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Kara Winger carries the flag of the United States of America during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday in Tokyo, Japan.

In choosing Kara Winger to carry flag, U.S. Olympic team puts values over medals

Kara Winger carries the flag of the United States of America during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday in Tokyo, Japan.

August 9, 2021, 4:35pm National Sports

Kara Winger is the former American record-holder in the javelin throw who just wrapped up her fourth Olympics. She has never finished higher than 13th place. Read story

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2010, file photo, Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden is carried on the shoulders of his players after their 33-21 win over West Virginia in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an unprecedented college football dynasty, has died. He was 91. Bobby's son, Terry, confirmed to The Associated Press that his father died at home in Tallahassee, Fla., surrounded by family early Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021.

Bobby Bowden, folksy coach of Florida State dynasty, dies at 91

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2010, file photo, Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden is carried on the shoulders of his players after their 33-21 win over West Virginia in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an unprecedented college football dynasty, has died. He was 91. Bobby's son, Terry, confirmed to The Associated Press that his father died at home in Tallahassee, Fla., surrounded by family early Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021.

August 8, 2021, 5:40pm National Sports

Bobby Bowden did it all. Read story

Kara Winger, of United States, competes in qualifications for the women's javelin throw at the 2020 Summer.

Kara Winger calls her final Olympic Games ‘fairy tale until the ending’

Kara Winger, of United States, competes in qualifications for the women's javelin throw at the 2020 Summer.

August 3, 2021, 11:00pm Clark County Sports

Kara Winger called her fourth and final Olympic experience “a fairy tale until the ending.” Read story

Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic (10) connects for a three-run home run in front ot Texas Rangers' Jonah Heim and umpire Scott Barry during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, July 30, 2021.

Rookies Gilbert and Kelenic lead Mariners past Rangers 9-5

Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic (10) connects for a three-run home run in front ot Texas Rangers' Jonah Heim and umpire Scott Barry during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, July 30, 2021.

July 30, 2021, 10:58pm National Sports

Logan Gilbert worked into the sixth inning to win his fifth decision in a row, fellow rookie Jarred Kelenic hit a three-run homer, and the Seattle Mariners beat the rebuilding Texas Rangers 9-5 on Friday night. Read story

Tampa Bay Rays closer Diego Castillo reacts after the final out of a win over the Toronto Blue Jays during a baseball game Saturday, July 10, 2021, in St.

Mariners get pitcher Diego Castillo for 2 players

Tampa Bay Rays closer Diego Castillo reacts after the final out of a win over the Toronto Blue Jays during a baseball game Saturday, July 10, 2021, in St.

July 29, 2021, 11:09pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners quickly found a replacement for the back end of their bullpen, acquiring right-hander Diego Castillo from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever JT Chargois and a minor league infielder on Thursday. Read story

Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago, previously suspended 10 games for violating MLB's rules for foreign substances, was hit with an 80-game suspension for perfromance enhancers. (Ted S.

Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago banned for 80 games

Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago, previously suspended 10 games for violating MLB's rules for foreign substances, was hit with an 80-game suspension for perfromance enhancers. (Ted S.

July 29, 2021, 11:08pm National Sports

Turns out Héctor Santiago was using more than sticky stuff. Read story

Jordan Chiles, of the United States, celebrates her performance on the uneven bars during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo.

Jordan Chiles on Simone Biles: I’m going to support her no matter what

Jordan Chiles, of the United States, celebrates her performance on the uneven bars during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo.

July 28, 2021, 11:36am Latest News

Prairie High School graduate talks about her Olympic experience on NBC's 'Today' show Read story

United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay team Bowen Beck, Blake Pieroni, and Caeleb Dressel celebrate after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.

Aussie beats Ledecky for gold in 400 free; Dressel gets his first gold in quest for six

United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay team Bowen Beck, Blake Pieroni, and Caeleb Dressel celebrate after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.

July 25, 2021, 9:08pm National Sports

Caeleb Dressel got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming Monday, while Katie Ledecky found herself in a very unusual position. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager hits a two-RBI single against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Mariners pull closer in wild card race, hold off A’s 4-3

Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager hits a two-RBI single against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 25, 2021, 4:55pm National Sports

Kyle Seager hit a two-out, two-run single as part of Seattle’s four-run third inning, Marco Gonzales won his second straight decision, and the Mariners inched closer in the American League wild-card chase with a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Read story

United States' Damian Lillard (6), Kevin Durant (7), and Draymond Green (16) their loss to France in wait for play to resume during their loss to France in a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Saitama, Japan.

If shots don’t fall in Olympics, not a surprise when U.S. does

United States' Damian Lillard (6), Kevin Durant (7), and Draymond Green (16) their loss to France in wait for play to resume during their loss to France in a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Saitama, Japan.

July 25, 2021, 4:35pm National Sports

The U.S. had five attempts on the pivotal possession of its latest basketball failure and came up empty on all of them. Read story