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Olympics Day 8 Update: The Wins, Medals and Failures

TOKYO (July 31, 2021)---Caeleb Dressel is Caeleb Dressel, and Katie Ledecky is Katie Ledecky. And while they don't compete in as many events as Phelps did, they're just as dominant. Dressel started his Saturday by confirming the chatter that he would break his own world record in the 100m butterfly, beating his 2019 mark of…

Posted on July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 by BeeNews DailyBlog by BeeNews DailyBlog

Education

OU Board of Regents Acts to Join SEC In 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (July 30, 2021)-– The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents met today and unanimously authorized proceedings that allow the university to join the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in 2025 after the expiration of the Big 12 Conference’s current media rights agreements. “The board’s action today is undoubtedly one…

Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by BeeNews DailyBlog by BeeNews DailyBlog

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Simone Biles pulls out of team event after one event

TOKYO (July 27, 2021)--Team USA's chances of a third-straight women's gymnastics team gold medal took a big hit early Tuesday as Simone Biles scratched from the final after a botched effort on the vault. Just moments after marching out on the Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Biles had a scary warm-up vault. After…

Posted on July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 by BeeNews DailyBlog by BeeNews DailyBlog

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Tokyo Summer Olympics Schedule: USA Remains Undefeated In Softball

(TOKYO (July 22, 2021) – Monica Abbott looked right at home pitching a complete game with nine strikeouts in Team USA’s 1-0 victory over Canada in the Olympic softball tournament Thursday.After all, Japan is Abbott’s home away from home. When she isn’t playing for the Red, White and Blue, Abbott…

Posted on July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 by BeeNews DailyBlog by BeeNews DailyBlog

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LeBron James First NBA Basketball Player To Earn $1 Billion

OHIO (July 22, 2021)--LeBron James is the first NBA star with $1 billion in career earnings--salary/endorsements--while still active. Next up among current players. LeBron James named his production company "The SpringHill Company" after the Akron apartment complex he grew up in. LeBron says, "Rent was like $17 a month." The…

Posted on July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 by BeeNews DailyBlog by BeeNews DailyBlog

National

Three Dead At Faster Horses Festival In Michigan

MICHIGAN (July 18, 2021)---Three country music festival attendees are dead and two are hospitalized after a travel trailer filled with carbon monoxide, Michigan authorities said. Deputies found five men, all believed in their early 20s, unresponsive inside a camper parked at a campground near Michigan International Speedway, where the three-day Faster…

Posted on July 18, 2021July 18, 2021 by BeeNews DailyBlog by BeeNews DailyBlog

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Mets SP Jacob deGrom to miss Monday start, remains day-to-day with forearm tightness

NEW YORK (July 17, 2021)---The New York Mets will be without ace Jacob deGrom Monday, according to manager Luis Rojas. The pitcher is still dealing with forearm tightness and is considered day-to-day. deGrom is 7-2 with a 1.08 ERA in 2021. He’s been the Mets best pitcher by a substantial margin this…

Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 by BeeNews DailyBlog by BeeNews DailyBlog

Civil Rights

Broadcaster Brenly Stepping Away From Booth Following Racial Backlash

PHOENIX (June 4, 2021) — Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brenly is stepping away from the booth over the next week after facing backlash for an on-air comment about New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman’s headwear. “Beginning today, I have voluntarily decided to take some time off to listen, reflect and…

Posted on June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 by BeeNews DailyBlog by BeeNews DailyBlog

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Vaccine Passports Methods Used At The Garden NBA’s Playoff Series

NEW YORK (May 28, 2021)---the New York Knicks today announced that Game 5 of their 2021 NBA playoffs series against the Atlanta Hawks, scheduled for June 2, has sold out. This follows Game 1, when the Knicks welcomed more than 15,000 fans and Game 2, when they expanded their seating…

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by BeeNews DailyBlog by BeeNews DailyBlog

National

Mickelson Wins PGA Championship As The OldesWinner

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (May 23, 2021) — The Latest on the PGA Championship (all times local): Phil Mickelson has made history at the PGA Championship as the oldest, at 50, winner in major championship history. The previous record was held by Julius Boros, who won the 1968 PGA Championship at…

Posted on May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 by BeeNews DailyBlog by BeeNews DailyBlog