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Nuggets take Virginia Commonwealth guard Hyland in draft

In this June 24 photo, VCU’s Nah’Shon Hyland drives to the basket during the NBA draft combine in Chicago. Hyland…

July 30, 2021

Washington narrows list of proposed team names

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin runs a route during NFL football practice in Richmond, Virginia, Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ryan…

July 29, 2021

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Olympics latest: U.S. women’s volleyball reaches quarterfinals

Haleigh Washington, of the United States, celebrates her team's 3-2 victory over Turkey, during a women's volleyball preliminary round pool…

July 29, 2021

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U.S. bounces back from Olympic-opening loss, routs Iran, 120-66

United States' Bam Adebayo dunks the ball ahead of Iran's Behnam Yakhchalidehkordi (88) during a men's basketball preliminary round game…

July 28, 2021

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U.S. women’s hoops team captures 3-on-3 Olympic gold

United States' Stefanie Dolson, top, celebrates with teammates Jacquelyn Young, left, Kelsey Plum and Allisha Gray, right, after defeating Russian…

July 28, 2021

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Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition

Simone Biles, of the United States, watches gymnasts perform at the 2020 Summer Olympics Tuesday in Tokyo. Biles says she…

July 28, 2021

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Ohtani goes 7, hits RBI single as Angels top Rockies 6-2

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against…

July 27, 2021

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Broncos CEO says team’s ownership will be settled next year

Joe Ellis, president of the Denver Broncos, speaks during a news conference Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Englewood, Colo., as…

July 27, 2021

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Broncos in no hurry to settle on starting quarterback

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller speaks during a news conference July 27 in Englewood before the NFL football team's training…

July 27, 2021

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What to watch: Biles tries to lead Team USA to third consecutive gold medal

Simone Biles, of the United States, waits for her score after performing on the balance beam during the women's artistic…

July 26, 2021

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Russia edges Japan, China for gold in men’s gymnastics

Russian Olympic Committee's artistic gymnastics men's team, from right, Denis Abliazin, right, Nikita Nagornyy, David Belyavskiy and Artur Dalaloyan celebrate…

July 26, 2021

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Dressel wins U.S. Olympic swimming gold; Aussie beats Ledecky

United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay team Bowen Becker, Blake Pieroni, and Caeleb Dressel celebrate after winning the gold medal…

July 26, 2021

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Spain uses 19-0 run to defeat Japan 88-77 at Tokyo Olympics

Japan's Yuta Watanabe (12) drives on Spain's Rudy Fernandez (5) during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020…

July 26, 2021

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U.S. loses to France 83-76; 25-game Olympic win streak ends

France's Evan Fournier (10) drives to the basket past the United States' Bam Adebayo, right, during a men's basketball preliminary…

July 25, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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