What older athletes teach us about longevity

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What does it take to become an athlete at 70, 80, or even 90? Five older Americans prove that it's never too late to start and that exercising "is the most powerful drug for longevity." They've set goals, built community, and found purpose through sports such as swimming, track, table tennis, and powerlifting.

LeBron James' net worth: The billionaire superstar is hinting at retirement. Here's how he makes and spends his money.

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LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James.

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The best and worst looks celebrities and athletes have worn at the US Open so far

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Venus Williams steps onto the court at the US Open while wearing an all white outfit.
Venus Williams at the 2025 US Open.

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I'm a professional tennis player. Here are 10 Trader Joe's staples that help me hit my protein goals.

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The author's basket of Trader Joe's groceries, complete with organic jasmine rice, milk chocolate-covered peanut butter pretzels, jalepeño and cream cheese crispy wontons, and more.
I like to shop at Trader Joe's for high-protein items that help me hit my goals.

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Michael Jordan finally sold his mansion outside Chicago after 12 years — for a 67% discount. See inside.

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Michael Jordan wears a black leather jacket and wears a tense expression in March 2023 at a Charlotte Hornets game
Michael Jordan has finally offloaded his ultra-customized mansion in the Chicago suburbs.

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11 details you may have missed during the Paris 2024 closing ceremony

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fireworks at the paris 2024 closing ceremony
The Paris Games ended on Sunday.

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New data shows the Olympic athletes breaking out on social media, from gymnast Rebeca Andrade to rugby player Ilona Maher

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3 gymnasts at the Paris Olympic Games.
Simone Biles, Rebecca Andrade, and Jordan Chiles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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What it takes to build an Olympic athlete — from guts to grip strength

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Collage of images of different parts of human anatomy -- brain, heart, lungs, and intestines

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10 of the youngest and 10 of the oldest athletes competing at the Paris Olympics

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intercut photos of skateboarder Zheng Haohao and equestrian Juan Antonio Jiménez
The athletes range in age from 11 to 65.

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The Seine is so dirty, Olympic athletes can't swim in it

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High levels of E. coli in the Seine River postponed the 2024 Olympics men's triathlon on July 30 after the French government put $1.5 billion into cleaning it.

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