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Here is how Miami native Alejandro Sancho wound up in the US Army and Tokyo Olympics

Never in his wildest dreams did Albert Pardo, the former wrestling coach at South Miami High, imagine that Alejandro “Alex” Sancho, the son of Cuban immigrants, would wind up as a U.S. Army specialist, heading to the Tokyo Olympics to compete as a Greco-Roman wrestler for Team USA. But here he is.

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Acting Navy secretary reiterates opposition to Navy graduates pursuing pro sports

In an appearance before Congress on Tuesday, acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas W. Harker defended his decision to deny requests from two recent Naval Academy graduates to pursue professional sports.

Greenpeace apologizes, local police slam Euro 2020 protester

Greenpeace has apologized and Munich police are investigating after a protester parachuted into the stadium and injured two people before Germany’s game against France at the European Championship.

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Bail granted for Virginia Tech player charged with murder

Isimemen Etute, a Virginia Tech freshman linebacker, said he visited Smith's apartment in April after he was matched with someone named "Angie" on Tinder, but when he returned on May 31, he discovered his match was a man, prosecutors said during a hearing Wednesday.

Prince Harry announces 2023 Invictus Games will take place in Germany

The Invictus Games, started by Harry in 2014, is an athletic competition for wounded, sick, and injured veterans and armed forces members.

Consistent military policy needed for athletes

While military life isn’t always fair, unless there’s a severe shortage of information warfare junior officers in the Navy there’s no reason Cameron Kinley shouldn’t get the same chance his athletic peers from the academies have been granted.

Despite danger and cost, Japan gambles on successful Olympics

With seven weeks until the opening ceremony, the Japanese government, the International Olympic Committee and major stakeholders are gambling political reputations and billions of dollars on staging a games that could lift global spirits and show how we could begin a return to normality.

US military reports 13 COVID-19 cases in Japan and S. Korea, including one at a school

U.S. commands in Japan and South Korea reported 13 new cases of the coronavirus respiratory disease as of 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Officials cancel Olympic torch relay leg near Misawa Air Base over coronavirus concerns

Airmen and other U.S. military personnel at Misawa Air Base no longer have a chance to see the Olympic torch when the relay passes through northeastern Japan.

Marine veteran Liz Carmouche evaded IEDs in Iraq. Now, she's dodging MMA punches

Navy says ‘no’ to Cameron Kinley’s bid to join the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Defensive back Cameron Kinley’s request to have his commission delayed was denied by acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas W. Harker, ending his pro football career before it could get started.

Former Air Force Academy pitcher Griffin Jax becomes the first Falcon to reach MLB

Right-handed pitcher Griffin Jax received a call-up from the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, becoming the first Air Force Academy graduate on a Major League Baseball team.

Jon Stewart to host Warrior Games’ return at Disney’s Wide World of Sports

Comedian Jon Stewart will host the Defense Department’s 2021 Warrior Games in Orlando, Fla., as the annual adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured service members returns after the coronavirus pandemic forced its cancelation last year.

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Tokyo organizers roll out final editions of COVID rule books

Marine air station in Japan to host two Olympic teams ahead of Tokyo Games

Novak Djokovic defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas in French Open men’s final

A new Space Force officer is the surprise NCAA champion in the steeplechase

Edgren coach Richardson bids farewell to Misawa after 33 years

NFL players union says it supports Navy player Cameron Kinley’s attempt to postpone service commitment

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