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US women's basketball team — led by Lynx coach Reeve — beats Nigeria 88-74 to reach Olympic semifinals

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.
by The Associated Press

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A new generation of elite female runners embraces strength over thinness

A new generation of elite female runners embraces strength over thinness

As Olympic athletes break records in track & field this week, they're also busting myths about body size and running. This generation of female runners are fueling up for strength and stamina.
by Maggie Mertens

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U.S. table tennis team has a moment in the spotlight, helped along by an All-Star fan

U.S. table tennis team has a moment in the spotlight, helped along by an All-Star fan

A viral video captured the unlikely meeting of an NBA All-Star from the Timberwolves and the Olympic women's table tennis squad, who've since exchanged visits and autographs. But they still haven't played each other — yet.
by Becky Sullivan

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Olympians at the Paris Games want to cheer on the Olympians, too

Olympians at the Paris Games want to cheer on the Olympians, too

Olympians are just as excited as the public to witness the athleticism at the Paris Games — especially if it's not their own sport. Here are some of your favorite Olympians' favorite Olympians.
by Emma Bowman

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3 Black women create an Olympic first in gymnastics

3 Black women create an Olympic first in gymnastics

Emotions were running high for Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles — but mostly for different reasons — after they prevailed in the final gymnastics event at the Paris Olympics.
by Bill Chappell

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Simone Biles finishes off her return to the Olympics with a silver on floor exercise

Simone Biles finishes off her return to the Olympics with a silver on floor exercise

American gymnast Simone Biles didn’t get the golden sendoff she hoped. Biles earned silver in the floor exercise finals on Monday after a routine that included a couple of costly steps out of bounds.
by The Associated Press

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