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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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