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‘He seems to speak very highly of me’ | Spurs’ Castle says Popovich already instilling confidence in him

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The first-year pro is eager to play for Popovich. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs’ Stephon Castle has yet to play an official NBA game, but coach Gregg Popovich is already praising the guard. The Spurs’ No. 4 pick says he has already spoken with the long-time head coach and has shown him how much … Read more

‘He seems to speak very highly of me’ | Spurs’ Stephon Castle says Popovich already instilling confidence in him

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The first-year pro is eager to play for Popovich. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs’ Stephon Castle has yet to play an official NBA game, but coach Gregg Popovich is already praising the guard. The Spurs’ No. 4 pick says he has already spoken with the long-time head coach and has shown him how much … Read more

‘I’m really bummed’: U.S. cyclist Chloe Dygert hoped for better than bronze but is staying positive

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Chloe Dygert, of Colorado Springs, finished third in the road cycling time trial after she crashed on wet and treacherous pavement at the Summer Olympics in Paris. PARIS, France — American cyclist Chloe Dygert said her bronze medal in the women’s individual time trial wasn’t the color she’d hoped for after she crashed during the race, … Read more

See how Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles did in women’s artistic gymnastic qualifiers on Sunday

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The two gymnasts with connections to the Pacific Northwest are part of a star-studded U.S Gymnastics squad looking for gold. PARIS, France — The U.S. women’s gymnastics team made their first appearance at the Paris Olympics early Sunday morning with two local stars, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles, competing in their second Olympic Games. Chiles … Read more

Mildred Ella “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias, a once-in-a-lifetime athlete

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“Babe was the GOAT before anyone ever had that nickname,” said Howard. BEAUMONT, Texas — At a time when when women were still fighting to be allowed to work, vote and more, Mildred Ella “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias was blazing a trail for female athletes. She excelled at baseball, basketball, golf, and track setting multiple Olympic … Read more