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Titmus stuns Ledecky to win 400 free at worlds
Ariarne Titmus rallied midway through the final lap to upset Katie Ledecky and win the 400-meter freestyle at the world swimming championships Sunday night, denying the American star a record fourth straight title in the event.
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W2W4 at Tour de France: Who will end up wearing the yellow jersey?
There are no shortage of contenders to wear the yellow jersey as the Tour de France hits its final week.
Tour de France: Yates wins Stage 15, Alaphilippe struggles
Britain's Simon Yates won his second stage of this year's Tour de France whilst leader Julian Alaphilippe struggled to cling on to the yellow jersey.
The French are feasting, Geraint Thomas fading at Tour de France
Thibaut Pinot stole the show Saturday at the Tour de France, while last year's champion, Geraint Thomas, had a day to forget.
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After Larry Nassar: The journey of Judge Rosemarie Aquilina
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After shattering the record on a mind-numbing 21-day trail, ultrarunner Annie Weiss eyes iconic Badwater 135
Last year, fueled by Twinkies and hamburgers, Annie Weiss set the fastest-known time on the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail across Wisconsin. On Monday, she'll take her strategy to one of the most grueling ultra races in the world.
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Li Na discusses her road to the Hall of Fame
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Rachel Garcia, U.S. softball team set to take on global powers at International Cup
Cat Osterman continues her comeback as Rachel Garcia, the Women's College World Series' most outstanding player, makes her 2019 debut with Team USA.
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Italy wins vote to host 2026 Winter Games
For the second time in 20 years, Italy will host the Olympics Winter Games, in 2026. IOC members voted for Milan-Cortina over Stockholm-Are from Sweden on Monday.
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Semenya wins 800, wants to defend world title
Caster Semenya easily won the women's 800 at the Prefontaine Classic on Sunday, as an international court continues to debate her future in the event.
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Breakdancing moves closer to 2024 Paris debut
IOC members have endorsed requests to provisionally add breakdancing to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, pending a final decision in December 2020, and organizers can now look for a street venue.
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Born out of competition, breakdancing is a natural for the Olympics
Paris wants to include hip-hop's original dance in the 2024 Games.
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- Titmus stuns Ledecky to win 400 free at worlds
- Tour: Pinot takes Stage 14, Thomas loses ground
- Biles wins U.S. Classic for sixth straight year
- Harden passes on World Cup to focus on Rockets
- Study proposes more power for U.S. athletes
- Tour de France body plans bigger women's event
- Women outnumber men on Team GB for 1st time