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Chandler Stephenson Faces Golden Knights in First Game Since Joining Kraken

Former Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson is gearing up to face his old team, as the Seattle Kraken prepare to take on Vegas tonight. After spending five seasons with the Golden Knights and...
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Sha’Carri Richardson Wins Silver in 100m Race at Olympic Trials

Sha'Carri Richardson, a talented sprinter from Oak Cliff, Texas, recently won a silver medal in the 100m race at the Olympic Trials in Saint-Denis, France. Despite her impressive performance, Richardson seemed torn between the...
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Boxer’s Next Opponent Unfazed by Controversy: ‘Press Doesn’t Faze Me’

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif made it to the women's 66kg quarterfinals after her opponent forfeited the match just 46 minutes in. The decision came after Italian boxer Angela Carini stated that she had never...
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Olympics Update: Katie Ledecky Faces Tough Loss to Rival

The Paris Olympics kicked off with a thrilling women's swimming event that saw Ariarne Titmus take the gold in the 400-meter freestyle, despite being assigned to Lane 5 instead of her usual Lane 4....
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Preparing for the Dirty Seine: A Triathlete’s Unconventional Approach

American triathlete Seth Rider is taking an unconventional approach to prepare for the E. coli levels in the Seine River ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. While some may find his methods questionable, Rider...
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Italy High Jumper Gianmarco Tamberi Apologizes for Losing Wedding Ring

Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi had a mishap during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics when he lost his wedding ring in the Seine River. In an Instagram post, Tamberi apologized to...
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Tragic Death of Samoa Boxing Coach at Olympic Village: Cardiac Arrest Shock

Lionel Fatu Elika, the national boxing coach of Samoa, passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest while at the Olympic village during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Samoa Association...
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Georgia Football Star Rodarius Thomas Arrested on Family Violence Charges: No Bail Set

Rodarius "Rara" Thomas, a star football player at Georgia, has been suspended indefinitely from the team following his recent arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery. This arrest, which took place at...
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Simone Biles Sticks Perfect Landing on Difficult Vault at Olympics Training

American gymnast Simone Biles showcased her readiness to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics during podium training at Bercy Arena. Biles, known as the most decorated gymnast of all time, gave a...
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Suni Lee Returns to Olympics with Support of Team Doctor

Suni Lee, the all-around Olympic gold medalist, made a remarkable return to the Olympics despite facing challenges with kidney diseases. With the support of her team doctor, Dr. Marcia Faustin, Lee overcame physical and...
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Coco Gauff Named Team USA Flag Bearer for Paris Olympics

Coco Gauff, at just 20 years old, has made history by being named the Team USA flag bearer for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. This makes her the first tennis player ever to hold...
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Tierna Davidson Opens Up About Controversial Posts: USWNT Defender’s Response to Korbin Albert

U.S. women's national team defender Tierna Davidson recently shared her thoughts on teammate Korbin Albert's controversial social media posts in a podcast with Sarah Spain. Albert had reposted a sermon that condemned being gay...
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Ryan Crouser Relies on Labrador Koda to Stay Grounded Amid Pressure

Ryan Crouser is a well-known figure in the sport of shot put, having successfully defended his title at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Despite facing a series of injuries this year, he managed to...
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Katie Ledecky Addresses China Swimming Doping Scandal for Clean Olympics

The recent doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers has raised concerns about the integrity of the upcoming Olympics in Paris. Despite testing positive for a banned substance, the swimmers were allowed to compete in the...
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Caroline Marks: American Surfing Prodigy Eyes Olympic Gold

Caroline Marks is a 22-year-old surfing sensation with her eyes set on Olympic gold. She finds peace on the waves, describing surfing as a way to connect with nature and express herself freely. Marks...
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Gold Medal Equestrian Rider Withdraws from Olympics Over Horse Controversy

An Olympic athlete from Great Britain, Charlotte Dujardin, has made the decision to withdraw from the upcoming Games just days before the opening ceremony. This sudden withdrawal comes after a video surfaced, showing alleged...
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Simone Biles Returns to Olympics with Independence and Determination

In the 25 years between a memorable Olympics moment from Kerri Strug and the recent Tokyo Olympics, women's gymnastics has seen a significant transformation. The sport, once steeped in intimidation and abuse, has undergone...
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Yankees’ Marcus Stroman Addresses Sonya Massey Shooting: Commentary on Society

New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman recently spoke out about the tragic shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman, by an Illinois police officer. Stroman, who previously played for the Cubs in Chicago,...
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Travis Kelce Reveals Bold New Look at Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp

Travis Kelce made quite the statement at the Kansas City Chiefs training camp recently by debuting a bold new look - a mustache. The football team even captioned a photo of Kelce with his...
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Diana Taurasi: A Look at Her Olympic Rookie Year

Diana Taurasi, a well-known basketball player, has had an illustrious career in the WNBA and on the international stage. However, her journey began back in 2004 when she was selected to be part of...
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Opens Up About Hidden Injury in Lions Docuseries

