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ST LOUIS BLUES' DYLAN HOLLOWAY HOSPITALISED AFTER SCARY ON ICE INCIDENT

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St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway was hospitalized after a frightening on-ice injury on November 5, 2024, during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The incident occurred in the first period when a puck struck Holloway in the neck, leading to immediate concern among teammates and fans. Despite the painful blow, Holloway managed to skate to the bench, where he was visibly distressed and clutching his neck. His condition prompted swift action from medical staff, who placed him on a stretcher and transported him to a local hospital for further evaluation.

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AUSTRALIAN FIELD HOCKEY PLAYER AMPUTATES FINGER TO PARTICIPATE IN PARIS OLYMPICS

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In the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, athletes worldwide have been intensifying their training to gain an edge over their competitors. For Australian field hockey player Matt Dawson, however, preparations took an unusual and drastic turn this year. The 30-year-old opted to have part of his finger amputated to ensure his participation in the Games.

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JORDAN CHILE'S JAW-DROPPING SCORE CHANGE IN THE FLOOR FINAL

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Jordan Chiles knew exactly what score she had to obtain as the final gymnast competing on August 5th in order to take home a gold. Rebeca Andrade of Brazil placed first with a score of 14.166, followed by Simone Biles of the USA in second place with a score of 14.133, and Ana Barbosu of Romania in third place with a score of 13.700.

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JAPANESE GYMNAST SHOKO MIYATA SENT HOME FROM THE OLYMPICS

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Japanese Olympic gymnast Shoko Miyata will miss the 2024 Paris Olympics due to violations involving smoking and drinking alcohol. The 19-year-old, who captains Japan's women's artistic gymnastics team, was sent back to Japan on Thursday, July 18, just 10 days before the global competition, as reported by the Japanese Gymnastics Association (JGA) and multiple news outlets.

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JORDAN SCHILES NOT COMPETING IN THE WOMEN'S ALL ROUND FINAL

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Jordan will withdraw from the individual all-around competition on August 1st, following the gold medal victory by the U.S. women's gymnastics team, which also consists of Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera, in the team final of the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 30.

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JASPER PHILIPSEN SECURES THIRD STAGE WIN IN TOUR DE FRANCE AS GIRMAY CRASHES

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Belgium's Jasper Philipsen sprinted to his third stage victory at the 2024 Tour de France after a dramatic late crash involving Biniam Girmay on stage 16. The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider surged ahead in the final stretch in Nimes, showcasing his sprinting prowess.

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TRAINS SABOTAGED IN PARIS AHEAD OF THE OLYMPICS

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The Paris Olympics were getting off to a rougher than hoped-for start Friday, with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France’s flagship high-speed rail network and cloudy skies with light drizzle over the French capital ahead of its sprawling, ambitious opening ceremony.

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GIRMAY PREVAILS IN TOUR DE FRANCE STAGE 12

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Eritrean Biniam Girmay (24) edged out Wout van Aert to win the 12th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday while Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.

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