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USWNT seeks to restore world dominance with Olympic gold on the line against BrazilAug 09, 2024 3:56 pm - PARIS — Just when it appeared the U.S. had conceded its dominance with an early exit from Women's World Cup, the Americans have roared back under new coach Emma Hayes wit...
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U.S. men win volleyball bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, beating Italy in straight setsAug 09, 2024 3:50 pm - PARIS — As of this moment, Matt Anderson is planning to make another go at an Olympic gold medal in men's volleyball four years from now. At age 41. If his body holds up....
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Breanna Stewart, U.S. women’s basketball team sail into gold medal game at Paris OlympicsAug 09, 2024 3:39 pm - PARIS — Breanna Stewart and the U.S. women's basketball team cruised to a familiar place — the Olympic gold medal game. Stewart led a balanced offense as the Americans be...
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Sha’Carri Richardson chases down two competitors in rain to end her first Olympics with a relay goldAug 09, 2024 3:29 pm - SAINT-DENIS, France — Sha'Carri Richardson has navigated plenty of roadblocks in her pursuit of Olympic glory. Some self-imposed. Some not. Considering all the American s...
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With a new contract — at a discount price — and a new title, Jalen Brunson eager to lead KnicksAug 09, 2024 2:52 pm - NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson gave the New York Knicks a $113 million discount in potential salary and they gave him the title of team captain. Two seasons into a partnership ...
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Ready for his debut: Williams set for first preseason start as Bears quarterbackAug 09, 2024 2:41 pm - No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams will make his preseason debut Saturday. The Bears rookie quarterback is expected to play against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Sta...
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Crook’s 10th-inning home run gives Chicago Dogs the win in TexasAug 08, 2024 11:05 pm - Narciso Crook hit a 2-run home run in a four-run 10th inning, as the Dogs won against the Cleburne Railroaders 8-4 in Texas Thursday night. Chicago got on the scoreboard...
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Kane County Cougars rally to beat Milwaukee in front of biggest crowd of the seasonAug 08, 2024 10:32 pm - The Kane County Cougars treated the largest crowd of the season to a dramatic comeback victory, as the Cougars dug out of a 5-0 hole to top the Milwaukee Milkmen 9-7 on T...
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Schaumburg Boomers lose to Windy City on eighth-inning home runAug 08, 2024 10:14 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers consistently played from behind but led late before a 2-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning lifted Windy City to a 9-8 win on Thursday nig...
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Chi Chi Rodriguez, Hall of Fame golfer known for antics on the greens, dies at 88Aug 08, 2024 9:46 pm - Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, a Hall of Fame golfer whose antics on the greens during and inspiring life story made him among the sport's most popular players during a long p...