Tom Goldman
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After Winning Her 1st Gold Medal In Tokyo, Ledecky Will Try For 2 More
American swimmer Katie Ledecky's legend could grow by a mile on Wednesday. She's scheduled to race in two finals, less than 90 minutes apart, with a total distance of more than a mile.
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Japanese Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Bounced Out Of Tokyo Olympics
Osaka has been the face of these Olympics and was chosen to light the cauldron in the opening ceremony. She easily won her first two tennis matches but lost in the third round.
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Olympic Softball Is Back, And It Starts Today. Will It Stick Around?
Softball returns to the Olympics after a 13-year absence. But it won't be around for long. It's not on the schedule at the 2024 Games though athletes are hoping it'll make a return in 2028.
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Why People Call Shohei Ohtani A 'Once In A Century' Baseball Player
Major League Baseball's All-Star game is tonight and one of the biggest stars this season is Japan's Shohei Ohtani. He's a dominant pitcher and hitter — leading the league in home runs.
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U.S. Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson Left Off Relay List, Won't Compete At Olympics
Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson won't be competing at the Tokyo Olympics. USA Track & Field kept her off the roster following her positive test for marijuana after her Olympic Trials 100m win.
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Two New NBA Coaching Hires Create Unwanted Controversy For A Progressive League
The Portland Trailblazers and Dallas Mavericks have hired new coaches with stellar records as players — but questionable off-court problems. The moves have roiled the typically progressive NBA.
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The Controversies Surrounding 2 New NBA Head Coaches
Two NBA teams hired new coaches this week — and those choices have some asking whether the league has taken a step back from its usual progressive stances on social issues and activism.
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A New Era Dawns In College Sports, As The NCAA Scrambles To Keep Up
Laws take effect this week in seven states that allow college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. It opens the door for collegians to make money off endorsement deals.
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Congress Urged To Act As States Start Allowing Outside Cash For Student Athletes
Nearly 20 states will soon allow NCAA athletes to accept cash for the use of their image, name and likeness. Many say the result will be unfair advantages for some schools unless Congress acts.
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NBA Arenas Have Been Opening — With A Rash Of Fan Incidents Toward Players
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing — with plenty of excitement and perhaps a bit too much. Several fans have behaved badly by throwing items at players, getting ejected, and in some cases, arrested.