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Olympic medallist Max Whitlock's daughter, two, joins him in the gym

She's not yet three but little Willow Whitlock is already taking it to the max. Just like her gymnast daddy, Max. For she appears to have started...

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Calvin Smith Heads List of 2,000 Athletes in Melbourne Games

SYDNEY, Australia — Calvin Smith, the fastest man in the world, will be among the more than 2,000 athletes from 24 countries competing in the...

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Why have more than 100 athletes returned their Paris Olympic medals?

The Paris Olympic medals haven't aged well for some athletes, leading to apologies, blame-shifting, and several reputations at stake...

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The Right-Wing Campaign to Purge Women From Women’s Sports

The far right and its fellow gender fascists typically focus their attacks on trans people. When it comes to women’s and girls’ sports — a...

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Chris Hoy couldn't pick up daughter after terminal cancer caused broken back

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he suffered a broken back as a result of his terminal cancer and was told by doctors he could not pick up his six-year-old...

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WNBA legend Diana Taurasi epically trolled NBA star during 2016 Olympics: report

Diana Taurasi is the all-time leading scorer in the WNBA, but her best dunk may have came off the court. Taurasi, 42, threw a zinger at Golden State...

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The Appalling Social Cleansing of Olympic Paris

In the last year, an estimated 12,500 vulnerable Paris residents were forced from their homes.

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Sarah Hirshland

Organization: United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeTitle: Chief Executive OfficerIndustry: Media and EntertainmentNotable in 2024: Hirshland...

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PICTURE SPECIAL: The most iconic sporting moments of 2021

It's safe to say 2021 has been a year that no one will forget. It has brought us a range of sporting highs and some challenging times to overcome....

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Boyle Heights to Get Major Shop Center : Plaza del Sol Will Have Added Function as Tourist Attraction

A new specialty shopping center is not particularly newsworthy in most parts of Los Angeles: In Boyle Heights it is. When the $7-million,...

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