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Billy Bean, second openly gay ex-MLB player, dies at 60

9:18pm August 06, 2024

by The Associated Press

Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60.

Boxing - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 11

Algeria's Imane Khelif, ensnared in political controversy, will box for Olympic gold

7:28pm August 06, 2024

by Becky Sullivan

A boxing federation claims Khelif failed two unspecified gender tests in recent years. Olympic officials say the tests were illegitimate. Khelif will face China's Yang Liu in Friday's gold medal bout.

Athletics - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 11

American Gabby Thomas cruises in 200-meter Olympic final, wins her first gold medal

6:53pm August 06, 2024

by Brian Mann

Thomas settled for bronze in the 200m at the Tokyo Olympics. There would be no settling this time as she cruised to victory to claim gold at the Paris Olympics at Stade de France.

American Cole Hocker scores major upset in 1,500-meter final and sets Olympic record

6:39pm August 06, 2024

by Brian Mann

American middle-distance runner Cole Hocker smashed his own personal best time and beat the Olympic record to seize a gold medal in Paris, defeating the heavily-favored British and Norwegian athletes.

U.S. women’s soccer team defeats Germany and will play for Olympic gold in Paris

5:12pm August 06, 2024

by Russell Lewis

The U.S. women’s national team, one of the world’s most dominant and successful programs, hadn’t made it to the gold medal game at an Olympics since 2012. The U.S. will now play for its fifth gold.

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A whale got its turn in the spotlight on the last day of Olympic surfing

2:48pm August 06, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

Kauli Vaast of Tahiti and Team USA's Caroline Marks both won gold on Monday, capping off a dramatic few days of competition that even included a brief appearance by a whale.

Fencing - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 2

U.S. women fencers won big at the Olympics. Will it bring more respect and attention?

1:50pm August 06, 2024

by Brian Mann

Olympic fencing had a big moment in Paris. For the first time ever American women won both individual and team golds in the foil competition. Will this boost a sport that often draws tiny crowds?

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Athletics - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 9

With their nation under siege, Ukrainian athletes shine at Paris Olympics

12:59pm August 06, 2024

by Brian Mann

As the war drags on with Russia, Ukrainians are desperate for symbols of hope and normalcy. At the Paris Olympics, Ukrainian athletes are doing their part: winning gold to help buoy the country.

Simone Biles celebrates during the Women's Gymnastics Team Final medal ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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If you're on the fence(-ing), here's why we love the Olympics

11:35am August 06, 2024

There is nothing better for the summer doldrums than a blast of Olympic glory. For a couple of weeks this summer, athletes are showing us how they flip, run, swim, climb, and paddle and even breakdance to prove they are the best in the world. We're checking in with the 2024 Olympics, including wins for gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky, and sprinter Noah Lyles.

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Olivia Reeves is chasing gold in Paris. We break down how she lifts

10:50am August 06, 2024

Expectations are high that a member of the U.S. women’s weightlifting team could win gold at the Olympics. And among the team’s most promising athletes is 21-year-old Olivia Reeves.