How the women’s basketball Olympic final was set and could play out
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How the women’s basketball Olympic final was set and could play out

Alexa Philippou Close Alexa Philippou ESPN Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati Enquirer Michael Voepel Close Michael Voepel ESPN.com Michael Voepel is a senior writer […]

Three German swimmers fall ill after races in Seine
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Three German swimmers fall ill after races in Seine

Associated Press Aug 11, 2024, 12:03 AM ET PARIS — Three German swimmers became ill after competing in the open water races at the Paris Games, though it was not immediately clear if the long-polluted Seine River was responsible for their sickness. The swimmers were not identified in a statement released Saturday by the German […]

USA’s McEwen gets silver after losing jump-off
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USA’s McEwen gets silver after losing jump-off

ESPN News Services Aug 10, 2024, 03:52 PM ET First they put the bar up higher. Then they lowered it. Wherever they put the bar, American Shelby McEwen and world indoor champion Hamish Kerr of New Zealand couldn’t clear it. The two high jumpers, who could have decided to tie and both get a gold […]

USA’s Russell wins gold in women’s 100m hurdles
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USA’s Russell wins gold in women’s 100m hurdles

The road to Masai Russell’s gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdle (1:02) Check out how Masai Russell became a gold-medal winning Olympian in the women’s 100m hurdle final. (1:02) ESPN News Services Aug 10, 2024, 01:55 PM ET America’s Masai Russell won a photo finish Saturday in the women’s 100-meter hurdles, where the biggest […]

Watson questions PGA Tour commish on LIV deal
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Watson questions PGA Tour commish on LIV deal

Associated PressJun 19, 2023, 12: 12 PM ETLOS ANGELES — Eight-time major champion Tom Watson wants answers on the PGA Tour’s new business partnership with Saudi backers of LIV Golf, asking in a letter Monday to commissioner Jay Monahan whether the deal was the only way to solve the tour’s financial hardship.That was one of… […]

NZ abandon match vs. Qatar amid racism claims
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NZ abandon match vs. Qatar amid racism claims

ESPNJun 19, 2023, 07: 33 PM ETNew Zealand refused to appear for the second half of their friendly against Qatar in Austria on Monday after allegations of racial abuse toward defender Michael Boxall by an opponent.It was one of two such occurrences in Austria on Monday, with Ireland’s football association saying its under-21 team had… […]

CP3 surprised by Beal trade, hints Isiah had role
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CP3 surprised by Beal trade, hints Isiah had role

playLakers or Clippers? Stephen A. declares his better fit for CP3 (2: 51)Stephen A. Smith explains why Chris Paul would be a better fit with the Lakers over the Clippers. (2: 51)ESPNJun 19, 2023, 03: 58 PM ETChris Paul said he was “surprised” by the reported trade that sent the future Hall of Fame point… […]

Votto homers in return as Reds’ sizzling run hits 9
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Votto homers in return as Reds’ sizzling run hits 9

ESPN News ServicesJun 19, 2023, 03: 28 PM ETCINCINNATI — Joey Votto put on the Viking helmet and cape. He felt right at home.Votto homered and hit a go-ahead, two-run single in his return to the Reds’ lineup after a 10-month absence that followed surgery, helping Cincinnati extend its longest winning streak in a decade… […]

Source: Saudi club to bid €60m for Spurs’ Son
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Source: Saudi club to bid €60m for Spurs’ Son

James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 19, 2023, 04: 01 PM ETAl Ittihad are ready to move for Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-Min with an opening bid in the region of €60 million ($65m) plus bonuses, a source close to the negotiations told ESPN.Top clubs from Saudi Arabia are interested in a number of Premier… […]

Ten Hag warns of slow start to season for Man Utd
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Ten Hag warns of slow start to season for Man Utd

Ten Hag: Man United won’t take risks with players in Community Shield (0:57) Erik ten Hag speaks about Man United’s injuries ahead of their clash with Man City in the Community Shield. (0:57) Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 9, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Erik ten Hag has warned Manchester United fans to prepare for a slow start […]