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Postponed Olympics gives Blue Point decathlete Jack Flood more time to train
9 hours ago | Newsday
"I think a delay is a blessing because this gives me more time to stay focused, be patient and progress as an Olympic athlete," Jack Flood said.
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Olympics-Phelps urges athletes to take care of mental health after Games delay
13 hours ago | National Post
NEW YORK - Olympic great Michael Phelps has voiced his concerns over the negative impact on athletes' mental health of the Tokyo Games postponement prompted by the new...
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'I don't want to give away any secrets but.': Russian swimmer Efimova suggests mystery Juventus star was keen on hooking up
17 hours ago | RT
Russian six-time world breaststroke champion Yulia Efimova has revealed she made a splash with a mystery football star who wanted to get to know the swim stunner a little bit...
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‘Miracle on Ice' hockey team reflects on their big win 40 years later
2 days ago | NBC News
Last month marked the 40th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice,” when the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team shocked the world by beating the powerhouse Soviet Union. Our José...
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The Class of 2020: A look at basketball's new Hall of Famers
2 days ago | Boston Herald
By TIM REYNOLDS
A look at the newest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, announced on Saturday:
KOBE BRYANT
Key stats: 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7...
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The $200 Million the Olympics Postponement Took From Team U.S.A
2 days ago | NY Times
The Summer Olympics in Tokyo have been postponed a year. That means nearly $200 million in funding, which American athletes depend on for living and training expenses, likely...
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Olympic swimmer Bruce Furniss recovering in hospital after massive heart attack
3 days ago | Los Angeles Times
After suffering a massive heart attack, Olympic swimmer Bruce Furniss of Villa Park has taken "a major turn for the better" and is expected to make a full recovery.
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FIFA adjusts the age limit for postponed men's Olympic soccer tournament at Tokyo 2020
3 days ago | CBS Sports | 2 articles
Players will not lose out on their last year of youth eligibility
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FIFA extends men's age limit for Tokyo Olympics due to virus
3 days ago | Saint Louis Today | 2 articles
GENEVA - FIFA has extended the age limit for the men's soccer tournament at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Latest: FIFA extends age limit for Tokyo Olympics
3 days ago | Saint Louis Today
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