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OLYMPICS Simone Biles sticks landing in balance beam at Olympics TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles has won a bronze medal in balance beam, her first of the Tokyo Olympics. The American gymnastics star finished behind gold medalist Guan Chenchen and silver medalist Tang Xijing both of China. A week after taking herself out of several competitions to focus on her…

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OLYMPICS Simone Biles sticks landing in balance beam at Olympics TOKYO (AP) — Chinese gymnasts Guan Chenchen and Tang Xijing have swept the gold and silver in balance beam. American Simone Biles won bronze in the event, her first of the Tokyo Olympics. Guan took the gold with a score of 14.633, ahead of Tang (14.233). Biles (14.000) earned her…

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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 at the Tokyo Games today. 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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Sports Writer

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.

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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…

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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…