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Author: Aria Gerson, USA TODAY

Sports

Impact of 1999 Women’s World Cup went far beyond Brandi Chastain’s iconic goal

July 10, 2020Aria Gerson, USA TODAYComments Off on Impact of 1999 Women’s World Cup went far beyond Brandi Chastain’s iconic goal

The USA winning the Women’s World Cup soccer 21 years ago was a historic moment — and not just because of the thrilling ending vs. China.

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Usain Bolt posts baby daughter’s name and photos on social media

July 7, 2020Aria Gerson, USA TODAYComments Off on Usain Bolt posts baby daughter’s name and photos on social media

Usain Bolt revealed his baby’s name and posted photos Tuesday, on the 30th birthday of his longtime girlfriend, Kasi Bennett.

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Players, union call on WNBA to remove Kelly Loeffler as Atlanta Dream co-owner

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020Aria Gerson, USA TODAYComments Off on Players, union call on WNBA to remove Kelly Loeffler as Atlanta Dream co-owner

Several players and the players’ association have called on the WNBA to remove Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler over her recent comments.

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FC Dallas game at ‘MLS is Back’ tournament postponed after nine players test positive for COVID-19

July 4, 2020Aria Gerson, USA TODAYComments Off on FC Dallas game at ‘MLS is Back’ tournament postponed after nine players test positive for COVID-19

Nine FC Dallas players and one coach tested positive for COVID-19, postponing its opening game of the “MLS is Back” tournament against Vancouver.

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‘Athletes will no longer be silenced’: Olympic, Paralympic athletes call for policy change

June 27, 2020Aria Gerson, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Athletes will no longer be silenced’: Olympic, Paralympic athletes call for policy change

A group of Olympic and Paralympic athletes wrote a letter to the IOC calling for the abolishment of Rule 50, which prevents protests at the Olympics.

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Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Duplantier on being Black in baseball: ‘I feel like I’m on an island’

June 17, 2020Aria Gerson, USA TODAYComments Off on Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Duplantier on being Black in baseball: ‘I feel like I’m on an island’

Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Duplantier shared a racist experience he had during high school and how he felt like he was on an island.

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Remembering June 17, 1994, the day when sports collided

June 17, 2020Aria Gerson, USA TODAYComments Off on Remembering June 17, 1994, the day when sports collided

On June 17, 1994, the police pursuit of OJ Simpson overshadowed all other sports events of the day, including the NBA Finals, and the World Cup.

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Texans DE J.J. Watt responds to a fan about taking a knee: ‘Don’t speak for me’

June 13, 2020Aria Gerson, USA TODAYComments Off on Texans DE J.J. Watt responds to a fan about taking a knee: ‘Don’t speak for me’

J.J. Watt sent a tweet Saturday seemingly dismissing a fan’s suggestion that he would refuse to kneel for the national anthem.

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Charlotte Hornets’ Nic Batum thought of 4-year-old son as he attended anti-racism protest

June 10, 2020Aria Gerson, USA TODAYComments Off on Charlotte Hornets’ Nic Batum thought of 4-year-old son as he attended anti-racism protest

Hornets players Nic Batum and Bismack Biyombo want to use NBA platform to “raise our voice for those who can’t be heard.”

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27 years ago, Julie Krone made history when she became first female jockey to win Triple Crown race

June 5, 2020Aria Gerson, USA TODAYComments Off on 27 years ago, Julie Krone made history when she became first female jockey to win Triple Crown race

On June 5, 1993, Julie Krone won the Belmont Stakes and set a standard no female jockey has matched even today.

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At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

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College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

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