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USA Fencing disqualifies athlete for refusing to compete against transgender woman

Friday, April 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A female fencer was disqualified from a competition for refusing to compete against a transgender opponent, USA Fencing said in a statement to ABC News on Thursday.The incident occurred last month at a USA Fencing-sanctioned regional tournament where fencer Stephanie Turner decided... Read More.

Trudeau trolls Trump after Canada bests USA at hockey

Friday, February 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a jab at President Donald Trump after Canada's victory over the United States in an international hockey tournament on Thursday."You can't take our country -- and you can't take our game," Trudeau wrote on X.Canada bested... Read More.

Reality Roundup: Love Island USA reunion drama, RHOSLC season 5 trailer and more

Friday, August 23 by ABC News

Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here's a look at what happened in the world of reality television this week:Love Island USA (Peacock)JaNa Craig came prepared with four pages of receipts to the Love Island USA season 6 reunion, which aired Monday... Read More.

Reality Roundup: Love Island USA item Kaylor and Aaron are done, DWTS updates and more

Friday, August 16 by ABC News

Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here's a look at what happened in the world of reality television this week:Love Island USA (Peacock)Kaylor Martin has given an update on where she stands with Aaron Evans. The cast of Love Island USA season... Read More.

Court wont hear appeal from Jordan Chiles over bronze medal, USA Gymnastics says

Monday, August 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Court of Arbitration for Sport will not hear U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles' appeal to keep her bronze medal from the Olympics despite new evidence, according to USA Gymnastics."USA Gymnastics was notified by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday... Read More.

Reality Roundup: Love Island USA winners make it official and more

Friday, August 9 by ABC News

Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here's a look at what happened in the world of reality television this week:Love Island USA (Peacock)This season’s champs, Serena Page and Kordell Beckham, are officially official. The two announced this... Read More.

Fastest person on Earth: Team USA sprinter Noah Lyles arrives in Paris with grand Olympic ambitions

Tuesday, July 30 by ABC News

(PARIS) -- He's become the face of Team USA's Men's track and field, and he's close to becoming the fastest man on Earth -- just don't call him the "next Usain Bolt."He tells us he will only ever be the "first Noah Lyles."And, if... Read More.

USA mens gymnastics wins bronze in Paris Olympics: What to know about the team

Tuesday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. men's gymnastics team took a thrilling bronze in the team event in Paris on Monday, earning the first team medal for the American men since the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.With razor sharp performances in all six rotations --... Read More.

Who Is Hezly Rivera? The youngest Team USA athlete talks outlook for Paris Olympics

Thursday, July 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Of the nearly 600 American athletes representing the red, white and blue at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Hezly Rivera will make history as the youngest athlete to compete for Team USA.The New Jersey-born gymnast secured her spot on the highly competitive... Read More.

Love Island USA becomes #1 reality series in streaming

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

It seems America is in the mood for Love. Love Island, that is.The Peacock series' sixth season has become the #1 reality series in the country across all streaming platforms, according to Nielsen data quoted by the streamer. The viewership for this installment is double... Read More.

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