Olympics
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Biles dazzles in her return from a 2-year layoff to dominate the US Classic in Hoffman EstatesAug 05, 2023 1:00 am - Simone Biles spent two years trying to distance herself from those strange days in Tokyo and all the outside noise that came along with it. She dove into therapy and slo...
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Olympic gymnastics champ Suni Lee feels anxiety of long comeback, starting in Hoffman Estates
Aug 04, 2023 1:00 am - HOFFMAN ESTATES - The anxiety hit Sunisa Lee unexpectedly. The 2021 Olympic gymnastics champion was preparing for her return to elite gymnastics at Saturday's U.S. Class...
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Simone Biles buzz in Hoffman Estates? Yes, but gymnastics star seems to be tuning it out
Aug 04, 2023 1:00 am - HOFFMAN ESTATES - Ignore the wedding band and it could have been 2019 for Simone Biles. Or 2016. Or 2014. Long before Tokyo. Long before the "twisties." Long before two ...
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2-time Olympian, Itasca native Zach Ziemek takes aim at world decathlon championshipAug 03, 2023 1:00 am - Itasca native Zach Ziemek won four state titles with Lake Park High School in 2010 and 2011, helping the Lancers win Class 3A track and field championships from 2010-13....
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Soccer star Rapinoe says she'll retire after the NWSL season and her 4th World CupJul 08, 2023 1:00 am - U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career in which she won an Olympic gold medal, two World Cups and never shied away from us...
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2 Americans among the rising stars in the coming FIFA Women's World Cup
Jul 04, 2023 1:00 am - A look at some of the rising stars who will be playing at the Women's World Cup: Sophia Smith, U.S. U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski has focused on developing young tal...
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Gymnastics star Simone Biles returning to competition in August at Now Arena event
Jun 28, 2023 1:00 am - Simone Biles is back. The gymnastics superstar plans to return to competition at the U.S. Classic outside Chicago in early August, her first event since the pandemic-del...
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Paris 2024 Olympics HQ searched in third consecutive Summer Games scandal
Jun 20, 2023 1:00 am - PARIS - French police searched the Paris Olympic organizers' headquarters on Tuesday as part of corruption investigations into contracts linked to the games, according t...
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Olympian from Norge Ski Club dies after motorcycle crash
Jun 13, 2023 1:00 am - Patrick Gasienica, an Olympian from the Norge Ski Club, died after a motorcycle accident Monday afternoon. Gasienica, 24, was returning to his McHenry home from work whe...
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Judson's World Leader Forum celebrates Olympian who inspired 'Chariots of Fire'Mar 22, 2023 1:00 am - The man who inspired the film "Chariots of Fire" was celebrated Tuesday during Judson University's World Leaders Forum in Elgin. James MacMillan, a Scottish composer, an...