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Gymnastics body officially changes Jordan Chiles' floor score, medal move in hands of IOC
The International Gymnastics Federation restored Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu to third in the Paris Olympics women’s floor exercise final Saturday, potentially forcing American gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze she won in the event. It’s unclear whether Chiles will be compelled to send back medal. The federation, known as FIG, said while it has restored the initial order of finish — with...
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Why a difference of four seconds could cost Jordan Chiles the bronze medal
Four seconds. Just four seconds may be the reason Jordan Chiles loses her bronze medal in the gymnastics floor exercise final. The Court of Arbitration of Sport stunned the gymnastics world on Saturday by voiding the inquiry that moved the Olympian into bronze position during Monday’s dramatic final. In the immediate aftermath of Chiles’ floor routine, earning her a...
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How Laurie Hernandez won over Olympics fans with fresh approach to gymnastics analysis
Laurie Hernandez pauses briefly and taps her head. “There’s a lot going on in here,” the two-time Olympic gymnastics medalist turned TV analyst said with a laugh. “There’s a lot of chatter.” Yes, there is. And whatever gets through the filter — which, to be clear, is most of it — has helped make the 24-year-old’s foray into commentating a...
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Regroup, Reset: Biles to Rest After Trailblazing Tour
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles is wrapping up a nationwide tour that celebrated gymnastics, self-care and mental well-being.
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Olympic Champ Sunisa Lee Still Focused on College, Not Fame
Sunisa Lee’s life changed the second she placed a gold medal around her neck. The newly minted Olympic gymnastic champion’s plans, however, have not At least for now. A day after a thrilling victory in the women’s all-around, Lee insisted she’s ready to go to start her college career at Auburn. Really ready. When incoming freshmen are expected to...
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#MeToo Movement Reached Sports World in 2018 With Nassar Scandal
One by one they came forward, more than 150 in all. Fearful yet defiant. Vulnerable but resolute, buoyed by the hope of catharsis and the promise of justice.
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Nova Beats Former Team, Pitches Pirates Over Yankees 2-1
Pittsburgh’s Ivan Nova gained a measure of revenge over his old team, limiting the New York Yankees to just four hits over seven innings as the Pirates held on for a 2-1 victory on Sunday.
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Carter, Yankees Jump on Pirates Late in 11-5 Win
Pinch-hitter Chris Carter drilled a three-run homer in the eighth inning off reliever Felipe Rivero to lift the New York Yankees to an 11-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday....
Carter sent the first pitch he saw from Rivero (1-1) into the bullpen beyond the center field fence for his first homer with the Yankees. Starlin Castro added a three-run...
