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Sports
The makings of an American hero
From picking cotton to the pick-and-roll, Spencer Haywood’s story is truly astounding
Sports
USA basketball team trying not to appear overconfident
Players praise China, which they just beat by 50 points
Sports
Jesse Owens takes the 1936 Olympics by storm
Owens took home four gold medals and records over six days
The Uplift
Gabby Douglas: ‘I aim to do the impossible’
espnW: ‘It all has to come from your heart, and you really have to love the sport’
Sports
San Jose State to revive its fabled ‘Speed City’ track program
Restart will mark 50th anniversary of Olympic protest by Smith and Carlos
Sports
John Carlos and Tommie Smith say Carmelo Anthony is poised to carry the torch
Anthony can make a big statement at this year’s Olympics — and he plans to
The Uplift
Coach Monty Williams discusses life after his wife’s death
‘Quitting is not an option … you just gotta keep moving forward’
The Uplift
Long jumper Brittney Reese hopes to win more than just gold
As Rio nears, the three-time Olympian wants to win gold while inspiring kids around the country
Culture
Pots & Pans: Rio Olympics will showcase America’s diversity
Our largest team ever will have more women than men