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Olympics and Paralympics

The U.S. men’s basketball team topples France to win its fifth straight Olympic gold

The U.S. men’s basketball team topples France to win its fifth straight Olympic gold

The Americans’ streak of dominance in Olympic men’s basketball has only grown more impressive as international basketball has become more competitive than ever. The U.S. defeated host France 98-87.
by Becky Sullivan

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U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles may have to return Olympic bronze medal after ruling

U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles may have to return Olympic bronze medal after ruling

Chiles won bronze after a last-minute inquiry found the judges had underscored her by a tenth of a point. On Saturday, an appeals court vacated the inquiry, saying it had come four seconds too late.
by Becky Sullivan

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USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final

USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final

The Americans, who hadn’t won gold since the 2012 London Olympics, closed out an undefeated run to the title in their first international campaign under new coach Emma Hayes.
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Twin Cities dancers hope breaking’s Olympics debut draws support for their sport

Twin Cities dancers hope breaking’s Olympics debut draws support for their sport

Breaking, often called breakdancing, made its debut at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Local dancers hope the greater platform brings more opportunities and funding for the sport. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Japan’s b-girl Ami wins Olympic breaking’s first gold medal

Japan’s b-girl Ami wins Olympic breaking’s first gold medal

Japan’s b-girl Ami won gold at the Olympics’ first breaking event by spinning, flipping and toprocking past a field of 16 dancers Friday in a high-energy competition that may not return for future Games.
by The Associated Press

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Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here’s what that means

Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here’s what that means

The nation — and Olympic athletes, like Noah Lyles — are in another summer surge of COVID infections. CDC officials say the virus has become endemic. That means it is here to stay in a predictable way.
by Rob Stein

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U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold

U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold

The team's trio of star forwards — Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith — has combined for nine of 10 goals in the Olympics. But they want more: the first U.S. gold medal since 2012.
by Becky Sullivan

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