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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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Atlanta Braves Acquire Joc Pederson From Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have traded outfielder Joc Pederson to the Atlanta Braves for minor league first baseman Bryce Ball. Both teams announced the trade Thursday evening. The trade is a tell-tale sign for both teams and signals…

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Kevin Love Withdrawing From Olympics

According to a newly released report from his agent, USA forward Kevin Love is withdrawing from the team traveling to Tokyo in a few weeks for the Olympic Games. JaVale McGee and Keldon Johnson will be filling the open spots on…

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Richard Sherman Booked For Felony Charge, Being Investigated For Hit & Run Incident

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman was arrested and booked Wednesday morning for a burglary and a domestic violence felony charge. It was also announced that Sherman was denied bail. A Redmond Police Department spokesman said that it’s…

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Pete Alonso Defeats Trey Mancini, Wins Second Consecutive Home Run Derby Contest

Pete Alonso was seemingly cooked in the home run derby, with Orioles slugger Trey Mancini tallying 22 home runs in his final round of swings that needed to be bested by the Mets’ power hitter. Instead of a…

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Italy Crowned EURO 2020 Champions After Defeating England In Penalty Kicks

Italy has once again reached the pinnacle of European soccer, while England is left with heartbreak as the long wait for a major title continues.  Italy won the European Championship for the second time ever by defeating England…

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Bucks Top Suns In Must-Win Game Three

The Bucks still have work to do if they hope to win the 2021 NBA Finals, but they took care of a critical first step: cutting Phoenix’s 2-0 lead in half. Milwaukee topped the Suns…

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James Harden Briefly Detained By French Police

On Thursday, Brooklyn Nets star James Harden was detained by French police in Paris but was not arrested. Harden was with rapper Lil Baby and a bodyguard but the All-Star was not in the vehicle with…

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Suns Top Bucks Again, Take Commanding 2-0 Lead

The Phoenix Suns are now two wins away from their first NBA Finals victory in franchise history after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 by a final scoreline of 118-108. Devin Booker netted 31 points,…

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NBA Finals Game 2 Suns Vs. Bucks Preview: Odds, Start Time, Where To Watch, Tickets

The Phoenix Suns took Game 1 at home behind a miraculous effort from Chris Paul, who scored 32 points and dished out nine assists. Giannis Antetkounmpo was not fully healthy and looked noticeably slower as…

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Chris Paul Leads Suns To Game 1 Win In NBA Finals

Chris Paul shined in his NBA Finals debut by making history in the Suns’ Game 1 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Paul became the third player in NBA history 36 years old or older to score…

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Rachel Nichols Apologizes For Leaked Audio Comments Made About Colleague Maria Taylor

On Monday, ESPN host Rachel Nichols apologized for comments made in leaked audio about her colleague Maria Taylor. The leaked audio was first reported by the New York Times on Sunday. The leaked comments were made…

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Heisman Trophy Trust Says Reggie Bush Is Eligible To Get Back His Heisman Trophy

Due to the recent Supreme Court decision and guidelines issued by the NCAA on name, image and likeness, college athletes are now able to profit financially. This newfound opportunity is also opening the door to…

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Sha’Carri Richardson Apologizes After Testing Positive For Marijuana

Sha’Carri Richardson is out of the Tokyo Olympics after she confirmed a positive test for marijuana. Richardson is a star runner for the United States and was a critical piece in securing gold for the U.S…

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Blue Jackets’ Matiss Kivlenieks Dies In July Fourth Fire Works-Related Accident At 24

Matiss Kivlenieks, the goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has tragically died at the age of 24. Kivlenieks died after slamming his head on concrete during a fireworks-related activity, according to local police. “There appears…

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Reggie Bush Wants Heisman Trophy Back

Now that college athletes are allowed to benefit from their name, image and likeness, Reggie Bush would like to reclaim his 2005 Heisman Trophy Award. The former running back led USC to back-to-back National Championships…

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