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Tuesday, Apr 23

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DOJ announces $139M settlement with Larry Nassar victims for claims of FBI misconduct

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Larry Nassar's victims have reached a $138.7 million settlement deal with the Justice Department to resolve their claims of wrongdoing against the FBI

Monday, Apr 22

13

Ethiopian distance runner Zerfe Wondemagegn banned for 5 years for doping

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A runner from Ethiopia who reached the 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the Tokyo Olympics and narrowly missed the world championship podium last year has been banned for five years after testing positive for two banned substances

Thursday, Apr 18

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Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours

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With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics will last nearly four hours

Wednesday, Apr 17

USA Basketball announces its men's team for the Paris Olympics

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LeBron James is going back to the Olympics for the first time in 12 years

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Dozens of Russian athletes likely to qualify for Olympics. Will Moscow let them go?

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Dozens of Russian athletes will likely be allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics

Tuesday, Apr 16

22

Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last surviving member of 'Boys of Summer,' dies at 97

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Carl Erskine, who pitched two no-hitters for the Brooklyn Dodgers and was a 20-game winner in 1953 when he struck out a then-record 14 in the World Series, has died

19

Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager, dies at 92

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Whitey Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title and perfected an intricate, nail-biting strategy known as “Whiteyball,” has died

15

US Olympic committee strikes sponsorship deal to help athletes get degrees after they retire

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American Olympic athletes have a new place to turn to lock down college degrees and other skills for life after sports thanks to a partnership U.S. Olympic leaders unveiled with the Denver-based education company Guild

Despite weather glitch, Paris Olympics flame is lit at Greek cradle of ancient games

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The flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics has been kindled at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece

Monday, Apr 15

17

Hug recovers from crash for 7th Boston Marathon wheelchair title. Rainbow-Cooper takes women's race

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Switzerland’s Marcel Hug righted himself after crashing into a barrier when he took a turn too fast and still coasted to victory in the Boston Marathon

Sunday, Apr 14

04

Olympic track uniforms spark online debate

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U.S. track and field athletes have around four dozen pieces to choose from when assembling their uniforms at the Olympics

Friday, Apr 12

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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter released on bond in federal bank fraud case

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The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani now faces federal charges over allegations he stole millions from MLB's highest-paid player.

Tiger Woods completes opening round at Masters with a 73, eight shots off the lead

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Tiger Woods has claimed more history at Augusta National, making the cut for a record 24th consecutive time

Tuesday, Apr 9

14

UConn beats Purdue to win men's basketball NCAA National Championship

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The Connecticut Huskies were up 36-30 over the Purdue Boilermakers at halftime.

Sunday, Apr 7

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SC Gamecocks defeat Iowa Hawkeyes in NCAA women's basketball championship

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The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75 on Sunday, completing a perfect 38-0 season.

South Carolina finishes off perfect season with NCAA championship

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Gamecocks ended Caitlin Clark’s college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa

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Led by Castle and Clingan, defending champ UConn returns to NCAA title game, beating Alabama 86-72

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UConn kept its bid to repeat as national champion intact by surviving its first true test of the NCAA Tournament

03

Players' union head blames quicker pitch clock after series of pitcher elbow injuries

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Players’ association thinks shorter clock has contributed to pitcher injuries.

Saturday, Apr 6

07

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four. South Carolina awaits

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Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women’s Final Four

Friday, Apr 5

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USC's Bronny James declares for NBA draft and enters transfer portal after 1 season

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Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest

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Jonathan Loáisiga put on the 60-day injured list by Yankees because of strained right flexor

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Right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga was put on the 60-day injured list by the New York Yankees because of a strained right flexor muscle

04

WATCH: French diver slips during pool inauguration ceremony ahead of Paris Summer Olympics

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French diver Alexis Jandard says his back is fine — but his ego, not so much — after he slipped on the board while taking part in an inauguration ceremony ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Wednesday, Apr 3

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IOC sets deadline of 'early 2025' to keep boxing in the Olympics for Los Angeles with a new partner

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The International Olympic Committee says it needs to find a suitable new international boxing body by early next year or else risk boxing dropping out of the Olympics for the Los Angeles Games in 2028

Tuesday, Mar 26

02

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports as he addresses media

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Shohei Ohtani broke his silence Monday about the gambling scandal that prompted his baseball team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, to fire his interpreter.

Monday, Mar 25

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New rules empowering players have coaches frustrated, contemplating the future of their profession

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The job of coaching in college sports has drastically changed.

Friday, Mar 22

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MLB opens investigation into Shohei Ohtani interpreter allegations

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Major League Baseball said Friday it has begun formally investigating allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

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WATCH: Basketball team hilariously pranks coach after winning state championship

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Terri Funk, coach of the Eastside Lady Spartans basketball team, appeared confused after the team was silent in the locker room following a big win. Then, the celebration began.

Wednesday, Mar 20

21

Detroit Lions' defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in domestic violence warrant

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Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a Florida domestic violence warrant

Saturday, Mar 16

16

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Miami Open

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Top-ranked Novak Djokovic will skip the Miami Open, saying less than a week after a surprise loss at Indian Wells that he needs to balance his “private and professional schedule.”

Thursday, Mar 14

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Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads shipment stolen ahead of Penguins game, team says

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A shipment of Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads that were to be distributed at a Pittsburgh Penguins game Thursday night have been stolen, the team said.