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Rafael Nadal Pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics

Nadal, who reached the French Open semifinals last week but lost to Novak Djokovic, has...

Runner Says Tainted Burrito Led to Test for Banned Substance

Shelby Houlihan, the American record holder in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters, was banned for...

Biden Admin Extends Protections to Transgender Students

The move reverses Trump-era policy and stands against proposals in many states to bar transgender...

Denmark Game at Euro 2020 Suspended After Eriksen Collapses

Christian Eriksen had just played a short pass when he fell face-forward onto the ground.

Prince Harry Spreads News About Invictus Games in Germany

Prince Harry took a break from paternity leave to announce the return of his Invictus...

No Audience, New Venue, but Westminster Dog Show Barks on

The show was rescheduled from its usual February dates and isn't allowing in-person spectators.

Sponsors Hail Naomi Osaka’s ‘Courage’ on Mental Health

A few years ago, a star athlete dropping out of a major tennis tournament over...

Naomi Osaka Withdraws from French Open, Cites Anxiety

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open and wrote on Twitter that she would be...

Tokyo Olympics Looking More and More Like Fan-Free Event

Even local fans may be barred from venues when the games open in just under...

Joe West Poised to Break Umpiring Record with 5,376th Game

Cowboy Joe is headed for No. 1, closing in on the top spot on the...

Verstappen Wins Monaco GP, Takes F1 Title Lead From Hamilton

Max Verstappen won the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time to take the Formula...

Retired Black Players Say NFL Brain-Injury Payouts Show Bias

The NFL has insisted on using a scoring algorithm on the dementia testing that assumes...