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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

‘You Bring the Bars, I’ll Bring the Books’: Styles P and Jim Jones Poke Fun at Each Other on Social Media Just Before Tuesday’s the Lox Verzuz Dipset Battle

As previously reported by The Root, the next battle in the Verzuz Cinematic Universe is taking place tonight.

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Athing Mu Becomes the First American Woman to Win Olympic Gold in the Women's 800 Meters Since 1968

U.S. middle-distance runner Athing Mu will be the first to admit that while competing in her Olympic debut, a gold medal wasn’t always on her mind. But after becoming the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the women’s 800 meters since Madeline Manning accomplished the same feat in 1968, it’s likely the…

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After Two Years, Lizzo Teases a ‘New Era’ With Upcoming Single, ‘Rumors’

Move over Leos, it looks like it’s about to be Lizzo season soon!

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New York Attorney General's Report Finds Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Nearly a Dozen Women

Allegations of sexual harassment have been following New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo around since early this year—kind of like he’s apparently been following women around who don’t want his greasy-ass lips on them.

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The NBA's 1st Day of Free Agency Did Not Disappoint

Hoop heads already know that once NBA free agency officially kicks off, their phones are at the mercy of an endless deluge of notifications from ESPN, Bleacher Report, or whoever else for the rest of the day. And with players officially able to agree to terms on new deals on Monday at 6 p.m. ET, here were some of the…

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