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Why Smith and Carlos Raised Their Fists
In 1968, two black Olympic athletes protested during the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Few understood the message they were trying to send.
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The Smith-Carlos Black Power salute: Once vilified, now praised
Tommie Smith, John Carlos were ridiculed after raising fists during 1968 Olympics. Fifty years on, they inspire others.
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Aly Raisman Joins Chorus of Criticism Against New USA Gymnastics Head
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman spoke out against the new interim president and CEO of USA Gymnastics Monday.
In a series of tweets, Raisman criticized USA Gymnastics for hiring...
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Kansas City to host 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships at Sprint Center
Championship stepping stone for 2020 Olympics
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Simone Biles lashes out at new USA Gymnastics chief for 'anti-Nike' tweet
Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles has criticized newly-appointed USA gymnastics CEO Mary Bono for posting an anti-Nike tweet after the sportswear giant announced it...
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Rival Koreas to meet in late October to discuss plans to jointly host 2032 Olympics
Special Olympics athletes go for gold in Roseville soccer competition
After training for months, hundreds of Special Olympics athletes were in Roseville putting their soccer skills to the test on Sunday.
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As South Korean Athletes Avoid the Draft, Some Ask: Why Not K-Pop Stars?
For decades, medal winners in the Olympics and other events have been excused from South Korea's mandatory military service. Some people are asking why.
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Simone Biles Upset by USA Gymnastics President's Anti-Nike Tweet
Olympic champion Simone Biles is upset about an anti-Nike tweet from USA Gymnastics interim president and CEO Mary Bono.
Bono was appointed Friday to hold the position while...
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Olympic champ Simone Biles criticizes new USA Gymnastics interim president's Nike tweet
A controversial tweet quickly surfaced after the new interim president of USA Gymnastics was announced.
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Pippa Middleton gives birth to a baby boy
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Meghan and Harry announced their pregnancy on a sensitive day
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Concord man charged with assaulting 2-year-old girl
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Mom's trick for getting baby to sleep through night helpful for parents
She swears it gets her daughter to sleep for 12 hours every night. Read more ...
Critically endangered bongo calf named Taylor Swift escapes zoo enclosure
Taylor Swift didn't need a getaway car to escape from an exhibit at the Sacramento Zoo. Read more ...
Fish and game commissioner resigns after bragging about killing family of...
"So I shot a whole family of baboons." Read more ...
Father sitting on porch killed by bullet fired at street sign, deputies say
The man's family was sitting inside the house when the shooting happened, officials say. Read more ...