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Japan’s b-girl Ami wins Olympic breaking’s first gold medal
Japan’s b-girl Ami won gold at the Olympics’ first breaking event by spinning, flipping and toprocking past a field of 16 dancers Friday in a high-energy competition that may not return for future Games.
Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here’s what that means
The nation — and Olympic athletes, like Noah Lyles — are in another summer surge of COVID infections. CDC officials say the virus has become endemic. That means it is here to stay in a predictable way.
Twins face tough series against division rivals, Vikings prepare for first preseason game
The Twins start a four-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. And the Las Vegas Raiders will be in town in the Vikings first preseason game on Saturday.
US women's basketball team — led by Lynx coach Reeve — beats Nigeria 88-74 to reach Olympic semifinals
Up next is a familiar opponent, Australia, in the semifinals on Friday night. The Americans haven't lost since the 1992 Barcelona Games and are two victories away from an unprecedented eighth consecutive gold medal.