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Local basketball team Lady Divas going for gold at Special Olympics

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Special Olympics has empowered athletes through sports for decades. "There's a misconception that people with intellectual disabilities don't want to train, don't want to compete, aren't fierce... and they are," said Wendy Ellet, senior…

Canadian boxer Mckenzie Wright moves on at Olympic qualifier

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Canadian boxer Mckenzie Wright won a 5-0 decision over Argentina's Aldana Florencia Lopez on Friday to advance to the round of eight in the women's 50-kilogram division at a last-ditch Olympic qualifier.

New national team coach Emma Hayes ready for sideline debut as US women look ahead to the Olympics

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Emma Hayes said the groundwork has been completed ahead of her debut with the U.S. women's national team. Now it's all about the details.

Olympic wrestler Gable Steveson signs with Buffalo Bills

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Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson is getting off the wrestling mat and trying his hand on the gridiron.

It’s ‘go time’ for Jaedyn Shaw as the young USWNT star aims to make the Olympic team

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The 19-year-old playmaker could be the Americans' breakout star at the Olympics, with seven goals and one assist in 12 national team games already.

France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans

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Authorities in France have brought preliminary terrorism charges against a man accused of planning to attack spectators attending soccer games at the Paris Olympics.

Katie Ledecky: Faith in Anti-Doping System at ‘All-Time Low’ Ahead of Paris Olympics

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“It’s hard going into Paris knowing that we’re going to be racing some of these athletes,” Katie Ledecky said in an interview with CBS News set to air Sunday.

French police foil 'Islamist-style' attack on Paris Olympics

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Police in France arrested a teenager suspected of plotting an "Islamist-style" attack on a soccer stadium during the 2024 Paris Olympics, officials announced Friday.

New national team coach Emma Hayes ready for sideline debut as US women look ahead to the Olympics

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Emma Hayes said the groundwork has been completed ahead of her debut with the U.S. women's national team. Now it's all about the details.

Olympic gymnastics hopeful Shilese Jones injured, pulls out of U.S. championships in Fort Worth

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Shilese Jones pulled out of the U.S. gymnastics championships on Friday with a shoulder injury.

Griezmann torn between Olympic dream and Atletico Madrid

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While he expresses a strong desire to represent his country in Paris, he also aims to avoid any conflict with his club.

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I worked out with Olympic heroes & Strictly stars at incredible resort – it was a Bucket List experience

HAVE you ever decided to take an early night on holiday because you need to get up early to run 5km with Paula Radcliffe?

Olympic champion and former WWE wrestler joins Buffalo Bills

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Olympic champion and former WWE wrestler Gable Steveson has joined the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent defensive tackle.

Olympic gymnastics hopeful Shilese Jones pulls out of U.S. championships with a shoulder injury

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Shilese Jones pulled out of the U.S. gymnastics championships on Friday with a shoulder injury.

Top gymnast Shilese Jones pulls out of U.S. Championships and plans to petition to Olympic Trials

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Six-time world medalist Shilese Jones will not compete at this weekend's U.S.

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Olympic gymnastics hopeful Shilese Jones pulls out of U.S. championships with a shoulder injury

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Shilese Jones pulled out of the U.S. gymnastics championships on Friday with a shoulder injury.

Teen gets preliminary terrorism charges for alleged Paris Olympics attack plan

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French authorities on Friday raised preliminary terrorism charges against an 18-year-old accused of a plot targeting spectators attending soccer games at the Paris Olympics.

French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics

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The 18-year-old of Chechen origin was apprehended in Saint-Etienne on 22 May.

Warriors' Andrew Wiggins on playing for Canada this summer at 2024 Olympics: 'Stay tuned'

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Wiggins said it would be an honor to participate, but left his status unclear

Detained suspect planned knife attack at Saint-Etienne football stadium during Olympics

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French Minister of the Interior Gerald Darmanin pointed out that 60% of terror attacks are being carried out with knives