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Robert Griffin III To Join ESPN As Analyst On NFL and CFB
Robert Griffin III has stepped away from his playing days in football, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t sticking around the sport. He recently inked a deal with ESPN for an analyst position that will…
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Kawhi Leonard is expected to re-sign with the Clippers
Kawhi Leonard declined his $36 million player option for the 2021-22 season. However, the two-time Finals MVP has reportedly decided to re-sign with the L.A. Clippers, with the terms of the deal being hashed out.…
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Raven Saunders’ ‘X’ Protest Gesture Did Not Violate Rules, Says USOPC
Team USA shot-putter Raven Saunders sparked controversy by highlighting “oppression” during her protest on the Olympic podium. Now, USOC has ruled that Saunders did not violate rules against making political statements and acted as a…
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USA Women’s Beach Volleyball Defeats Australia For Gold At Tokyo Olympic
April Ross and Alix Klineman worked in tandem to defeat Australia in the gold medal game of beach volleyball. It’s the United States’ first gold in the event since 2012. The U.S. never faltered, playing a…
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Allyson Felix Takes Bronze In 400-Meter At Tokyo Olympics
Allyson Felix is walking away from Tokyo an Olympic medalist, snagging a bronze medal in the 400-meter race. The win ties her for most race medals in U.S. track history. Felix finished with a final time…
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Durant & Holiday Spur Comeback Win Over Australia For USA Basketball At Tokyo Olympics
Kevin Durant and Jrue Holiday are often on opposing sides during NBA games, but against team Australia, they joined forces to lead a come-from-behind victory. The 97-78 win puts Team USA in the gold medal game, where the…
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Hawks & Trae Young Reach Deal On Extension Worth As Much As $207 Million
Star point guard Trae Young is staying put in Atlanta, signing with the Hawks for five years through the 2026-2027 season. The deal is worth as much as $207 million. His base pay is $172 million, however…
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Simone Biles Wins Bronze On Balance Beam In Comeback
Simone Biles – the controversial but talented U.S. gymnast who stepped away from participating in the Olympics due to her mental health – came back to win bronze on the balance beam in Tokyo. Guan Chenchen of…
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Chris Paul Signs $120 Million Deal With Phoenix Suns
Chris Paul has reportedly signed a four-year extension that will keep him with the Phoenix Suns. The deal is worth up to $120 million. His agents Steve Heumann and Ty Sullivan confirmed the deal when speaking with ESPN.…
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U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Falls To Canada In Tokyo Olympics Semifinals
The U.S. Women’s National Team will not repeat as the gold medal winner after taking first place in the FIFA World Cup, falling to Canada by a score of 1-0 at the Tokyo Olympics. “Obviously,…
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U.S. Pole Vaulter Sam Kendricks Tests Positive For COVID-19
Sam Kendricks, a superstar on the pole vault and current Olympian, has tested positive for COVID-19. He will be unable to compete in his events at the Olympics. As an immediate consequence, all athletes and…
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U.S. Women Win Gold In 3-On-3 Basketball
The U.S. women’s 3-on-3 basketball team has made history in the debut of the event at the Tokyo Olympics. Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum, Stefanie Dolson and Jackie Young won gold in the inaugural 3-on-3 basketball competition,…
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Aaron Rodgers Close To Returning For Final Season With Packers
The Packers are close to getting their star quarterback Aaron Rodgers back, even if he stays with the team for just one more season. The news comes just after Rodgers and fellow teammate Davante Adams posted photos mimicking…
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Simone Biles Withdraws From Individual All-Around Gymnastics, Cites Mental Health As Reason
Defending Olympic champion Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday’s individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Games to focus on her mental well-being. USA Gymnastics confirmed Biles’ decision to withdraw and supported her with a statement.…
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Simone Biles Withdraws From Women’s Team Final Due To Mental Health Issues
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Women’s Gymnastics Team Final taking place on Tuesday, July 27. USA Gymnastics released the following statement. “Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical…
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France Hands U.S. Men’s Basketball First Olympic Loss In Nearly 20 Years
Led by Evan Fournier‘s 28 points, France gives the U.S. their first Olympic loss in almost 20 years. After the final whistle, France hardly celebrated. Does France’s lack of reaction show that the USA is no longer a feared team?…
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Tonga’s Iconic Shirtless Flag Bearer Pita Taufatofua Returns
Pita Taufatofua was back at the Olympics on Friday holding the Tongan flag and causing social media to swoon once again. On Friday, Taufatofua made his third appearance as the flag bearer for his country…
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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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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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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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Tom Brady Played The Entire Season With Torn MCL
The reason why Tom Brady underwent knee surgery after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl win has been revealed. Brady suffered a torn MCL dating back to his final season with the New England Patriots.…
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