Football players are known for their toughness, but what about the injuries they battle through without being listed on official injury reports? Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown opened up about a hidden...
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Caeleb Dressel’s Olympic Comeback: Reigniting Passion for Swimming

Caeleb Dressel, a renowned swimmer known for his seven gold medals, has faced his fair share of struggles in the sport. Despite his incredible achievements, Dressel found himself fixated on perfectionism, always chasing after...
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Caitlin Clark Explains Decision to Skip 3-Point Shooting Contest

Caitlin Clark made a surprising announcement this week, revealing that she would not be participating in the 3-point shooting contest ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game on Friday night. The Indiana Fever rookie is...
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Caitlin Clark’s Rise to WNBA Stardom: Insights from Basketball Trainer Chris Brickley

Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark has been making waves in the WNBA recently, sparking discussions on various topics such as race, likability, and jealousy among players in the league. Despite her talent and skills...
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MLB All-Star Endorses Trump Before RNC Speech

Zach Cozart, a former MLB All-Star shortstop, made headlines recently when he expressed his support for former President Trump just hours before Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention. Cozart shared a photo of...
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Youngest MLS Player Ever: Cavan Sullivan, 14, Makes Historic Pro Debut

Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old soccer player, made history by becoming the youngest player to debut in all major North American professional sports leagues. He achieved this milestone when he subbed in for the Philadelphia...
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Sunny Choi: Breakdancer Reflects on Representing Team USA at Olympics

Sunny Choi, a breakdancer from Tennessee, will be representing Team USA at the Olympics this summer. Although she initially struggled with the idea of representing her country on a global stage, Choi has come...
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Kristi Yamaguchi: A Glimpse into the Life of an Olympic Figure Skater

Kristi Yamaguchi, a former U.S. Olympic figure skater, made history by winning the gold during the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. She became the first Asian American to achieve this feat at the...
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Dara Torres: United States Olympic Team Holds Greatest Representation

Dara Torres, a legendary swimmer, made history by becoming the first American Olympian to participate in five different Olympics. She is also tied for the most Olympic women's swimming medals with a total of...
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Critique of LeBron James for Drafting Bronny James in NBA – Former Player’s Perspective

LeBron James made headlines when his son, Bronny James, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 55th pick in the NBA Draft. Despite the excitement surrounding this historic moment of a father-son...
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Sean Burroughs’ Cause of Death Revealed: What Happened to the Ex-MLB Infielder

Former MLB infielder Sean Burroughs tragically passed away due to fentanyl intoxication while inside his vehicle at a California baseball field in May, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County medical examiner. The medical...
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Former NHL Player’s Family Confirms CTE in Suicide Death

Former NHL Player's Family Reveals CTE in Suicide DeathThe family of Greg Johnson, a former NHL player, shared that he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died by suicide five years ago. Johnson,...
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MLB Draft Prospect: Aussie Cricket Player Making Waves

In 1884, an Australian named Joe Quinn made his professional baseball debut in the United States, breaking ground for future Australian baseball players. Fast forward to today, and Travis Bazzana, a college baseball star...
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Cooper Flagg: Team USA’s Unbelievable Talent

Cooper Flagg, a rising star in basketball, made quite the impression at the Team USA training camp in Las Vegas. Even though he didn't make the final Olympic team headed to Paris, the 17-year-old...
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Caitlin Clark WNBA Triple-Double: Lack of Recognition and Support

Caitlin Clark, the rising star of the WNBA, brought some humor to the Indiana Fever practice as they geared up for their game against the Washington Mystics. Despite her incredible triple-double performance in the...
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Carli Lloyd Opens Up About Post-Retirement Experience: ‘People Only Saw Me with Raging, Bulging...

Carli Lloyd, the renowned two-time World Cup winner and double Olympic gold medallist, recently shared her personal journey of unexplained infertility and IVF treatment in an article for Women’s Health magazine. At the age...
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Jaguars’ Pro Bowler Changing Name to Honor Maternal Family Side

The Jacksonville Jaguars will have a new name to cheer for this upcoming season. Pro Bowl pass rusher Josh Allen has decided to change his last name to Hines-Allen in honor of his maternal...
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Bronny James Defiant Against Criticism and Popularity, LeBron Reveals

Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been facing a lot of criticism since being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round last month. Despite a tough Summer League...
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Missing South African Olympian Jacques Freitag Found Dead: Police Investigation Underway

A former Olympian and high jump world champion, Jacques Freitag, who had been reported missing last month, has been found dead in a field near a cemetery in South Africa. The missing persons case...
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Oklahoma State Football Star Ollie Gordon Arrested for DUI and Speeding

Ollie Gordon, a well-known football player for Oklahoma State, was arrested for driving under the influence and speeding on Sunday. The 20-year-old was pulled over on Interstate 35 near Moore, Oklahoma, after a patrol...