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OLYMPICS Biles to return for balance beam finals TOKYO (AP) — U.S. gymnast Simone Biles plans to compete in the balance beam finals in a few hours. Just a little over a week ago, the 24-year-old Biles stepped away from competition to focus on her mental health. Biles said she was dealing with the “twisties,” what happens when an athlete…

Update on the latest sports

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OLYMPICS American gymnast Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals TOKYO (AP) — U.S. gymnast Simone Biles plans to compete in the balance beam finals in a few hours. Just a little over a week ago, the 24-year-old Biles stepped away from competition to focus on her mental health. Biles said she was dealing with the “twisties,” what happens…

Update on the latest sports

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OLYMPICS American gymnast Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals TOKYO (AP) — U.S. gymnast Simone Biles plans to compete in the balance beam finals in a few hours. Just a little over a week ago, the 24-year-old Biles stepped away from competition to focus on her mental health. Biles said she was dealing with the “twisties,” what happens…

Manning tamed doubts, injuries to secure Hall of Fame status

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer
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Peyton Manning overcame injuries, doubts and heartache to become the first starting quarterback to win Super Bowls with two franchises. The No. 1 overall pick by Indianapolis in the 1998 NFL draft won his first ring with the Colts in 2007 and his second ring in Denver five years ago. Manning joined the Broncos after missing a season with a neck injury that required several surgeries and led to his tearful release from the Colts. Manning will be introduced by his father, Archie, who always was willing to give his sons advice so long as he was asked.

AP Source: Nuggets reach deals with Barton, Green

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A person with knowledge of the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press that the Denver Nuggets have reached two-year agreements with a pair of their free agents, guard Will Barton and forward JaMychal Green. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deals can’t be finalized until Friday, though they were reached as the NBA free agency negotiating period opened. Barton’s deal is for $32 million and Green’s for $17 million.

Update on the latest sports

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OLYMPICS American gymnast Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals TOKYO (AP) — U.S. gymnast Simone Biles plans to compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday. Just a little over a week ago, the 24-year-old Biles stepped away from competition to focus on her mental health. Biles said she was dealing with the “twisties,” what happens when an…

Update on the latest sports

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OLYMPICS American gymnast Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals TOKYO (AP) — U.S. gymnast Simone Biles plans to compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday. Just a little over a week ago, the 24-year-old Biles stepped away from competition to focus on her mental health. Biles said she was dealing with the “twisties,” what happens when an…

NFL Alumni, CDC fight COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy

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NFL Alumni Health announced Monday that in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention it is kicking off an outreach and education initiative to help build COVID-19 vaccination confidence. The campaign features some 40 current and retired NFL players who will encourage the public to make the decision to protect themselves, their families and their communities by getting vaccinated. Marshall Faulk says his message is for those hesitant to get the vaccine to seek their doctor’s advice and ignore all the chatter on social media. Rod Woodson says education will lead to more jabs in the arm.

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BILES RETURNS American gymnast Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals TOKYO (AP) — U.S. gymnast Simone Biles plans to compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday. Just a little over a week ago, the 24-year-old Biles stepped away from competition to focus on her mental health. Biles said she was dealing with the “twisties,” what happens when…

Olympics Latest: Krajewski wins individual eventing gold

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TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: Julia Krajewski of Germany won individual eventing gold after countrymate and two-time defending champion Michael Jung stumbled during the cross country segment. Jung broke a frangible pin that cost him 11 penalty points and a…