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Rory Carroll

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough dies at age of 84

Cale Yarborough, who won three consecutive NASCAR Cup championships in a Hall of Fame racing career that included four Daytona 500 wins, died at age 84, NASCAR said on

NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough dies at age of 84
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Soccer-U.S. not underestimating familiar foe Panama at Copa America

The United States face Panama in their second group-stage match of the Copa America on Thursday and while they have historically enjoyed the upper hand against their fellow

Soccer-U.S. not underestimating familiar foe Panama at Copa America
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Paralympics-Para climbing officially added to LA28 program

Para climbing will make its Paralympic debut at the Los Angeles Games in 2028 after being approved by the International Paralympic Committee on Wednesday as the

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NBA-French players selected with first and second picks at NBA draft

The French revolution in the NBA continued on Wednesday when Zaccharie Risacher was selected first overall by the Atlanta Hawks and fellow Frenchman Alex Sarr was picked

NBA-French players selected with first and second picks at NBA draft
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NBA-Bronny and LeBron James team up in historic first for NBA

Bronny James was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday, bringing his father LeBron one step closer to fulfilling

NBA-Bronny and LeBron James team up in historic first for NBA
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NBA-U.S. judge sends Knicks-Raptors dispute to NBA commissioner

The New York Knicks' lawsuit that accused rivals the Toronto Raptors of hiring a "mole" who gave the Raptors scouting reports and other confidential material should be

NBA-U.S. judge sends Knicks-Raptors dispute to NBA commissioner
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Gymnastics-Biles leads U.S. Olympic trials, Jones and DiCello injured

Simone Biles saved her best for last to seize the lead at the U.S.

Gymnastics-Biles leads U.S. Olympic trials, Jones and DiCello injured
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Swimming-Murphy eyes return to top of the podium in Paris

Ryan Murphy said his desire to regain his Olympic 100m backstroke title burns hotter than ever after he punched his ticket to the Paris Games on Monday.

Swimming-Murphy eyes return to top of the podium in Paris
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Olympics-LA wildfires embolden Games critics, but relocation unlikely

Wildfires that devastated neighbourhoods across Los Angeles have provided fresh motivation for critics of the 2028 Games and

Olympics-LA wildfires embolden Games critics, but relocation unlikely
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Swimming-Smith sets backstroke world record at US Olympic Trials

Regan Smith set the 100m backstroke world record at the U.S.

Swimming-Smith sets backstroke world record at US Olympic Trials
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Soccer-US coach Berhalter on thin ice after Copa disaster

Gregg Berhalter's tenure as U.S. head coach could be on the line after his team failed to advance from the group stage of the Copa America following their crushing 1-0

Soccer-US coach Berhalter on thin ice after Copa disaster
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NBA-Bronny James says he can deal with pressure of playing with dad LeBron

Bronny James knows there are people who believe he was only drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers because of his father, all-time great LeBron James, but said on

NBA-Bronny James says he can deal with pressure of playing with dad LeBron
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Swimming-Ledecky triumphs again at U.S. Olympic trials

Seven-time Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky stormed to victory in the 200m freestyle final at the U.S.

Swimming-Ledecky triumphs again at U.S. Olympic trials
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Olympics-Hip hop vibe, breakers get single shot at Games glory in Paris

The already high stakes of Olympic competition will be further elevated for breakers at the Paris Games where the champions could be the only ones to ever win

Olympics-Hip hop vibe, breakers get single shot at Games glory in Paris
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Olympics-LA28 reveals additional Olympic venues

Golf will be played at the famed Riviera Country Club, while sailing and water polo will be held in Long Beach, according to an updated venue plan for the 2028

Olympics-LA28 reveals additional Olympic venues
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Soccer-Ohanian says his big bet on women's sports is paying off

Alexis Ohanian said his wager on Angel City FC is paying off amid reports that Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife Willow Bay are close to purchasing control of

Soccer-Ohanian says his big bet on women's sports is paying off
Sports

Horse racing-Churchill Downs ends three-year suspension of trainer Baffert

Churchill Downs on Friday said it had ended its suspension of Bob Baffert after the trainer took responsibility for the positive drug test of Medina Spirit, who finished

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Olympics-Defense the focus for high-powered US basketball team, Kerr says

With a roster that boasts the NBA's all-time leading scorer, multiple title winners and the best shooter to lace up a pair of high tops, the points are sure to come for

Olympics-Defense the focus for high-powered US basketball team, Kerr says
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Olympics-Skateboarding's reputation does a 180 as it rolls into Paris

Once viewed as the pastime of deadbeats and drifters, skateboarding's reputation is changing rapidly after its inclusion in the Olympics Games in Tokyo three

Olympics-Skateboarding's reputation does a 180 as it rolls into Paris
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Olympics-Women set to grab the spotlight for Team USA in Paris

American women from Simone Biles to Katie Ledecky and Sha'Carri Richardson will dominate the spotlight in Paris as the explosion in popularity of

Olympics-Women set to grab the spotlight for Team USA in Paris
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Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles leads U.S. redemption tour in Paris

Simone Biles will lead a U.S. gymnastics squad eager to reclaim their team title at the Paris Olympics and put the memory of the tumultuous Tokyo Games behind them,

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles leads U.S. redemption tour in Paris
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Olympics-Artistic gymnastics-Biles eyes gymnastics history and unfinished business at Paris Games

Simone Biles has a chance to make Olympic history at the Paris Games alongside an experienced U.S. team she credits with lifting her up after she considered walking

Olympics-Artistic gymnastics-Biles eyes gymnastics history and unfinished business at Paris Games
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Olympics-Tennis-Gauff focused on collecting pins from LeBron, not dropping flag at opening ceremony

Coco Gauff said she is excited and a little nervous to meet fellow U.S. flag bearer LeBron James for the first time when the pair carry the Stars and Stripes on a

Olympics-Tennis-Gauff focused on collecting pins from LeBron, not dropping flag at opening ceremony
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Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles submits new uneven bars element for Paris Games

Simone Biles has submitted an original skill on uneven bars ahead of the Paris Olympics that will be the American's sixth move named after her and first on bars if

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles submits new uneven bars element for Paris Games
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Rain pours down on Paris Olympics parade, doesn't dampen cheer

Crowds braved queues at security checks and heavy downpours as they lined the banks of the Seine in Paris on Friday to watch an extravagant

Rain pours down on Paris Olympics parade, doesn't dampen cheer

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