Penn State football coach James Franklin optimistically spoke about all three phases of the team as the Nittany Lions look to improve on back-to-back 7-6 seasons in Franklin's first two years at Penn State.
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Japan to limit hospital care as COVID-19 cases hit new high
Japan's government is introducing a contentious new policy in which coronavirus patients with moderate symptoms will isolate at home instead of in hospitals, as new cases surge in Tokyo to record levels during the Olympic Games.
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No team gold, but U.S. women show depth during Tokyo stay
Simone Biles is taking a break. Maybe a permanent one. Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum are all basically sprinting to college. MyKayla Skinner is ready to start a family.
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This time, when it mattered, U.S. pummels Australia, makes semifinals
With aggressive half-court defense and a dominating performance from Breanna Stewart, the U.S. went on a 17-0 run in the first quarter against Australia and was never threatened.
