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Chelsea Clinton, ‘Bachelor’ stars and rockers run NYC Marathon

Chelsea Clinton, “Bachelor” reality stars and former Olympic athletes hit the pavement alongside thousands of ordinary Joes at the New York City Marathon Sunday. The former first daughter, 41, celebrated her first time running the race at the finish line in Central Park with her parents, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary …

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ESPN cancels Rachel Nichols’ show, pulls her from NBA coverage following race controversy

LOS ANGELES (AP) — ESPN is canceling Rachel Nichols’ show, “The Jump,” and pulling her off NBA programming. David Roberts, who was named last week to oversee the network’s NBA coverage, said in a statement that “we mutually agreed that this approach regarding our NBA coverage was best for all concerned.” “Rachel is an excellent …

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Lionel Messi has agreed to join Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year contract.

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner had two other options after leaving Barcelona last week, but has chosen to move to the French club on a deal worth £25m per year after tax, plus bonuses. PSG and Messi will have the option of extending his stay in the French capital by a third year, while the …

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Katie Nageotte of the U.S. rallies to win gold in pole vault at the Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO — It was just after 6 a.m. on Thursday morning in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, when more than 100 of Katie Nageotte’s friends and family filed into Fat Little Buddies Tavern to watch the American pole vaulter compete in the Olympic finals. Some wore red, white and blue and watched televisions next to Genesee Beer …

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After a 17-year career, Barcelona officially announces Messi’s departure

Barcelona announced on Thursday that legendary soccer player Lionel Messi will leave the club, despite the two parties reaching an agreement to renew the contract after the club cited economic and structural obstacles. Messi leaves Barcelona And the Spanish club added in a statement: “Although Barcelona and Lionel Messi have reached an agreement and the …

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After Biles exit, MyKayla Skinner earns Olympic silver medal

TOKYO (AP) — She launched herself off the vault, stuck the landing and saluted, then MyKayla Skinner heard the roar from her teammates watching in the stands. One voice seemed louder than the rest — Simone Biles, rooting for Skinner in what would become a silver-medal winning performance. “I knew she was going to be …

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Sha’Carri Richardson faces ban after positive marijuana test, could miss 100 meters in Tokyo

Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson tested positive for marijuana and may not be able to compete in her marquee event at the Tokyo Olympics, according to a person familiar with the situation, a stunning development that short-circuits the ascent of one of the breakout athletes of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Richardson would receive at least …

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Renee Gracie Now: Australian Racer Switches To Adult Industry To End Financial Struggles

In a surprising turn of events, former Australian V8 Supercars racer Renee Gracie has quit driving and shifted to the adult industry. Renee Gracie now recently revealed that he doesn’t regret her decision and her shift in career was completely backed by her family including her father. Gracie was Australia’s first-ever full-time female Supercars driver and made …

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Record 2019 canoe season sets scene for thrilling 2020

A thrilling 2019 canoeing season has set the scene for what promises to be a fantastic Olympic year for the sport, according to International Canoe Federation President, Jose Perurena. Record viewing numbers on both television and online platforms, unprecedented growth in social media activity, and world-class paddling across all ICF disciplines once again underlined the …

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The Bella Twins’ Sweet Surprise for WWE Superstar Liv Morgan Will Bring You to Tears

The Bella Twins certainly made Liv Morgan‘s first-ever vacation a memorable one. On Tuesday’s season nine finale of Total Divas, the 25-year-old wrestler revealed that their girls’ trip to Maui was her first time going on a vacation. Morgan revealed this tidbit while enjoying a sunset with Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Carmella and Nattie Neidhart. “I’m grateful that you guys let me come on this …