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Olympics 2021 live updates: Sydney McLaughlin breaks own world record, plus more from Tokyo
While the 400-meter hurdles between Sydney McLaughlin and Dalilah Muhammad lived up to the hype, other Americans, like Tamyra Mensah-Stock and Devon Allen, also showed out.
McLaughlin and Muhammad's duel in the 400m hurdles lived up to the hype
The pair started a new chapter in American track and field.
TOP HEADLINES
BILES' IMPACT
Simone Biles has changed what it means to be an elite gymnast
While inventing new skills and winning an astonishing number of medals, Biles has also demonstrated a different way to win. She is paving the way for other gymnasts to use their own voices to create change in a sport that desperately needs it.
Biles discusses her mental health, challenges after winning bronze on beam
In a post-event interview, she said she received an outpouring of messages from mental health advocates.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS
TOKYO OLYMPICS
WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
'Strike while the iron's hot': Women's hoops coaches hope Kaplan gender equity review instigates change
The Kaplan review reaffirmed what most coaches already knew. But they're hopeful the data helps lessen disparities for the women's NCAA tournament.
ABBY'S PLACES
NEW EPISODE STREAMING NOW
Abby meets up with The 99ers (Episode 5)
TOKYO OLYMPICS
Olympics LIVE: GB's Brown wins skateboard bronze
Sky Brown, 13, became Great Britain's youngest Olympic medallist ever on Wednesday after winning bronze in the women's park skateboarding.
Should the USWNT have brought a younger squad to Tokyo?
USWNT devoid of chemistry as Olympic gold chance slips away
The players weren't clicking and weren't aggressive and the team looked like a shadow of itself.
OLYMPIC BASKETBALL
The Undefeated
Dawn Staley on the pressure of Tokyo Games: 'I've had feelings that I've never had before as a head coach'
As the U.S women's Olympic team prepares for the knockout round, Staley shares the challenges that come with the quest for a gold medal.
Irish influence: Notre Dame's Diggins-Smith, Loyd help fuel Team USA's backcourt
Former Irish stars Skylar Diggins-Smith and Jewell Loyd are making their Olympic debut for Team USA
TOKYO OLYMPICS
Born to be on Team USA: Jessica Springsteen is a star in her own right
When Jessica Springsteen competes in equestrian jumping at the Olympics, she'll aim to take her famous family name to new a level.
Top Headlines
- Stewart, Team USA rout Australia to reach semis
- IOC suspends inquiry into Saunders' gesture
- McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles WR to win gold
- U.S. women's volleyball advances to semifinals
- Osaka among 3 to pull out of tuneup in Montreal
- Biles wins bronze in return: 'Doing this for me'
- 1st for U.S.: Black women's wrestler wins gold
- Gender equity review suggests combined Final 4
From journeywoman to All-Star
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Betnijah Laney's remarkable yearlong journey from waiver wire to first-time WNBA All-Star
A year ago, Betnijah Laney was cut from the WNBA. She finished the season as the 2020 Most Improved Player, and is now one of the league's best.
Where it all began
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Inside the WNBA's inaugural game, 25 seasons later
The first WNBA game was June 21, 1997. Penny Toler reflects on her historic basket and Teresa Weatherspoon admits some players were "scared to death."
