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Is there a price to pay for Team USA’s unvaccinated athletes?

Nearly 100 American athletes at the Tokyo Olympics are unvaccinated, causing concern among some teammates that it could impact their Games.

     

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Rumor: Kings at No. 9, Pelicans at No. 10 most likely lottery picks traded

Expect a lot of trades on draft night and into free agency.

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Americans Vincent Hancock, Amber English share podium on golden day for USA Shooting

Vincent Hancock and Amber English have been friends since they were 16. Monday they stood atop the podium as USA Shooting won its third gold in Tokyo.

     

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Olympics while you were sleeping: Katie Ledecky gets a medal (but not gold) as men’s relay team shines

Luka Doncic did his thing on the international stage while Team USA picked up more gold medals thanks to a skeet shooting sweep Monday.

     

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‘Yeah, I lost it’: Australian swimming coach whose celebration went viral says he ‘went outside his body’

Dean Boxall, a hip-thrusting Australian swmming coach, deserved an Olympic gold for his celebations at the Tokyo Olympics.

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How Olympic gymnastics works and watch to watch for in Tokyo

Gymnastics is one of the most popular Olympic sports. But unlike swimming (finish first!) or basketball (score more points!), it can be complex and difficult to follow.How it works: There are seven individual events for men and five for women.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeMen: Floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar, individual all-around.Women: Floor exercise, vault, uneven bars, balanc

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Recruiting Podcast: Is Michigan Still In The Walter Nolen Sweepstakes?

Five-star defensive tackle Walter Nolen holds a Michigan offer. Rivals.com Click the image to sign up for TheWolverine.com, free for 60 days! The Wolverine’s EJ Holland shares his thoughts on where Michigan stands with five-star defensive tackle Walter Nolen and more.

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Costa Rican gymnast Luciana Alvarado incorporates Black Lives Matter tribute into routine

The 18-year-old Luciana Alvarado is the first Costa Rican gymnast to qualify for the Olympics.

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Tokyo Games while you were sleeping: Simone Biles feels the pressure; 13-year-old wins skateboard gold

Luka Doncic did his thing on the international stage while Team USA picked up more gold medals thanks to a skeet shooting sweep Monday.

     

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Former sprinter and NFL practice squad player Carlin Isles finds his niche with rugby

Carlin Isles, a former practice squad player with the Detroit Lions, has excelled at rugby, joining Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics, his second Games.

     

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