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Saturday, July 30, 2016

The march to the Olympics continues

Tomorrow Team USA takes on Australia at Madison Square Garden.

The U.S. team is staying cool under pressure.

Notebook and practice quotes from today.

Maya Moore is taking a leadership role in her second trip to the Olympics.

At the Olympics, athlete voices matter.

WNBA player news:

The Mercury's Penny Taylor will retire at the end of this WNBA season.

How Tamika Catchings is flipping the script on the athlete farewell tour.

Breanna Stewart says the transition from college to pro play has shed light on the gender discrepancies in athletics.

Nothing is stopping Stewart these days, and she's coming of age with Team USA.

Tina Charles' quiet protest helped her find the voice of her conscience.

WNBA players may opt our of their contracts in Turkey.
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