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2016 medalist Prenot fails to advance at US swim trials

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OMAHA, Neb. — Josh Prenot failed to advance from the preliminaries of the 200-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials Wednesday, a bitter...

Chloe, Shahidi, Cordae part of Disney EP honoring Black life

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NEW YORK — Disney is celebrating this year’s Juneteenth with a new EP about the Black experience featuring actor and activist Yara Shahidi, Chloe...

The ESPYS returning to New York, Anthony Mackie to host

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NEW YORK — The ESPYS are returning to New York next month for the first time since 1999, with actor Anthony Mackie hosting the...

No apology: Tavis Smiley makes comeback bid after PBS firing

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LOS ANGELES — Three years after workplace misconduct allegations cost veteran TV and radio talk-show host Tavis Smiley his job and a national forum,...

Winfrey, Hearst have Black journalists tell elders’ stories

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NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey and Hearst Magazines are teaming up for interviews that pair young Black journalists with elders who include civil rights...

Former NFL player, Wisconsin star is accused of assault

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DULUTH, Minn. — A former NFL player and University of Wisconsin football star is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young girl. ...

Emotions stir Michael Phelps in his return to US trials

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OMAHA, Neb. — It’s June in an Olympic year, and Michael Phelps is feeling it. In his mind and in his body. ...

Lochte fails to advance in 200 free prelims at US trials

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OMAHA, Neb. — Olympic champion Ryan Lochte failed to advance from the preliminaries of the 200-meter freestyle on Monday, his first event of the...

Tokyo bound: Kalisz claims 1st spot on US Olympic swim team

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OMAHA, Neb. — Chase Kalisz is heading back to the Olympics after winning the 400-meter individual medley on the opening night of the U.S....

Rethinking tequila: Premium brands aim to change perceptions

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LONDON — Love it or hate it, tequila conjures up strong feelings in many drinkers. ...