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When U.S. women's basketball is at its best, can anyone stop it?
When everything's clicking, the U.S. women play beautiful basketball. Have we seen Team USA's best? And who needs to step up in the knockout rounds?
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Longhorns add 4-star WR Lockett to 2025 class
Four-star wide receiver Kaliq Lockett, No. 23 in the 2025 ESPN 300, announced his commitment to Texas on Wednesday afternoon, landing with Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns as the highest-ranked member of the program's 2025 class.
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Falcons WR Moore's leg in air cast after practice
Falcons WR Rondale Moore apparently had a noncontact injury in joint practice with the Dolphins, and his right leg was placed in an air cast and he was taken to a medical facility.
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Colts' Downs injures ankle in practice after tackle
Colts WR Josh Downs had to be helped off the field after injuring an ankle at practice Wednesday, following a tackle from behind by safety Nick Cross.
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Bank on Braves, Yankees down the stretch
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses which teams have the most favorable matchups the rest of the fantasy baseball season so you can tailor your rosters accordingly.
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Pulisic scores as Milan beat Barcelona in shootout
Robert Lewandowski scored twice to cancel out a goal and an assist by Christian Pulisic as Barcelona and AC Milan drew 2-2 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday night.
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Sources: Patriots won't pursue trade for WR Aiyuk
The Patriots, who had been attempting to acquire receiver Brandon Aiyuk for months, have decided not to explore any further trades for him with the Niners, sources told ESPN.
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Bean, 60, openly gay ex-player and MLB VP, dies
Billy Bean, who in 1999 became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay and later became the sport's senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, died on Tuesday at 60 years old, MLB confirmed in a statement.
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Brazil to face USWNT for gold in Marta farewell
Brazil will meet the United States in the final of the Olympic women's soccer tournament after beating world champion Spain 4-2 on Tuesday.
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Aug. 7 Olympics schedule: Golf, volleyball, basketball
Olympic fans can catch golf, volleyball and basketball among other exciting events.
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'It can be nice to fly under the radar:' How Cole Hocker stunned the favorites to win the 1,500
Hocker waited until just the right time to land his knockout punch.
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France win extra-time thriller, play Spain for gold
Jean-Philippe Mateta headed home the decisive goal in extra time as France beat Egypt 3-1 in the semifinals of the Olympic men's soccer tournament on Monday.
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Giants, Lions fined $200K for practice brawls
The New York Giants and Detroit Lions were each fined $200,000 for multiple fights at joint practices this week.
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White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21
Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped an American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, defeating the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on a night in which they held a lead for the first time in six games.
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Dodgers' Graterol hurt 8 pitches into season debut
Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol, who missed most of the year with a shoulder injury, is believed to have suffered a Grade 3 hamstring strain in his season debut Tuesday night.
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Embiid laughs off jeers, leads U.S. rout into semis
Joel Embiid responded to booing French fans with 14 points and seven rebounds in just 12 minutes as the U.S. rolled to a 122-87 quarterfinal win over Brazil.
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How Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes have reeled in Red Bull
At the start of 2024, Red Bull was peerless. At the F1 season's halfway point, though, that's no longer the case. How have its rivals closed the gap?
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Valdez, 1 out away, denied no-hitter by Seager HR
Astros pitcher Framber Valdez lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning when Rangers slugger Corey Seager hit a two-run homer Tuesday night.
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Duplantis breaks pole vault record, captures gold
Sweden's Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record Monday night at the Olympics, clearing 20 feet, 6 inches to cap his second straight gold medal performance on the sport's biggest stage.
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Source: City, Atlético agree €75m+ Álvarez deal
Manchester City and Atletico Madrid have agreed to a deal for striker Julián Álvarez, a source told ESPN.
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