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The US Women’s Basketball Team Is an Olympic Dynasty, and We Don’t Talk About It Enough
Women’s basketball has struggled for years to be taken as seriously as the men’s sport, and although there are many…
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Rebeca Andrade Reacts to the First All-Black Podium in Olympic Gymnastics History
This year’s Olympic gymnastics were full of emotional moments, but one of the most powerful actually took place off the…
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15 Figure Skating Jumps, Spins, and Other Moves, Explained
Figure skating is right up there with gymnastics in terms of its ability to make your jaw drop with athletes’…
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Olympic Pole Vaulters Travel to the Games With Their Own Poles — and Yes, It Can Be a Pain
If you saw Armand “Mondo” Duplantis fly over the 6.25 meter (roughly 20.5 feet) bar at the 2024 Paris Olympics,…
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Why Can’t We Stop Crying At the Olympics?
One thing about me? I cry at all lifecycle events. Weddings, bat mitzvahs, proposals, gender reveals, surprise military homecomings, you…
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Should We All Be Doing More Medicine Ball Slams?
Medicine ball slams may seem daunting. But once you get the hang of the exercise, it might become your new…
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How Tyra “Hurricane” Black Became One of Pro Pickleball’s First Black Players
There are moments that change our lives forever, and for professional pickleball star Tyra “Hurricane” Black, that turning point came…
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What Are the Rules of Sitting Volleyball?
Volleyball is one of the most eagerly anticipated events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, so it’s a good time…
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WNBA Star A’ja Wilson Has One Goal: “Be Better”
A’ja Wilson is on fire right now. To summarize the Las Vegas Aces center’s year: She’s averaging a stunning 27.2…
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Why Do Water Polo Players Wear Those Hats During Matches?
As anyone who’s watched a swim meet knows, swimmers wear caps in the pool. These protect the hair from chlorine,…
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