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Ohtani hits grand slam in 9th inning, becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 club
Shohei Ohtani is baseball’s fastest 40-40 man. The Japanese superstar blasted a two-out grand slam in the…
The last dance: five stars retiring after Paris Olympics
They have given us drama, golds and inspiration from their legendary Olympic performances. Now they are…
Sifan Hassan wins women’s marathon at Paris Olympics, edging ahead of Tigst Assefa
PARIS (AP) — Sifan Hassan traded elbows with Tigst Assefa with 150 meters left in the…
Olympics: USWNT edges Brazil to win 5th gold, 1st since 2012
PARIS — The U.S. women’s national team won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, beating Brazil 1-0 in a game that…
Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia sets an Olympic record while cruising to victory in the men’s marathon
PARIS — Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola delivered a gritty run to claim gold with an Olympic-record time…
‘The marathon, it’s about being patient,’ says Hellen Obiri as she chases elusive Olympic gold medal
Hellen Obiri has won almost everything in her running career. Everything, that is, except an Olympic gold medal. The…
Botswana’s Tebogo wins gold in men’s 200m as Lyles’ takes bronze
Noah Lyles wins 200m bronze; COVID diagnosis revealed after race SAINT-DENIS, France — Moments after he…
Israeli Athletes Receive Threats At Paris Olympics: ‘Psychological Terror’
Israel’s Olympic team said some athletes have received threats as they compete amid larger tensions over…
Simone Biles can add to her Olympic medal haul in beam, floor finals
American gymnastics star Simone Biles is on the floor at Bercy Arena for the final day of competition.…