Olympics News
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USA Basketball names 3 WNBA coaches as Women's World Cup assistants
Nate Tibbetts, Natalie Nakase and Stephanie White will assist Kara Lawson coaching the U.S. women's basketball team at the FIBA Women's World Cup in September.
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IOC urges sports to let Belarus athletes compete under flag
Athletes from Belarus should once again compete with their full national identity and not be vetted for neutral status, the International Olympic Committee says.
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Ultramarathoner dies after having medical emergency in Arizona event
A runner in a grueling 250-mile ultramarathon on trails across northern Arizona has died after experiencing a medical emergency.
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Lindsey Vonn nominated to U.S. ski team for next season
Lindsey Vonn, who is at least a year and a half from even thinking about returning to the World Cup circuit, was among the 48 athletes nominated to the U.S. Alpine ski team for the upcoming season.
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Puerto Rican basketball icon José 'Piculín' Ortiz dies at 62
José "Piculín" Ortiz, a center who played briefly in the NBA but was considered one of the greatest Puerto Rican players of all time, has died at the age of 62.
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Thousands at funeral for F1 driver, Paralympian Alex Zanardi
Alex Zanardi's funeral in Italy drew thousands Tuesday, after the former Paralympic gold medalist and F1 driver died Friday at 59.
