Olympic flame extinguished, marking end of Tokyo Games
TOKYO, Japan — The Olympic flame has been extinguished, officially marking the end of a pandemic-delayed and heavily restricted Tokyo Games after…
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IOC President Thomas Bach declares the Tokyo Olympics officially closed, saying they were a success despite the pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics have officially come to an end. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has declared…
Continue Reading Closing ceremony wraps Tokyo 2020 after Team USA tops medal table
By Ben Church The final medals are being awarded in the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, wrapping two weeks of competition overshadowed by…
Continue Reading Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden, who won 2 national titles at Florida State, dies at 91
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Exuding charm and wit,…
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Chihuahuas drop another one to River Cats on Saturday, 6-3
SACRAMENTO, California – The Chihuahuas’ trip to the Golden State has so far been one to forget. Saturday night in Sacramento the Chihuahuas dropped…
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The dominance continues; Locomotive FC shutout Austin Bold FC, 3-0
(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – The Locomotive FC (11-1-4, 37 points) ended Austin Bold FC’s road-game streak with a 3-0 win at…
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U.S. women win 7th straight gold medal in basketball
SAITAMA, Japan — Sue Bird capped off her unblemished 17-year Olympics run with a record fifth gold medal. All she and longtime U.S. teammate Diana…
Continue Reading ‘I feel at peace’: Felix exits stage with record 11th medal
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer TOKYO (AP) — Allyson Felix has won her 11th Olympic medal by combining with her American teammates to finish the…
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Sinner, 19, beats Brooksby, 20, to reach final in Washington
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Italian teenager Jannik Sinner has beaten California’s Jenson Brooksby 7-6 (2), 6-1 to…
Continue Reading Castle, Hou set up all-Wildcats final in US Women’s Amateur
HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — Kentucky junior Jensen Castle rallied to advance to the U.S. Women’s Amateur final Saturday, beating NCAA champion Rachel…
Continue Reading Steelers’ Butler: Watt not practicing because of contract
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler acknowledged that linebacker T.J. Watt…
Continue Reading DeChambeau lets clubs do most of talking at TOC Southwind
By PHIL STUKENBORG Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau let his clubs do most of the talking Saturday at TPC Southwind.…
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DeChambeau lets clubs do most of talking at TOC Southwind
By PHIL STUKENBORG Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau let his clubs do most of the talking Saturday at TPC Southwind.…
Continue Reading Hassan gets 3 distance medals in amazing Olympic odyssey
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Sifan Hassan ran 65 laps of Tokyo’s sweltering track over the course of eight days to win three…
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Olson, A’s romp 12-3, hand Rangers 13th straight road loss
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Matt Olson matched his career high with four hits, including a two-run double as part of…
Continue Reading Olson, A’s romp 12-3, hand Rangers 13th straight road loss
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Matt Olson matched his career high with four hits, including a two-run double as part of…
Continue Reading Ty Gibbs wins Xfinity race at Watkins Glen
By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Rookie Ty Gibbs passed road race ace AJ Allmendinger after a restart with four laps to go…
Continue Reading Italian tennis player leaves COVID bubble, out of tournament
TORONTO (AP) — An Italian tennis pro has been dropped from the qualifying rounds at a tournament in Toronto because he left the “controlled…
Continue Reading Captain Corey win $1 million Hambletonian for Ake Svanstedt
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Captain Corey took the lead early, held off one challenge and then drew off in the…
Continue Reading Biden praises Olympians for inspiring Americans with courage
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden praised U.S. Olympians for navigating the difficulties of a…
Continue Reading Biden praises Olympians for inspiring Americans with courage
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden praised U.S. Olympians for navigating the difficulties of a…
Continue Reading ‘You made me so damn proud’: Biden praises Olympic athletes and extends invite to the White House
By Donald Judd President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden met with members of the 2020 US Olympic Team Saturday in a livestreamed virtual…
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Mills, Aussies capture elusive Olympic medal in men’s hoops
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Patty Mills scored 42 points to carry Australia to its first Olympic medal in men’s…
Continue Reading Texans QB’s sex assault cases highlight concerns amid #MeToo
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Lawyers fighting sexual assault allegations against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson…
Continue Reading U.S. women win relay gold; Felix now most-decorated American track athlete
TOKYO, Japan — Allyson Felix has won her 11th Olympic medal by combining with her American teammates to finish the 4×400-meter relay in 3…
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Kevin Durant leads U.S. men to 4th straight basketball gold medal
SAITAMA, Japan — Nothing about the summer was easy for the U.S. men’s basketball team, and neither was the gold-medal game. The Americans…
Continue Reading What’s next for gymnastics great Simone Biles after Tokyo?
By Theresa Waldrop, CNN Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles left Tokyo on Wednesday with her fame intact, but changed from the person she had been…
Continue Reading Golden, again: US beats France 87-82 for Tokyo title
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Nothing about the summer was easy for the U.S. men’s basketball team, and neither was…
Continue Reading Olympics schedule and events to watch Saturday
Alyssa Kraus, CNN The Olympics are winding down this weekend, with the closing ceremony on Sunday. However, several events are still in full swing,…
Continue Reading Marte’s game-winning HR in 11th pushes A’s past Rangers 4-1
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Starling Marte hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning, lifting the…
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