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Olympics and Paralympics

U.S. rolls to women's hoops gold medal

U.S. rolls to women's hoops gold medal

Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi walked off the basketball court together, arm-in-arm, one last time at the Tokyo Games. They started their journey together five Olympics ago and ended it in the same fashion as always — with gold medals.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. women beat Brazil to win first Olympic volleyball gold

U.S. women beat Brazil to win first Olympic volleyball gold

The U.S. women’s volleyball team, including Edina’s Jordan Thompson, claimed its first Olympic gold medal Sunday with a victory over Brazil. The U.S. had previously won three silver medals and two bronze since first getting on the medal stand in 1984.
by The Associated Press

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14 moments that swept us away at the Tokyo Olympics

14 moments that swept us away at the Tokyo Olympics

NPR's team in Tokyo put together our favorite moments of the Games, where participants showed their athleticism, sportsmanship and what motivated them to compete.
by Merrit Kennedy, Tom Goldman, Mandalit del Barco, Leila Fadel and Russell Lewis

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A gold for Steveson kicks off the medal contention weekend. When to watch

A gold for Steveson kicks off the medal contention weekend. When to watch

A gold medal for Apple Valley’s Gable Steveson kicked off the final weekend of Olympic competitions. Minnesota-connected athletes are competing in matches for gold medals in basketball, baseball and volleyball. Here’s when to watch.
by Matt Mikus

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