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Coco Gauff Named Team USA Flagbearer for Paris Olympics
Related media – Latest news Coco Gauff has been chosen to carry the Team USA flag at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, becoming the…
![The five-year impact of the new free kick rule in football](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/07/20115940/GettyImages-1890716989-scaled-e1721491224904.jpg)
The five-year impact of the new free kick rule in football
More news – Recent news In the fall of 2017, free kicks began to be considered a real offensive tool. After his purchase from Benfica,…
![Caeleb Dressel’s Journey to Rediscovering His Passion for Swimming](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/07/17175345/0718_CaelebDressel_Return-1.png)
Caeleb Dressel’s Journey to Rediscovering His Passion for Swimming
Related media – Breaking news Caeleb Dressel’s extraordinary performance, winning seven gold medals, may paint the image of a champion without problems, but the reality…
![From Underdog to Superstar: Scheffler Faces Unexpected Fame](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/07/16140347/GettyImages-2162231933-scaled.jpg)
From Underdog to Superstar: Scheffler Faces Unexpected Fame
More news – Breaking news Scottie Scheffler’s rise to the pinnacle of golf has been nothing short of meteoric. Once considered a talented but unremarkable…
![Flag Football’s Olympic Debut: A Turning Point](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/07/16130559/23306428_LB1_6760_jpg_Tanner_Cain_20240602_190347-scaled-e1721183306575.jpg)
Flag Football’s Olympic Debut: A Turning Point
Related media – Latest news The inclusion of flag football in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is set to revolutionize the sport. This historic decision…
![McIlroy reflects on US Open disappointment, vows to learn and move forward](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/07/10060427/rory-mcilroy-scaled-e1720605905962.jpeg)
McIlroy reflects on US Open disappointment, vows to learn and move forward
Related media – News 24 hours Rory McIlroy is using introspection and a change of scenery to process his heartbreaking U.S. Open finish. After missing…
![Unusual hype prompts U.S. women’s water polo team to seek history](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/07/08215917/0703_USWaterPolo.png)
Unusual hype prompts U.S. women’s water polo team to seek history
More news – News 24 hours The U.S. women’s water polo team is making waves both inside and outside the pool. An unlikely partnership with…
![French cyclist’s emotional stage for his family sparks debate during Tour de France](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/07/06093010/GettyImages-2160574470-scaled.jpg)
French cyclist’s emotional stage for his family sparks debate during Tour de France
Related media – Recent news Julien Bernard’s Tour de France journey took an emotional turn on Friday, but it came at a surprising price. Riding…
![Why does Oswaldo Cabrera wear a pearl necklace?](https://static01.nyt.com/images/2022/08/23/sports/23mlb-yankees-top/23mlb-yankees-top-facebookJumbo.jpg?year=2022&h=550&w=1050&s=1f59c9f027b027cc8cd1e7273574533b92a9c249b52160b535c4585476792970&k=ZQJBKqZ0VN)
Why does Oswaldo Cabrera wear a pearl necklace?
More news – Breaking news In his first week in the majors, Oswaldo Cabrera showed off his versatility by playing multiple positions for the Yankees….
![Vegas Golden Knights win their first Stanley Cup](https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/06/13/multimedia/13nhl-finals-knights6-mklg/13nhl-finals-knights6-mklg-facebookJumbo.jpg?year=2023&h=550&w=1050&s=556c0384c9747d49d72869b5b3e27684271cc4c9314e5c1fa0244c662d087f12&k=ZQJBKqZ0VN)
Vegas Golden Knights win their first Stanley Cup
Related media – Breaking news There were also questions about adding a franchise in a city known for legal sports betting, something sports leagues including…