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Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With 2 Dozen Criminal Charges, Dies By Suicide

Former USA Gymnastics and Olympic coach John Geddert died by suicide on Thursday, just hours after Michigan's Attorney General charged him with sexual assault and human trafficking.

Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With 2 Dozen Criminal Charges, Dies By Suicide

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After Undergoing Surgery For Car Crash, Tiger Woods 'Awake, Responsive'

Tiger Woods was involved in a single-car accident in Southern California. A rod was inserted into his tibia to stabilize injuries, and pins and screws were used to stabilize foot and ankle injuries.

After Undergoing Surgery For Car Crash, Tiger Woods 'Awake, Responsive'

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Olympic Athletes Train Through COVID-19 Uncertainty

The delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics are five months away and it's uncertain whether the games will be held. But athletes are trying to keep focused and train.

Olympic Athletes Train Through COVID-19 Uncertainty

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A Golfer's Dream Delayed, But Finally Realized At The Game's Highest Level

Kamaiu Johnson practices ahead of his PGA Tour debut on Thursday at legendary Pebble Beach. Johnson, 27, was discovered by a golf pro at age 13 after he had dropped out of school. Courtesy Marc Howard Photo hide caption

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A Golfer's Dream Delayed, But Finally Realized At The Game's Highest Level

When 27-year-old Kamaiu Johnson tees off in the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, it'll mark the culmination of an improbable journey.

A Golfer's Dream Delayed, But Finally Realized At The Game's Highest Level

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Brady Leads Tampa Bay Bucs To Super Bowl Win Over Kansas City Chiefs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl 55 — 31-9 — in a dominating fashion over the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback Tom Brady won his record seventh championship.

Brady Leads Tampa Bay Bucs To Super Bowl Win Over Kansas City Chiefs

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Referee Sarah Thomas Will Make Super Bowl History - But She's Part of a Trend

NFL official Sarah Thomas is set to become the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl. "When you start having more and more and more females, no one's doing it for the recognition. They are doing it because they love it." Scott Halleran/Getty Images hide caption

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Referee Sarah Thomas Will Make Super Bowl History - But She's Part of a Trend

For the first time, a woman will be among the referees working during a Super Bowl. Sarah Thomas is part of a growing number of women officiating at the highest level of men's sports leagues.

Referee Sarah Thomas Will Make Super Bowl History - But She's Part of a Trend

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Super Bowl Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs To Play Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The big game is set after Sunday's conference championship games. The defending champion Chiefs will play the Buccaneers in Tampa — the first time one of the Super Bowl contestants has a home game.

Super Bowl Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs To Play Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Remembering Baseball Legend Hank Aaron

Hammerin' Hank Aaron has died. The right-handed slugger was one of baseball's best all time hitters. As fierce as he was on the field, he was champion for civil rights off the field.

Remembering Baseball Legend Hank Aaron

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The Latest On The NBA's Struggles With The Coronavirus

The NBA had a big week with a blockbuster trade and new concerns about the coronavirus as it ripples across the league and forces more game postponements.

The Latest On The NBA's Struggles With The Coronavirus

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NFL Playoffs Kick Off With Super Wild Card Weekend

The NFL playoffs are underway, and there have been some unexpected moves: The league added two extra teams for the postseason, and the Cleveland Browns managed to pull out a win.

NFL Playoffs Kick Off With Super Wild Card Weekend

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Saturday Sports: Ohio State And Alabama To Face Off In National Championship

College football is inching closer to the end of a tumultous year. And 2020 has been a year of firsts for women in major league sports.

Saturday Sports: Ohio State And Alabama To Face Off In National Championship

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NBA Play Resumes After Shortest Off-Season In League History

The new NBA season tips off on Tuesday. There won't be a protective bubble, and teams will travel from city to city. It comes amid record-setting surges of coronavirus deaths and cases.

NBA Play Resumes After Shortest Off-Season In League History

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