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‘Not a moment too soon’: Native American community welcomes Cleveland baseball team name change

Friday, July 23 by ABC News

(CLEVELAND) -- Following decades of backlash from the Native American community, Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team announced that the franchise will change its name from the Indians to the Guardians. The team initially announced its intention to change its name in December 2020, but the... Read More.

From counterculture to competition, skateboarding makes its way to Olympics

Friday, July 23 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- Skateboarding has always been as much about culture as competition. But now, that culture will have to make room for the biggest competition in the world: the Olympics. The sport is ready to make its Olympic debut in Tokyo with two different disciplines:... Read More.

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony: Best moments from the event

Friday, July 23 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- After a yearlong delay and a string of scandals, the 2020 Summer Olympics is officially opening in Tokyo. All eyes are on the opening ceremony to see whether the host city can not only put on a good show but also lift spirits... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 7/22/21

Friday, July 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 7 Texas 5 LA Angels 3, Minnesota 2 Tampa Bay 5, Cleveland 4 Boston 5, NY Yankees 4 Oakland 4, Seattle 1 NATIONAL LEAGUE St. Louis 3, Chicago Cubs 2

New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp dies after being struck by vehicle

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

NEW YORK) — New York Jets assistant coach and passing game coordinator Greg Knapp has died after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in California on Tuesday, his agent Jeff Sperbeck told 9News Denver Broncos reporter Mike Klis. Knapp was struck... Read More.

Pelicans hire Suns assistant Willie Green as head coach

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- The New Orleans Pelicans have named Willie Green as its next head coach, Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin announced Thursday. An introductory press conference will be held on Tuesday, July 27 Green joins the Pelicans after spending the past... Read More.

Blues general manager: forward Vladimir Tarasenko may not be traded

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(ST. LOUIS) -- St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong told reporters on a conference call that forward Vladimir Tarasenko could still be on the team next season. After the regular ended, Tarasenko's agent Paul Theofanous called Armstrong and said his client wanted a trade.... Read More.

Cowboys Demarcus Lawrence, one of six to start year on PUP list

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence will begin the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list after offseason back surgery, head coach Mike McCarthy announced Thursday. It is the third time Lawrence has had back surgery during his career. "It's more of a... Read More.

Flyers trade defenseman Gostisbehere, draft picks to Coyotes

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- The Philadelphia Flyers have sent defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere and two draft picks to the Arizona Coyotes, the team announced Thursday. The Flyers are getting nothing back in return. Instead, the trade opens up $4.5 million in salary-cap space for the team. "This was a... Read More.

Atlanta Hawks rookie Okongwu has shoulder surgery, out six months

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Atlanta Hawks rookie center Onyeka Okongwu had surgery to repair his torn right labrum in his shoulder, the team announced. The sixth overall pick in last year's NBA Draft will be out for the next six months and will miss the start of the... Read More.

Disability advocates calling for reform as US Paralympian Becca Meyers drops out of Games citing lack of support

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

Disability advocates and elected officials are calling on the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee to rethink its policies after a Paralympic gold medalist swimmer was denied a request to have a care assistant travel with her to Tokyo due to COVID-19 restrictions. Becca Meyers'... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 7/21/21

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE Kansas City 6, Milwaukee 3 Colorado 6, Seattle 3 NY Yankees 6, Philadelphia 5 AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 4 Detroit 4, Texas 2 Boston 7, Toronto 4 Cleveland 5, Houston... Read More.

‘Not a moment too soon’: Native American community welcomes Cleveland baseball team name change

From counterculture to competition, skateboarding makes its way to Olympics

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony: Best moments from the event

Scoreboard roundup — 7/22/21

New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp dies after being struck by vehicle

Pelicans hire Suns assistant Willie Green as head coach

Blues general manager: forward Vladimir Tarasenko may not be traded

Flyers trade defenseman Gostisbehere, draft picks to Coyotes

Atlanta Hawks rookie Okongwu has shoulder surgery, out six months

Disability advocates calling for reform as US Paralympian Becca Meyers drops out of Games citing lack of support

Scoreboard roundup — 7/21/21

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