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Cron homers twice with slam in Rockies’ 13-8 win over Miami

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron is congratulated by teammates the team's 7-4 win in a baseball game against the…

August 9, 2021

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Kyle Larson wins at Watkins Glen, eyes regular-season title

Joey Logano (22) leads Kyle Larson (5) as they drive up the esses during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race…

August 9, 2021

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What’s next for USA Basketball women’s program?

United States's Sue Bird (6), right, and teammate Diana Taurasi (12), center, celebrate after their win in the women's basketball…

August 9, 2021

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American gold bonanza as Tokyo Olympics near end

United States' Kevin Durant (7) scores during men's basketball gold medal game against France at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday,…

August 7, 2021

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Broncos see several snubs despite 3 going into Hall of Fame

in this 2016 file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos defeated…

August 6, 2021

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‘Four Ferraris’ of Italy race to shock 4×100 gold at Olympics

Sifan Hassan, of Netherlands, reacts after the final of the women's 1,500-meters at the 2020 Summer Olympics Aug. 6 in…

August 6, 2021

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U.S. women’s volleyball team forms strong bond with 1980 squad

United States' Jordan Larson hits the ball during the women's volleyball quarterfinal match between Dominican Republic and United States at…

August 5, 2021

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American defender Vines transfers from Colorado to Antwerp

United States defender Sam Vines (3) and Haiti defender Stephane Lambese, left, battle for the ball during the first half…

August 5, 2021

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Native Hawaiians ‘reclaim’ surfing with Moore’s Olympic gold

Carissa Moore, of the United States, celebrates winning the gold medal in the women's surfing competition July 27 at the…

August 5, 2021

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In Tokyo, social platforms help the Pandemic Olympics shine

Margielyn Didal of Philippines, left, and Rayssa Leal of Brazil are seen after the women's street skateboarding finals at the…

August 5, 2021

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U.S. women earn bronze medal with 4-3 win over Australia

United States' Carli Lloyd celebrates scoring her side's third goal against Australia in the women's bronze medal soccer match at…

August 5, 2021

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Alvarez a summer-winter medalist, U.S. reaches baseball final

United States' Todd Frazier (25) celebrate with teammates after scoring on a hit by Mark Kolozsvary during a semi-final baseball…

August 5, 2021

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Losses in track, wins on field: Another rocky day for USA

Gold medalist Katie Nageotte celebrates after winning the final of the women's pole vault at the 2020 Summer Olympics Thursday…

August 5, 2021

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U.S. routs Australia 97-78, to play for more basketball gold

United States's Kevin Durant (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring during men's basketball semifinal game against Australia at the 2020…

August 5, 2021

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A star is found: In 200, De Grasse finally gets his gold

Andre De Grasse, center, of Canada, wins the gold medal in the men's 200-meter final at the 2020 Summer Olympics,…

August 4, 2021

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Broncos rookie linebacker returns from 3 heart procedures

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper heads over to take part in drills at an NFL football training camp Friday in…

August 3, 2021

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Biles returns to Olympic competition, wins bronze on beam

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles poses with her bronze medal for the artistic gymnastics women's balance beam apparatus at the 2020…

August 3, 2021

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Belarus sprinter says punishment awaited her back home

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, of Belarus, runs in the women's 100-meter run at the 2020 Summer Olympics July 30. Tsimanouskaya alleged her…

August 3, 2021

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Jade Carey’s long road to the Olympics ends with gold

Jade Carey, of the United States, performs in the floor exercise during the artistic gymnastics women’s apparatus final at the…

August 3, 2021

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Olympic champion Sunisa Lee adds bronze on uneven bars

Sunisa Lee of the United States, finishes after performing on the uneven bars during the artistic gymnastics women's apparatus final…

August 2, 2021

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Grubauer surprised, excited to get opportunity with Kraken

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) watches the puck in the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey…

July 30, 2021

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Half the players who opted out last year no longer with team

New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung pulls on a glove while warming up during an NFL football practice in…

July 30, 2021

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Star-crossed tight end Jake Butt retires from NFL

In this 2018 photo, Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt (80) runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49) during…

July 30, 2021

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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

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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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‘OK not to be OK’: Mental health takes top role at Olympics

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

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