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FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2018, file photo, Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault directs his team against the Seattle Storm in Game 1 of the WNBA basketball finals, in Seattle. The Washington Mystics sit atop the preseason Associated Press WNBA poll for the first time. The runner-ups from last season’s WNBA Finals received five first-place votes from the 14-person national media panel Wednesday, May 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) ** FILE **

Mercury crush Mystics with Elena Delle Donne out

The Washington Mystics, playing without injured team leader Elena Delle Donne, fell to the Phoenix Mercury 91-68 Wednesday at Capital One Arena for their second straight loss and their first two-game losing streak since June.

July 10, 2019
In this file picture taken with a long time exposure on March 12, 2017, Jannis Bednarzik performs during the German Breakdance Championships in Magdeburg, Germany. Getting hip to breakdancing's appeal with young audiences, organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics want the dance sport that spread from New York in the 1970s to become a medal event at the games. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer, File)

Break dancing set to join Olympics at Paris Games

The International Olympic Committee took steps last week to add Garcia's sport, break dancing, to the 2024 Paris Summer Games -- and the 20-year-old Miami dancer wants to represent America in France.

July 4, 2019
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives around Orlando Magic center Khem Birch (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 100-90. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bradley Beal community work honored by NBA peers

John Wall presented the NBA Cares award to Beal at the NBA Awards Show. The injured point guard won the award in the 2015-16 season. The Wizards are the first to have two winners.

June 25, 2019
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper looks to the field from the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bryce Harper slump takes edge off his return

Bryce Harper was back in Washington Wednesday, but the former Nationals star wasn't nearly the focus of attention he was earlier this season -- and with some reason: The slumping slugger seems to be on his way to becoming just another guy.

June 19, 2019
In this July 20, 2017, file photo, former NFL football star O.J. Simpson appears via video for his parole hearing at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nev.  Simpson has launched a Twitter account with a video post in which the former football star says he’s got a “little gettin’ even to do.” Simpson confirmed the new account to The Associated Press on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Simpson said in a phone interview it will be a lot of fun and that he had some things to straighten out. (Jason Bean/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP, Pool, File) ** FILE **

O.J. Simpson joins Twitter

O.J. Simpson made his Twitter debut Friday with a selfie-video in which he said, "I got a little gettin' even to do."

June 17, 2019
Temple's Shey Peddy puts up a finger after scoring against Xavier in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, in Philadelphia. Xavier won 73-66. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr) **FILE**

Shey Peddy added to Washington Mystics roster

Thibault signed the 30-year-old guard on June 8, as Washington stars Emma Meeseman and Kim Mestdagh were on hiatus from the Mystics to play in international competition.

June 13, 2019