Sports Stories from August 1, 2021 (Change date)
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After time off, Nadal back in action with Washington debutAug 01, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Rafael Nadal is back after missing Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics with a previously undisclosed foot problem, back after not lifting a racket for thr...
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Given a chance, Lynn Williams provides boost for US soccerAug 01, 2021 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - A last-minute rule change because of the pandemic cleared the way for one-time alternate Lynn Williams to earn an Olympic start. Then she proved she belong...
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Gesicki, 2 other Dolphins TEs go on COVID-19 reserve listAug 01, 2021 7:00 am - MIAMI (AP) - Mike Gesicki and two other Miami Dolphins tight ends went on the NFL's COVID-19 reserve list. Also sidelined were Cethan Carter and Adam Shaheen. The Dolphi...
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Belgium hoop icon Ann Wauters enjoys first Olympic at age 40Aug 01, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Ann Wauters is a pioneer for women's basketball in Belgium, becoming the first player to play in the WNBA. Now 21 years later, the No. 1 pick in th...
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10-man Chicago holds on for 1-1 tie with PhiladelphiaAug 01, 2021 7:00 am - CHESTER, Pa. (AP) - Przemyslaw Frankowski scored in the 10th minute and the 10-man Chicago Fire tied the Philadelphia Union 1-1 on Sunday night. Kai Wagner tied it for t...
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Washington All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff in virus protocolAug 01, 2021 7:00 am - RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff and fellow offensive lineman David Sharpe are in virus protocol, making them the fifth and sixth Washington Football p...
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Zverev follows up win over Djokovic with Olympic goldAug 01, 2021 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Alexander Zverev produced a comeback win over top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. Then a dominant performance against Karan Khachanov in the final...
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Rizzo shines again with key hit, Yankees beat Marlins 3-1Aug 01, 2021 7:00 am - MIAMI (AP) - Anthony Rizzo continued his remarkable debut for the Yankees with another key hit and New York completed a three-game sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Miam...
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Votto inches short of homering in record 8th straight gameAug 01, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Joey Votto came oh-so-close to matching the major league record with a home run in eight consecutive games, but Javier Báez did clear the fence in his N...
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Serbia beats South Korea 65-61, advances to women's quartersAug 01, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Jelena Brooks scored the final five points as Serbia advanced to the quarterfinals by beating South Korea 65-61 on Sunday night in the women's Olym...