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NBC confirms another analyst for star-studding Olympics broadcast team as Misty May-Treanor joins Paris coverage

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NBC Sports’ coverage of beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics will feature a familiar face.

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Badminton: Opeyori’ll make Nigeria proud at Paris Olympics

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Topmost badminton player in the country, Anuoluwapo Opeyori has been tipped to make Nigeria proud at the summer Olympic Games in Paris, France because of his dedication and commitment to the sport.

Sports News | U.S. Open Champ Bryson DeChambeau Now Pins His Olympic Hopes on Los Angeles in 2028

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Bryson DeChambeau couldn't play at the Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19. His decision to sign with LIV Golf is keeping him out of the Paris Games this summer.

Who is Bob Hayes: Florida A&M alumnus who made Olympics, NFL history

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It’s a known fact that some of the greatest athletes that ever lived come from HBCUs. Dominating sports such as basketball, football, tennis, baseball, and track and field put on for the institutions from which they came. Some of these…

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GB skateboarders 37 years apart sharing Olympic goal

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Andy MacDonald, 50, and Tommy Calvert, 13, speak to BBC Sport's Katie Gornall about trying to qualify for skateboarding at the Paris Olympic Games.

Michael Johnson’s ‘Athletics Super League’ has $30m backing to supercharge sport into bold new era

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US Olympic legend Michael Johnson is shaking up the world of athletics in a bold attempt to revolutionize the sport.

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How Team Nigeria’s Relay Team Can Win Medal At Olympics – Rosemary Chukwuma

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After starting Track and Field in 2016, Rosemary Chukwuma has gone on to become one of the top female athletes in Nigeria becoming the second Nigeria woman to achieve a sub 11 secs in 100m after running 10.88secs recently to qualify for…

China’s Olympic swim team loaded with athletes implicated in doping scandal

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“It’s extremely frustrating for athletes to always have in the back of our mind that maybe this sport’s not fair."

Simone Biles Likely to Earn Zero Compared to Sha’Carri Richardson & Noah Lyles at US Olympic Trials

Simone Biles might have more Olympic medals and greater dominance in her sport compared to Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles, but on the road to the Paris Olympics, the track and field stars are set to outpace her financially. You might…

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Sports News | Swimmer Lydia Jacoby, the Alaskan Surprise of the Tokyo Olympics, is Left at Home for Paris Games

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Lydia Jacoby is still a bit shell-shocked.

Sports News | Paris Olympics 2024: Aditya Birla Capital Partners with IOA

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Aditya Birla Capital Limited announced its partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the official sponsor of Team India at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Coming back from cancer, Brazil rugby sevens star Raquel Kochhann ready to tackle her third Olympics

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By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer She heard her No. 10 being called, tapped hands with a teammate who was leaving the field, and ran into position for Brazil, a smile on her face. She made a quick sign of the cross, rubbed her hands and held…

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Fastest Times of Noah Lyles and Other Top American Sprinters Ahead of the USATF Olympic Trials in the 200M – A Detailed Analysis

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The USATF Olympic Trials on June 29 will give the track world a better understanding of the American competitors who will compete in the 200-meter sprint at the Paris Olympics. Many elite athletes are vying for the sport’s hottest category…

Pickleball could be set for Olympic stage, says sport's star

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Pickleball star Louis Laville believes the racket sport could be added to the Olympics within the next dozen years, as it continues to rapidly grow around the world.

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“Didn’t Think that Sport Wanted Me”: Jordan Chiles Confesses Brutal Reality That Brought Her Back to Gymnastics

“At the end of the day, nobody can take away who Jordan Chiles is,” the Olympic silver medalist said reflecting on her decision to continue in gymnastics despite facing racism. Jordan Chiles has now found inner strength and the ability to…

Daily Bullets (June 19): Pokes in the Olympics, OSU’s Near Geriatric Offensive Line

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Thanks for stopping by – here’s your daily dose of Oklahoma State sports news. OSU Bullets

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Aussie sports great reveals the insane amounts the parents of our Olympics stars will have to shell out to see them compete in Paris

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The families of Olympic stars competing in Paris will be forced to shell out thousands of dollars to support their loved ones, with the eye-watering costs laid to bare.

I beat Mike Tyson and shattered his Olympic dreams but he exacted brutal KO revenge

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Henry Tillman is a name that does not ring a bell for casual boxing fans, while Mike Tyson is one of the most well-known figures in the sport.

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Sports News | Regan Smith Sets a World Record in the 100 Backstroke at the US Olympic Trials

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. This world record was five years in the making for Regan Smith. What an up-and-down journey it's been.

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Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Attend Night Four Finals Of 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

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The Fever showed up and were honored inside Lucas Oil Stadium for USA Swimming's women in sports night, and attended the finals session.