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IOC Awards Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games

With the selection over the Kazakh city Almaty, Beijing will become the first city to host both winter and summer games. Beijing hosted the 2008 Summer Games.

IOC Awards Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games

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Women Want To Stay In The Game, But Life Intervenes
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Women Want To Stay In The Game, But Life Intervenes

Basketball is the most popular sport among both boys and girls, but many women end up dropping the game in adulthood, even though they still love it. Injuries, work and family are three reasons why.

Women Want To Stay In The Game, But Life Intervenes

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Portland, Ore., Soccer Fans Gear Up For Women's World Cup Final

It's the U.S. and Japan in Sunday's Women's World Cup final in Vancouver, Canada — a rematch of the 2011 championship. Soccer-crazed fans in Portland, Ore., who watched Japan's fortuitous win over England this week, provide plenty of insight about what it will take for the U.S. team to avenge it's loss four years ago.

Portland, Ore., Soccer Fans Gear Up For Women's World Cup Final

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With U.S. Open Victory, Jordan Spieth Wins Second Major In A Row

Jordan Spieth won the U.S. Open on Sunday for the second leg of golf's grand slam. He is only the sixth player to win the Masters and the U.S. Open in the same year.

With U.S. Open Victory, Jordan Spieth Wins Second Major In A Row

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Golfers Navigate Tricky U.S. Open Course At Chambers Bay

For the first time, the U.S. Open golf championship will be played in the Pacific Northwest. The Chambers Bay course used to be a sand and gravel quarry next to Puget Sound. Players will have to use their imagination to conquer its quirks.

Golfers Navigate Tricky U.S. Open Course At Chambers Bay

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Golden State Warriors Beat Cleveland To Win NBA Championship

In Game 6 of the NBA championship series, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 to capture the NBA title. Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala each scored 25 points.

Golden State Warriors Beat Cleveland To Win NBA Championship

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Warriors' Shooters Get The Job Done, Tie NBA Finals 2-2

The Golden State Warriors tied up the NBA Finals series 2-2. On the road in Cleveland, the Warriors beat the Cavaliers 103-82. Game 5 will be played on Sunday in Oakland, Calif.

Warriors' Shooters Get The Job Done, Tie NBA Finals 2-2

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With 2-1 Finals Lead, What's LeBron James' Secret Motivation?

Cavaliers forward LeBron James urges on the crowd during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Cleveland. The Cavs lead the series 2-1 and host Game 4 Thursday night. Paul Sancya/AP hide caption

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With 2-1 Finals Lead, What's LeBron James' Secret Motivation?

James is averaging more than 40 points a game, and with him leading the way, his team isn't looking like the underdog these days. But observers wonder what's fueling his on-court rampage.

With 2-1 Finals Lead, What's LeBron James' Secret Motivation?

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Cleveland Takes 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals Over Golden State

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated Tuesday's NBA Finals game — coming out on top over the Golden State Warriors 96-91. The Cavs lead the series 2-1. Game 4 will be played in Cleveland on Thursday.

Cleveland Takes 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals Over Golden State

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Cavs' Matthew Dellavedova — A Standout In The Classroom And On The Court

Matthew Dellavedova (right) of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against Jeff Teague of the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference finals last month. Jason Miller/Getty Images hide caption

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Cavs' Matthew Dellavedova — A Standout In The Classroom And On The Court

The NBA Finals spotlight is about to shine on an unlikely starting player. The undrafted 24-year-old went to a small liberal arts college where, his adviser says, he was the academic "real deal."

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NBA Game 1: Warriors Beat Cavaliers 108-100 In Overtime

In what may herald an exciting series, Game 1 of the NBA Finals went into overtime Thursday night. But the Warriors ran away from the Cavaliers in the final five minutes, winning 108-100.

NBA Game 1: Warriors Beat Cavaliers 108-100 In Overtime

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After A Week's Break, NBA Finals To Begin Between Cleveland, Golden State

The NBA finals begin Thursday night, matching the league's best teams: The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are trying to overcome decades without a pro title of their own.

After A Week's Break, NBA Finals To Begin Between Cleveland, Golden State

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