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Hurdler Alaysha Johnson earns spot to Paris Games wearing borrowed spikes and uniform she designed

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Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women’s gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics

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Frederick Richards, men's gymnastics, thegrio.com

Fred Richard headlines a U.S. men’s gymnastics team that will head to Paris with a shot to medal

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NFL receiver Randall Cobb thanks firefighters for saving his family from a house fire

Veteran NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb is thanking Nashville firefighters for saving his family after a house fire.
/ June 30, 2024

LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says

LeBron James, seeking a new deal with the Lakers, did not exercise his option for a $51.4 million contract, according…
/ June 30, 2024

L.A. Lakers do right by LeBron James, drafting his son Bronny, which costs them nothing

It’s not like 55th picks make or break an NBA team’s fortunes. Players who are taken that late do well…
/ June 28, 2024

The New York Liberty’s Ellie is the best sports mascot ever. Period.

Ellie the Elephant combines fun, fashion and #BlackGirlMagic, all while paying homage to Black culture on the basketball court. 
/ June 28, 2024

Wolves confidently take Terrence Shannon at No. 27 after Illinois star found not guilty in rape case

Shannon was found not guilty two weeks ago after a jury in Douglas County, Kansas spent less than two hours…
/ June 27, 2024

Gymnastics stars Lee, Jones and Blakely battling health issues as Olympic trials begin

Shilese Jones — perhaps the best American gymnast not named Simone Biles — trained with her right shoulder taped for…
/ June 27, 2024

Sprinter Noah Lyles and Snoop Dogg help NBC post best track trials ratings in 12 years

Viewership for Sunday night's presentation of the trials peaked at 5.7 million viewers at around the time Lyles was stepping…
/ June 26, 2024