4 to Watch: Virginia's Grant Holloway in Hurdles Final, Men's Basketball Semifinals
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Two Longtime Rivals are Ready to Take Their Shots in Japan
Few sports have as much history as shot put. Part of the Olympics since 1896, it has become one of the most popular throwing events of the Games (the others being the discus, hammer throw, and javelin).
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How Olympic Speed Walking Works — And What to Know for 2021 Races
While track athletes are sprinting for gold at Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium, other competitors will be walking to the finish line. Among the 48 track and field events, there are three race walks included in the Olympic program: men’s 20km, women’s 20km and men’s 50km. The 50km is the longest track and field event at the Olympics,... -
WFT Camp Notes: Observations on Dyami Brown, Logan Thomas and Steven Sims
Washington training camp keeps chugging along in Ashburn, as does Pete Hailey, who’s got another round of practice notes for you.
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U.S. Baseball to Face South Korea in Semifinal, Winner to Play Japan for Gold
The U.S. baseball team will play for a medal in Tokyo, but it’s still unknown which medal that will be
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5 Things To Know About Team USA's Nelly Korda
The top-ranked American golfer is tied for second after the first round of the women’s golf tournament.
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Women Would Headline Dalilah's Muhammad Mt. Rushmore of Olympians
If she had to choose four Olympians to build a Mt. Rushmore of Olympic medalists, silver medalist Dalilah Muhammad said FloJo and Allyson Felix would definitely make the cut.
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Abrahamson: at 17, Fourth Place for Erriyon Knighton Is No Place for Joy
Erriyon Knighton reacts to his performance in the men’s 200 final.
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‘It's About Representation': Mensah-Stock on Why Her Gold Medal Matters
Tamyra Mensah-Stock is the first Black woman to win a gold medal in wrestling. She explained why her gold medal matters and she hopes will make a difference for a new generation.
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Skills and Spills Help Skateboarders Earn Respect at the Games
For skateboarders at the Tokyo Games, their participation in these Olympics has been about respect. And what better way to earn it but by showing off the determination, courage and skills the sport requires.
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GB Boxer Whittaker Now Regrets Not Wearing Silver Medal at Ceremony
British boxer Ben Whittaker wishes he could do his Olympic medal ceremony over again after he refused to wear his silver medal on the podium, considering the prize a symbol of his failure in the ring.
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Race Walking: Here are the Rules
Going to watch race walking? Here is what to know about the rules of the event.
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Sydney McLaughlin Reveals Which Jonas Brother Is the Best at Hurdles
Gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin taught the Jonas Brothers how to dominate the 100m hurdles for an NBC special, and she tells us which Jonas has the most potential. She also tells us what the “16” in her Instagram handle represents.
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Mike Rizzo on What Went Into Trading Max Scherzer's ‘Complicated' Contract
Washington traded Max Scherzer to the Dodgers last week at the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline.
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Hassan Eases Through in 1,500 as Kipyegon Fires Warning
Defending Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon won the first semifinal in an astonishing 3:56.80, the fourth-fastest time run in Olympic history.
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Emmanuel Korir Extends Kenya's 800m Dominance
American Clayton Murphy, the U.S. champion and bronze medalist from the 2016 Rio Games, finished last in the final.
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Canada, Sweden Ask for Time Change for Olympic Women's Soccer Final Due to Heat
The Swedish and Canadian women’s soccer teams have asked that the gold-medal match in Tokyo on Friday be moved to a different time because of heat
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NASCAR to Require Masks in Enclosed Areas Going Forward
Beginning this weekend at Watkins Glen International, NASCAR will require all personnel to wear a face mask in enclosed areas at all times, regardless of vaccination status.
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Report: Knicks Sign Kemba Walker After Buyout From Oklahoma City
The Knicks made the playoffs for the first time in years last season and just got a major boost.
