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Simone Biles wins 5th all-around title at gymnastics worlds

Simone Biles has won her fifth world gymnastics all-around title, underlining her status as the clear favorite for next year's Olympic gold medal

Putin wants to leave doping issues in past amid data inquiry
Vladimir Putin says Russia wants to leave its doping "shortcomings" in the past, even as it faces questions regarding data tampering
Osaka set to represent Japan at Tokyo Olympics
Naomi Osaka says she intends to represent Japan at next year's Tokyo Olympics
Rape accusations against Lauer ensnare NBC management
Rape accusations against former 'Today' host Matt Lauer ensnares NBC management, which denies it knew about his behavior until late 2017
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US women's hoops announces college exhibition games
US women's national basketball team's college tour is set to tip off next month; games planned at Stanford, Oregon State, Texas A&M; and Oregon
Clint Eastwood's 'Richard Jewell' gets AFI Fest premiere
Clint Eastwood's 'Richard Jewell' film to premiere at AFI Fest
Son of Payne Stewart now tournament director on LPGA
Golf notes: Payne Stewart's son takes over as tournament director of LPGA season opener; Kevin Na lobbies for Presidents Cup pick
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Next up, Tokyo: Track leaves Qatar still looking for a star
Next up, Tokyo: Track and field leaves Qatar still in search of a star to replace Usain Bolt
The Latest: Ethiopia's Desisa wins marathon
Lelisa Desisa has won the men's marathon, narrowly beating fellow Ethiopian Mosinet Geremew at the finish
Djokovic overpowers Goffin to reach Japan Open final
Novak Djokovic has been in dominant form at the Japan Open and says he plans to return for the Tokyo Olympics.
WATCH NOW USA's Lochte opens up to HBO's 'Real Sports'
After a dramatic fall from grace, Olympian Ryan Lochte is attempting a comeback at age 35. Lochte tells HBO's "Real Sports" that he has matured since his long string of missteps.