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A’s President Says Future In Oakland Is Uncertain
A nonbinding vote will be made by eight Oakland city officials on a $12 billion development and ballpark plan. Receiving an affirmative vote will keep the hope alive for the Oakland Athletics to remain in…
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Chris Paul Not Retiring After Finals Loss, Begins Preparing For Next Season
Chris Paul was two wins away from winning his first NBA championship after the Phoenix Suns took an early 2-0 series lead. Unfortunately, Phoenix was unable to close out the Milwaukee Bucks, who mounted a…
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Sue Bird & Eddy Alvarez Named U.S. Flag Bearers
USA women’s basketball star Sue Bird and baseball infielder Eddy Alvarez will serve as flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday. Team USA tweeted out the selection of Bird and…
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Chief Of Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee Will Not Rule Out Last-Minute Cancellation
The chief of the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee has not ruled out the looming threat of a last-minute cancelation of the Olympics. The possibility has become a focal point as more and more athletes have…
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Pro Bowler Younghoe Koo’s Jeep Stolen, Pleads For The Return Of His Cleats
Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo had his jeep stolen from him. Koo then took to social media to plead for the return of his cleats. On Sunday, Koo walked out to discover that…
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Trump Criticizes British Open For Course Selection
Former U.S President Donald Trump criticized the organizers of the British Open 2021 for selecting Royal St. George in Kent as the course to host the major. Trump was unhappy a Scottish course that he owns…
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COVID-19 Positive Cases Among Olympic Athletes Stirs Controversy
Three South African soccer players became the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19, and other cases connected to the Tokyo Games were also confirmed Sunday. This comes amid IOC president…
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Sweden Blanks U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team In Olympics Opener
If the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team hopes to make a splash with another gold medal, they will need to overcome a shocking 3-0 defeat at the hands of Sweden in their opening game. The…
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VIDEO: US Olympic Rugby Stars On The Transition From College Athletics
Playing college athletics provides a host of benefits to cultivating athletic and personal development. Part of that growth is preparing athletes for future sporting events – with the Olympics being no different. Wheelchair rugby star Joe…
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Shots Fired During Milwaukee’s Celebration Following NBA Finals Win, Three Wounded
Two shootings in downtown Milwaukee early Wednesday left three people wounded, police said. Both shootings occurred at about 12:42 a.m. EST. at two locations near Water Street, police said in a statement. TV station WISN…
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VIDEO: Paralympic Cycling Star Oz Sanchez On His Competition Diet
United States Paralympic cycling star Oz Sanchez understands the need to maintain a highly refined diet in order to compete at the highest level of athletic competition. His dieting strategies, though, are somewhat more unique than…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 50 Points Catapults Milwaukee To First NBA Title In 50 Years
The Milwaukee Bucks captured its first NBA championship in 50 years. Led by two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns by a final scoreline of 105-98 in a closely contested Game 6.…
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Rams’ Cam Akers Tears Achilles, Out For The Season
Cam Akers, a critical part of the run game for the Rams, will miss the entirety of the 2021 season after tearing his Achilles. Akers suffered the injury during a workout; he underwent testing to…
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Pittsburgh Steelers Ink Melvin Ingram To One-Year Deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to make critical moves in the offseason. The latest move for the franchise tied for the most Lombardi trophies in NFL history is the signing of edge rusher Melvin Ingram to…
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Aaron Rodgers Declines Packers’ Extension Offer
Aaron Rodgers, the reigning NFL MVP, reportedly declined a two-year offer from the Green Bay Packers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal would have made Rodgers the highest-paid quarterback and player in football. In…
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VIDEO: US Olympic Rugby Player Perry Baker On His Leg Injury
Perry Baker suffered an untimely injury by breaking his fibula. Still, the star’s grit and determination are propelling him to a speedy recovery and a quicker return to the rugby pitch. He is one of the…
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Team USA Flag Bearers To Wear Special Cooling Jackets At Opening Ceremonies
Team USA flag bearers will wear special jackets designed with cooling systems at the Olympics and Paralympics opening ceremonies. Last week, Ralph Lauren unveiled the parade uniforms, including a white denim jacket that will include…
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Defenseman Luke Prokop Comes Out As Gay, Receives Support From NHL
On Monday, Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop became the first active player under NHL contract to come out as gay. Prokop announced on Instagram and Twitter. “While the past year has been crazy, it has also…
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Coco Gauff Pulls Out Of Tokyo Olympics After Testing Positive For COVID-19
United States tennis player Coco Gauff has tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing her to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics. The 17 year-old was set to make her Olympic Games debut. She was going to…
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Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton Racially Abused After British Grand Prix Victory
After crashing into another driver in the British Grand Prix and later winning the race, star Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton was targeted with racial abuse online. Hamilton is the only black driver in Formula One racing.…
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Collin Morikawa Wins British Open
Colin Morikawa won his second major at the British Open 2021, notably beating three other former major winners: Jordan Spieth, Louis Oosthuizen and Jon Rahm. This win came in Morikawa’s first-ever trip to this golf tournament, the oldest tournament in the…
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