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Barbie to make dolls for 9 female athletes

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Mattel wants to note “the impact of sports in fostering self-confidence, ambition, and empowerment among the next generation.” EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday. The others being depicted as dolls are gymnasts Rebeca Andrade and … Read more

Rules of the Game: Diving at the Paris Olympics

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From springboards to synchronized dives, here’s what you need to know about this Olympic event. PARIS, France — Part of the Olympics since 1904, diving is a sport that takes its athletes to soaring heights — specifically, more than 30 feet above a pool.  Originally called “fancy diving” for the somersaults and twists divers performed while … Read more

Patrick Mahomes: Butker entitled to his beliefs, even though the Chiefs’ QB doesn’t always agree with him

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Butker’s comments were delivered the same week Mahomes offered a toast to the future of women in sports at the TIME100 Gala. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday that while he doesn’t agree with all the beliefs espoused by kicker Harrison Butker during a recent commencement address, the Chiefs quarterback nevertheless respects his teammate’s … Read more

TNT will begin airing College Football Playoff games through sublicense with ESPN

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ATLANTA — TNT Sports will begin airing College Football Playoff games this upcoming season through a sublicense with ESPN. The five-year agreement announced Wednesday gives TNT two first-round games the first two years. Beginning in 2026, it expands to two first-round and two quarterfinals. This will be the first season of the 12-team playoff. ESPN … Read more

Why does one volleyball player wear a different color jersey at the Olympics?

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The libero was introduced in volleyball in 1996. WASHINGTON — Volleyball is one of the most popular sports at the Summer Games and is played in two disciplines, beach volleyball and volleyball.  While the basic rules between the two are the same, there are some key differences. Volleyball, which made its Olympic debut in 1964, has … Read more

She was the ‘tiniest Braves fan’ in the NICU back when the Braves won the 2021 World Series. Now, she is seeing the games in person at 3 years old.

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Emerson “Emmy” Lou Sweeney was born prematurely in the NICU on the day the Atlanta Braves won the World Series in 2021. Author: Akilah Winters, Kaitlyn Ross, 11Alive Staff Published: 12:05 PM CDT May 21, 2024 Updated: 12:59 PM CDT May 21, 2024 ATLANTA — The “tiniest Atlanta Braves” superfan isn’t so small anymore! Emerson … Read more