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June 23, 2021

There is no shame in being laid out by an absolute worldie of a goal. No great disgrace in being ...

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Olympic women's basketball snubs include Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike

June 23, 2021

The squad will not include Olympic gold medalists Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker, plus Team USA regular Nneka Ogwumike. ...

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Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs vaults up to the No. 2 spot on mock draft board

June 23, 2021

Had the 2020-21 NBA season not been pushed back due to COVID-19, the NBA draft would've been showcased this week. ...

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Bryson DeChambeau qualifies for Tokyo Olympics; Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia staying home

Sixty men's golfers will take part in the Tokyo Olympics but Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia are among those who ...

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Bo Jackson expresses support, 'stands with' Raiders Carl Nassib, first openly gay NFL player

Former Raiders running back Bo Jackson expressed support for NFL defensive end Carl Nassib, who came out as gay on ...

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Can Wander Franco succeed where other MLB rookies have failed?

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will try to avoid the struggles other highly touted rookies have experienced this season. ...

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Former Phillies prospect quits baseball to focus on NFL

Are the Astros the best team in baseball?USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale explains why the Astros may be the best ...

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Carl Nassib a perfect fit with Raiders, as Al Davis valued diversity

How Carl Nassib's coming out just changed the lives of manySportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Nancy Armour discusses the announcement by ...

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New York Islanders star Mathew Barzal ejected, fined for cross-check in blowout loss to Tampa Bay Lightning

New York Islanders star Mathew Barzal felled Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta with a cross-check to the face. He was fined ...

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Leaked recording reveals conflict between Wisconsin men's basketball players, coach Greg Gard