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Support pours in on social media after Biles’ exit
Simone Biles posted on social media Wednesday night that the outpouring of love and support she has received since her…
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Sprinter Richardson left off relay list for Olympics
Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that…
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Richardson sorry; banned from Tokyo 100m race
American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson expressed regret Friday morning for testing positive for marijuana. “I apologize,” Richardson said on NBC’s “Today”…
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Tour de France spectator to face trial over crash
The spectator accused of having caused a 21-rider crash during the first stage of the Tour de France will face…
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Tour drops lawsuit against fan who caused crash
The Tour de France has withdrawn a lawsuit against a spectator who caused a massive pileup during the first stage…
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GB athlete probed over fake COVID-19 test claim
UK Athletics (UKA) and the British Olympic Association have begun an investigation into 5,000-meter runner Andy Butchart after he claimed…
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Injured Halep, Wawrinka pull out of Olympics
World No. 3 Simona Halep of Romania and three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland have become the latest…
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Japan’s emperor ‘extremely worried’ over Games
TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the…
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Swimmer Sun Yang banned again, to miss Tokyo
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Chinese swimming star Sun Yang was banned for more than four years Tuesday for breaking anti-doping rules…
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The 5 most memorable and quirky moments at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials
OMAHA, Neb. — Katie Ledecky made her third Olympic team, and may well shatter records in Tokyo as she competes…
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