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Simone Biles withdraws from team final at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles, who stunned the Olympic world Tuesday when she pulled out of the U.S. group tumbling finals, said the emotional toll of the Tokyo Games, not an physical injury, provoked her withdrawal. “Physically, I feel good. I’m in shape,” she told Hoda Kotb on NBC’s “TODAY” show following her exit. “Emotionally, it varies on…
Tokyo Olympics: American Regan Smith wins bronze medal in women’s 100M backstroke
Kaylee McKeown has given the Australian women another swimming gold medal. McKeown backed up her status as the world record-holder in the ladies’ 100-meter backstroke with a winning season of 57.47 seconds. That is simply misguided she set for the current year of 57.45. The silver went to Canada’s Kylie Masse in 57.72, while previous…
Tokyo Olympics: U.S. swimmers win 8 medals, including historic 6 on Sunday
U.S. swimmers on Monday added two additional medals following their historic opening day performance Sunday at the Tokyo Olympics. Australia’s Ariarne Titmus defeated American Katie Ledecky Monday to win one of the more expected races of the Summer Games. Ledecky procured a silver decoration in 3:57.36 – the fourth-quickest time at any point recorded. Following…
San Diego Padres gets All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier from Pittsburgh Pirates
The San Diego Padres are getting second baseman Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources disclosed to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Frazier, 29, who leads baseball in hits this year, is definitely not a free agent until after the 2022 season. In return, the Pirates are obtaining right-hander Michell Miliano, shortstop Tucupita Marcano and outfielder Jack…
Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp has died following bicycle crash
New York Jets colleague mentor Greg Knapp has passed on, five days in the wake of being associated with a bicycling crash, the Knapp family reported on Thursday. He was 58. Nicknamed “Knapper,” he “was called back home to Heaven, where he will be reunited with his Dad,” the family said in an assertion. “Those…
Motorola is now selling the Moto G100 midrange battery champ in the US
Motorola is currently selling the Moto G100 in the US, in the wake of presenting it recently for Latin American and European markets. It accompanies midrange specs like a major 5,000mAh battery, 5G, and a 90Hz screen for a $599 MSRP. From this point until August fifth, Motorola is offering a $100 markdown off the…
As EUR/JPY Forecast Improves, Empower Markets Provides Tools for Traders Success
Empower Markets helps traders to navigate complex market conditions with 100% funds security and 24/5 customer support. AUSTRALIA – As certain elements of the forex market forecasts improve, opportunities have begun to open up for traders. The EUR/JPY pair has come back from recent low points, regaining the 130.00 mark and giving traders further confidence…
Zach LaVine not travel with U.S. Olympic men’s team to Tokyo for the Olympics
Group USA guard Zach LaVine was placed into health and safety protocols on Monday and didn’t go with the remainder of the team on its trip to Tokyo for the Olympics. USA Basketball said in a statement that it trusted LaVine would have the option to join the team in Japan in the not so…
New Hampshire Motor Speedway: Aric Almirola wins wet and dark NASCAR Cup Series race
With darkness closing in, Aric Almirola sprung to life late Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and pulled off the unexpected victory, the first of the year for Stewart-Haas Racing. “There is no doubt we have struggled,” Almirola said. “But guess what? We’re going playoff racing.” The victory was a required lift for Ford and…
Team USA builds momentum with win over Spain in final game before Tokyo Olympics
Group USA gathered some required momentum for the Olympics with a quality success over current world champion Spain, 83-76, on Sunday night in its last display game prior to making a beeline for Tokyo. In the wake of falling behind by upwards of nine focuses in the first half, Team USA flaunted its shooting muscle…