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Lionel Messi Contract Expires, No Extension Signed

Lionel Messi‘s contract expired on Wednesday, and his fate with Barcelona remains uncertain. Messi, who turned 34 last week, is officially a free agent. He has not signed a renewal to extend his 20-year stay…

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VIDEO: ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Champion Daniel Gil On How He Maintains His Competitive Edge

American Ninja Warrior star Daniel Gil garnered his uncanny ability to perform in front of both a massive in-person audience as well as millions of viewers at home through an unlikely source: theater.

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VIDEO: Olympic Stars On What Makes A Great Rugby Player

U.S. Olympic rugby superstars Perry Baker and Carlin Isles were not always rugby players. In fact, they were both gritty football players who learned the nuanced changes necessary to succeed on the rugby pitch.

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Reigning CY Young Trevor Bauer Accused Of Assault

Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer allegedly assaulted a woman, stemming from a sexual encounter earlier this year. The Pasadena Police Department said it’s investigating the alleged assault that occurred in the middle of May. “It…

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Vanessa Bryant Settles Lawsuit Against Pilot’s Estate

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of the late, great NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last year that sadly killed…

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Anxiety In Japan Rises As Olympic Games Near

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are right around the corner, and anxiety is in the air in Japan. Naruhito, the Emperor of Japan, is “extremely worried” his country moving forward as host of the Summer Olympics…

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Police Searching For Spectator Who Caused Tour de France Pileup

French police are looking for the spectator responsible for sending dozens of cyclists into a pileup on the first day of the Tour de France. On June 26, German cyclist Tony Martin initiated the pile up…

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76ers’ Ben Simmons Opting Out Of Tokyo Olympics To Focus On Skill Development

Ben Simmons notified the Australian basketball team that he would not be competing at the Tokyo Olympics. Australian coach Brian Goorjian expressed that the Australian team and him “understand and support his decision.” “The best…

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Argentina Clinch First Place In Copa America Group As Messi Sets Argentina Appearance Record & Scores Twice

Lionel Messi set the record for career international appearance for Argentina with 148, adding to his already incredible list of honors. Messi earned this title playing in a Copa America game versus Bolivia, surpassing his…

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Trail Blazers Name Chauncey Billups As New Head Coach

The Portland Trail Blazers named Chauncey Billups as their new head coach. The team announced the hiring Sunday night. “Chauncey is a proven leader with an elite basketball IQ that has won everywhere he has been,”…

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Scottie Pippen Accuses Phil Jackson Of Being Racist

NBA Hall of Fame inductee Scottie Pippen accused his former coach, Phil Jackson, of being racist as Pippen doubles down on earlier comments regarding an incident that occurred in the 1994 playoffs. Pippen was on…

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U.S. Olympic Hammer Thrower Believes She Was ‘Set Up’ During National Anthem

Gwen Barry, an American hammer thrower, felt forced to explain her actions during the national anthem at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials after images were released showing her facing away from the flag.…

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Japan Strengthens Health Control Following Delta Strain In Ugandan Olympians

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged Monday to strengthen health controls at airports after a Ugandan Olympic team member tested positive for COVID-19. The team member tested positive at the town hosting their training camp, sparking…

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England Eliminates Germany In Euro Cup, Advance To Quarterfinals

On Tuesday, England defeated Germany 2-0 to reach the Euro 2020 quarterfinals. England’s goals were thanks to Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane in the second half. Both national teams came into the game with skepticism…

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Hawks Rout Bucks 110-88 To Tie Series, Antetokounmpo Exits Game With Injury

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks easily cruised to a Game 4 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hawks completed a 110-88 rout of the Bucks to even the series. Heading into Tuesday’s game, the Bucks…

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Simone Biles Officially Earns Roster Spot For Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles has been a staple of gymnastics both in the United States and globally – she continued to build that strong repute by earning a spot in the Tokyo Olympics on the U.S. Gymnastics team.…

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Sydney McLaughlin Shatters Record On Her Way To Olympics

A lot can change in five years, especially for Sydney McLaughlin. Five years ago in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, McLaughlin was a high-school student trying to prove she belonged, and that couldn’t…

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France Shocked By Switzerland, Booted From Euros

Switzerland defeated the defending World Cup champions, France, in the 2020 Euros via penalty kicks on Monday. Switzerland opened the scoring with a Haris Seferovic header and carried this 1-0 lead through halftime. A Swiss penalty…

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Spain Notches Enthralling Win Over Croatia

Spain notched a 5-3 victory over Croatia in the Euro 2020 Round of 16 – but the two-goal margin of victory is not indicative of just how close this match was, requiring extra time for…

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Héctor Santiago Becomes First Player To Be Ejected For Foreign Substance In Glove

Héctor Santiago became the first player to be ejected under the league’s plan to heavily check pitchers for the use of foreign substances. Umpires enforced the rule for the first time when they inspected the…

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Tampa Bay Lightning Win Game 1 Of Stanley Cup Final

The Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a very strong start in their title defense, and it’s thanks to Nikita Kucherov. The Lightning star continued his spectacular postseason, recording two goals and an assist in…

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