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Shoe issue keeps triple jump star Yulimar Rojas from long jump at track world championships
Track and field's governing body said Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas can't compete in long jump at the world championships because she wore triple jump shoes, which have a thicker sole, during her qualifying jump in June.
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British Triathlon creates 'open' category for transgender athletes
British Triathlon have announced changes to gender categories that see transgender and nonbinary athletes included in an "open" category.
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Allyson Felix on USA Track's 151-person roster for world championships; Sha'Carri Richardson not on list
Allyson Felix was named to the mixed relay pool Tuesday when USA Track and Field released its 151-person roster for worlds. Not on the roster: Sha'Carri Richardson.
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Wout van Aert wins Stage 4, extends overall lead in Tour de France
Wout van Aert of Belgium captured the hilly fourth stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday and is now 25 seconds ahead of Yves Lampaert in the overall standings and 32 seconds clear of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar.
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Toronto Maple Leafs promote Hockey Hall of Famer, four-time Olympic gold medalist Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser to assistant general manager
The Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday promoted six-time Olympian and Hockey Hall of Famer Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser to assistant general manager.
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Former NBA player Lorenzo Brown eligible to play for Spain
Former NBA player Lorenzo Brown is eligible to play for Spain's national team after being granted Spanish citizenship.
