Simone Biles plans to compete in balance beam final

The U.S. gymnast intends to compete one more time after missing several events to prioritize her mental health.
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In 9.80 seconds, a broad-shouldered, baldheaded Italian man born in Texas shocked the world

The first Olympic men's 100 meters without Usain Bolt since 2004 delivered a surprise winner from Italy who was born in America: Lamont Marcell Jacobs.
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In 9.80 seconds, a baldheaded Italian man born in Texas shocked the world

The first Olympic men's 100 meters without Usain Bolt since 2004 delivered a surprise winner from Italy who was born in America: Lamont Marcell Jacobs.
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Belarusian sprinter says she was pressured to leave Tokyo after criticizing her country’s Olympic officials

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Washington adds Daron Payne to COVID-19 reserve list

Another day, another player sidelined because of the virus.

The Washington Football Team placed defensive tackle Daron Payne on the COVID-19 reserve list Sunday — its seventh player to be put in the league’s protocols. Payne’s addition to the list follows Saturday’s addition of guard Brandon Scherff ...
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'The Rafa effect': Citi Open hopes to inspire future generations of tennis players

Frances Tiafoe remembers attending the Citi Open as a child, admiring the professional players he saw on the tennis courts at Rock Creek Park. 

The Hyattsville, Maryland, native watched tennis greats like Juan Martin del Potro and James Blake play on the grounds and he was motivated to ...
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Rapper DaBaby cut from Lollapalooza after homophobic remarks

CHICAGO — Rapper DaBaby was cut Sunday from Lollapalooza's closing lineup following crude and homophobic remarks he made last week at a Miami-area music festival. 

The Grammy-nominated artist, whose name is Jonathan Kirk, had been scheduled as a closing act on the final night of the four-day music festival in ...
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