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'You have to be 100%': Why Simone Biles withdrew from the team final
Tuesday's news that Biles had withdrawn midway through the gymnastics team final hit hard. But maybe it's the beginning of a new era in which mental health and safety are truly more important than gold medals.
Biles exited gymnastics team final for her mental health
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The bigger picture? Nope, a likely Texas-OU move comes down to one factor
The rumblings of Texas and Oklahoma likely moving to the SEC remind us that the power brokers pulling the strings don't factor in the greater good.
Answering the biggest questions for Texas, Oklahoma and what comes next
Here's what we know and what questions remain as Texas and OU take steps toward leaving the Big 12.
MLB TRADE DEADLINE
4 P.M. ET ON FRIDAY
What Jeff Passan is hearing as Friday's MLB trade deadline approaches
Here's the latest Jeff Passan is hearing could go down with just four days remaining until Friday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.
Trade deadline grades: Winners, losers and details for every major deal
Here's our report card for every big move as the deadline approaches.
FOOTBALL KICKOFF ON ESPN+
Watch streaming: 2021 Football Kickoff
TOKYO OLYMPICS
6,000 meters to immortality: Win or lose, Katie Ledecky has her Olympic legacy
By the end of these Olympics, Ledecky could be one of America's most historic Olympians.
Everything you need to know about Olympic baseball rosters
The Olympic baseball teams feature some familiar names and some relative unknowns.
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NBA DRAFT
8 P.M. ET THURSDAY ON ESPN
Ranking the NBA draft's top 30 prospects -- including a shocker at No. 1
Where do Cade Cunningham and the top prospects check in? Kevin Pelton reveals his top 30 -- and two eye-opening omissions.
2021 NBA mock draft: All 60 picks based on latest intel and scouting
We're less than a week from the draft, and new names have rocketed into lottery position.
FREE AGENCY
STARTS WEDNESDAY
Previews, predictions for all 32 NHL teams in free agency
Here's a rundown of every team's outlook, including players hitting free agency, cap space, and signings and trades each team should make.
Free-agency-week buzz: Jack Eichel, goalie carousel and more
NHL free agency is nearly upon us, with multiple teams looking to make major splashes this summer.
AARON RODGERS AND PACKERS
'Last Dance' approach comes with obstacles for Rodgers, Packers
This "dance" is far from a sure thing, but it's a sign that an NFL star can control his career more than ever before.
Orlovsky: Rodgers took a huge swing and miss
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- OU, Texas formally ask SEC for member invite
- SB shuffle: Lamar wants title, then jersey No. 1
- Sources: MLB extends Bauer's leave for 3rd time
- Canelo-Plant fight talks broken off, sources say
- Chiefs' Mahomes buys stake in Sporting KC
- Rolovich to obey all policies 'for the unvaccinated'
- Biles exits, citing mental health; ROC tops U.S.
- Happy camper? Rodgers joins Packers on 1st day
- Ranking the top 30 NBA draft prospects
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Either Tom Brady's accuracy is amazing or this is some great editing
Tom Brady releases a video of him playing catch with a football launcher.
On This Date
Flashback: Rose sets all-time singles record
On July 27, 1984, Pete Rose hit his 3,053rd career single, passing Ty Cobb for the most all time.
Looking ahead in NBA
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NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: Where the Milwaukee Bucks and every team stand for 2021-22
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
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