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July 18, 2021 6:54 AM

First positive COVID tests for athletes in Olympic Village

Two South African soccer players have become the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19, with the Tokyo Games opening on Friday.

by The Associated Press

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July 17, 2021 11:44 PM

Padres-Nationals game suspended after shooting outside D.C. stadium

A game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after a shooting outside Nationals Park that caused echoes of gunfire inside the stadium and prompted fans to scramble for safety in the dugout.

by The Associated Press

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July 17, 2021 12:31 PM

A week before the opening ceremony, coronavirus turns up at Tokyo's Olympic Village

The positive COVID-19 test highlights the challenge for Olympic organizers to keep the virus at bay as tens of thousands of athletes and other participants convene during an ongoing pandemic.

by Amy Held

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July 17, 2021 10:32 AM

U.S. Olympian Gable Steveson of Minnesota chases gold, pro wrestling dreams

Minnesota’s Gable Steveson is looking to become one of the youngest U.S. wrestling gold medalists when he competes in Tokyo — and he hopes a successful run at the Games launches him into a WWE career.

by The Associated Press

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July 16, 2021 1:48 PM

High-profile COVID-19 cases are disrupting Olympic rosters and MLB games

Among the recent positive cases is U.S. basketball player Bradley Beal, who won't play at the Tokyo Games. Across the U.S., games are on and fans are filling stadiums as coronavirus infections rise.

by Becky Sullivan and Jaclyn Diaz

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July 15, 2021 4:00 AM

Women's soccer in Minnesota gets grassroots boost

The United Soccer League formed the women's league aiming to begin play in May 2022. A month ago, Minnesota's team was approved to join as a founding member.

by Laurel Poole

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July 14, 2021 11:53 AM

Athletes will have to put on their own medals at this year's Olympic Games

Out is the familiar sight of athletes dipping their heads as dignitaries drape medals over their necks. In: medals on a tray and officials with sanitized gloves, a COVID-19 precaution.

by Becky Sullivan

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July 13, 2021 11:28 AM

Wild buying out final 4 years of Parise and Suter contracts

After signing with Minnesota together, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter are being bought out together.

by The Associated Press

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July 13, 2021 4:00 AM

'A historic moment for our community': Hmong Minnesotans revel in Sunisa Lee's Olympic journey

The St. Paul gymnast is the first Hmong American Olympian, and will compete for gold in Tokyo later this month. Tremendous support is flowing to Sunisa Lee from the Hmong community in Minnesota and across the United States.

by Peter Cox

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July 12, 2021 12:56 PM

Three Black soccer players are facing racist abuse after England's Euro 2020 defeat

As soon as Italy clinched its win over England in the Euro 2020 soccer championship, racist comments started pouring in blaming three Black players for the loss.

by Becky Sullivan

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Sports

First positive COVID tests for athletes in Olympic Village

Padres-Nationals game suspended after shooting outside D.C. stadium

A week before the opening ceremony, coronavirus turns up at Tokyo's Olympic Village

U.S. Olympian Gable Steveson of Minnesota chases gold, pro wrestling dreams

High-profile COVID-19 cases are disrupting Olympic rosters and MLB games

Women's soccer in Minnesota gets grassroots boost

Athletes will have to put on their own medals at this year's Olympic Games

Wild buying out final 4 years of Parise and Suter contracts

'A historic moment for our community': Hmong Minnesotans revel in Sunisa Lee's Olympic journey

Three Black soccer players are facing racist abuse after England's Euro 2020 defeat

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