In the pool, the USA versus Australia rivalry runs deep. While no country has historically dominated the modern Olympic Games like the U.S., Australia is a massive swimming powerhouse, producing some of the best to…
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PARIS — Alyssa Thomas doesn’t like to spend time thinking about “what if?” What if arguably the most versatile, balanced player in the world didn’t have two torn labrums in her shoulders? What if she…
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Ben Hallock spoke zero Italian and, even worse, couldn’t figure out the intricacies of the produce section at his new, local grocery store in Liguria, Italy. The employee trying to assist the foreigner spoke no…
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NANTERRE, France — The color of the medal was expected. For Katie Ledecky, there was absolutely no shame in winning the first bronze of her storied Olympic career in what has become her most competitive…
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NANTERRE, France — With two medals in the two fastest swimming relays, Team USA closed the first day of competition Saturday at the Paris Olympics with a couple thrilling performances in the women’s and men’s…
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PARIS — When more than 91,000 fans packed Memorial Stadium last August to set a women’s sporting event attendance record, Jordan Larson couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy. Larson, one of the best…
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Simone Biles has been a very visible presence at husband Jonathan Owens’ NFL games. Now it’s his turn to lead the cheering section. The NFL safety will be at the Paris Olympics for the team…
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – After an offseason filled with glitz and glamour of touring with his ultra-famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift, there’s no place quite like an Andy Reid training camp for Travis Kelce to kick…
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Morelle “Mo’’ McCane, a member of the U.S. Olympic boxing team, wiped a tear from the corner of her left eye. She was talking about her struggles, including the death of her youngest sibling, brother…
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PARIS — When Jordan Larson rose up to score the final point in the gold medal volleyball match at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, the storybook ending was ready to be written. To have…