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Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials

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Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials

Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free

Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free

Clark not on Olympic team, hopes to make it one day with USA Basketball

Clark not on Olympic team, hopes to make it one day with USA Basketball

The Olympic rings are mounted on the Eiffel Tower to mark 50 days until the Paris Games

The Olympic rings are mounted on the Eiffel Tower to mark 50 days until the Paris Games

Simone Biles cruises to 9th national title and gives Olympic champ Sunisa Lee a boost along the way

Simone Biles cruises to 9th national title and gives Olympic champ Sunisa Lee a boost along the way

Maryland native Helen Maroulis becomes first US female wrestler to qualify for 3 Olympic teams

Maryland native Helen Maroulis becomes first US female wrestler to qualify for 3 Olympic teams

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Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics. Paris gold medalists get $50,000

Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics. Paris gold medalists get $50,000

Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower

Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower

Fredette, Barry, Maddox and Travis picked for USA Basketball 3×3 Olympic men’s roster

Fredette, Barry, Maddox and Travis picked for USA Basketball 3×3 Olympic men’s roster

Virginia wins three events on Day 2 of the NCAA women’s swimming and diving championships

Virginia wins three events on Day 2 of the NCAA women’s swimming and diving championships

From HBCUs to the Olympics — through this unique form of lacrosse

From HBCUs to the Olympics — through this unique form of lacrosse

IOC won’t change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquiao compete at Paris Olympics at age 45

IOC won’t change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquiao compete at Paris Olympics at age 45

LeBron James still committed to Paris Olympics, but health remains the big key

LeBron James still committed to Paris Olympics, but health remains the big key

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar, has died in a car crash

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar, has died in a car crash

An ex-Olympian pleads guilty to sexually assaulting boys – but the total number of victims ‘remains unknown,’ DA says

An ex-Olympian pleads guilty to sexually assaulting boys – but the total number of victims ‘remains unknown,’ DA says

The Paris Olympics medals are made with pieces of the Eiffel Tower

The Paris Olympics medals are made with pieces of the Eiffel Tower

Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius freed after serving nearly 9 years in prison for killing girlfriend

Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius freed after serving nearly 9 years in prison for killing girlfriend

Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return

Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return

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Column: Haudenosaunee deserves a lacrosse team of its own at the 2028 Olympics

Column: Haudenosaunee deserves a lacrosse team of its own at the 2028 Olympics

Pan American Games set to open in Chile with many athletes eyeing spots at the Paris Olympics

Pan American Games set to open in Chile with many athletes eyeing spots at the Paris Olympics

Cricket and flag football among 5 sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games

Cricket and flag football among 5 sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions

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