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Michigan's Greg Harden, who advised Tom Brady, Michael Phelps and more, dies at 75
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Greg Harden, who counseled countless people at the University of Michigan from Tom Brady to Michael Phelps, and Desmond Howard to J.J. McCarthy, has died. He was 75. Michigan athletics spokesman Dave Ablauf said the family informed the athletic department...
Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces
PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles stole the show at the Paris Olympics with a captivating comeback that had everyone watching everything she did both in and out of the gymnasium. All eyes were on Biles as she won four medals, but the spotlight was bright enough to highlight new names, new...
When do the 2024 Paris Olympics end? What to know about the closing ceremony
PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics are coming to a close on Sunday. U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles made a triumphant return, taking her Olympic gold tally to seven. French swimmer Léon Marchand won five medals — four of them gold — fulfilling comparisons to Michael Phelps....
Olympics give athletes a chance to win gold — and also cash in on their short time in spotlight
PARIS (AP) — Noah Lyles wasted no time. After winning the 100 meters at the Paris Olympics, he promptly declared what he wanted the most as the newly anointed Fastest Man Alive. “ I want my own shoe,” he said. “I want my own trainer. I’m dead serious. I want a sneaker....
Americans have more depth than anyone at the pool, but gold medals harder and harder to come by
NANTERRE, France (AP) — No one can match America's depth at the pool. That said, claiming the top step on the Olympic medal podium is no longer a given for U.S. swimmers. Nine days of thrilling competition at La Defense Arena wrapped up Sunday night with the...
One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who's caught doping
PARIS (AP) — In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down Monday on his support for tougher sanctions — including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive for a banned substance. “If you test positive, you should never be allowed to come back and...
Snoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics' global stage. He's just being himself
PARIS (AP) — Snoop Dogg steps out of a sleek black SUV, his entourage in tow, as a Parisian crowd erupts into chants of “Snoop, Snoop, Snoop!” outside the NBC set. Decked out in a custom-made, Noah Lyles-themed USA sweatsuit, the ultra-smooth entertainer glides past the adoring...
For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend
PARIS (AP) — Overcome with emotion, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif left the ring in tears after a resounding victory this weekend. Khelif has faced days of hateful comments and false accusations about her gender following her first fight against an Italian opponent who quit seconds into their bout....
Iconic Olympians Carl Lewis and Michael Phelps honored at gala for their philanthropy contributions
PARIS (AP) — Sharon Stone leaped with joy at the sight of Carl Lewis and was left speechless when Michael Phelps entered the room. During the Sports for Peace gala at the Four Seasons George V in Paris many shared Stone's exuberance for the two iconic Olympians. Phelps and Lewis...
Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics
NANTERRE, France (AP) — Every year on Aug. 3, Katie Ledecky is reminded of her first Olympic gold medal. She was just 15 years old, a reserved high schooler who had surprisingly made the U.S. swim team for the London Games. Then she went out and shocked the world, beating everyone...
