans fans at Tokyo-area Olympics venues due to virus

Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto looks on after the five-party meeting in Tokyo, Thursday, July 8, 2021. (Behrouz Mehri/Pool Photo…

July 8, 2021 • AP

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Olympics are harder on marijuana than pro sports

Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the women's 100-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials on June 19…

July 2, 2021 • AP

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Demaryius Thomas retires a Denver Bronco

10-year NFL receiver won a Super Bowl with Broncos

June 29, 2021 • AP

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Kucherov leads Lightning over Canadiens in Game 1 of Stanley Cup

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev checks Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) on the ice during the third…

June 29, 2021 • By Fred Goodall — The Associated Press

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Brewers break through in 8th inning to beat Rockies

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich breaks his bat on a foul ball during the first inning of a baseball game against…

June 27, 2021 • AP

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Montreal Canadiens shift focus to the Stanley Cup

eliminated in six games of semifinal series

June 25, 2021 • AP

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Lightning shut out Islanders to reach Stanley Cup Final

Vasilevskiy shines again

June 25, 2021 • By Fred Goodall — AP Sports Writer

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NCAA moving toward hyperlocal solution to NIL

Patchwork solution a temporary fix

June 25, 2021 • AP

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Berry opens at Olympic trials: ‘I want to impact the world’

Gwendolyn Berry lifts her arm during introductions for the prelims of the women's hammer throw at the U.S. Olympic Track…

June 25, 2021 • AP

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Tokyo: Olympics like no other with Olympic Village to match

A view from residential buildings for athletes during a media tour at the Olympic and Paralympic Village for the Tokyo…

June 22, 2021 • AP

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Jon Rahm’s steady back nine paves way to U.S. Open title

Jon Rahm, of Spain, holds the champions trophy after the final round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Sunday, June…

June 22, 2021 • AP

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Tokyo Olympics to allow local fans — but with strict limits

Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto and IOC President Thomas Bach, on a screen, greet each other during a five-party online…

June 21, 2021 • AP