Olympics
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And they're off! A strong start can give BMX racers an edge
Aug 18, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - In the unpredictable sport of BMX cycling, where races last just about 40 seconds, a strong start means a lot. Get to the front after the first tur...
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US beats France 86-67, advances to women's basketball final
Aug 18, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - It's rare to see the U.S. women's basketball team struggle during the Olympics. Then again, they've had Sue Bird running the show for over a decade...
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US volleyball player Rachael Adams persevered on road to Rio
Aug 18, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Strong. Capable. Enough. Those words, written on Rachael Adams' water bottle, serve as a reminder. Along with the words below: "Don't Dare Tell You...
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The Latest: Brazil rally to win men's beach volleyball gold
Aug 18, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The Latest on the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local): 1:05 a.m. Brazil's Alison and Bruno won the men's beach volleyball gold...
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No. 1 US women fall in 5 sets in volleyball semis to Serbia
Aug 18, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Leaning over, hands on her knees and cheering at every chance, injured U.S. star Foluke Akinradewo could only watch. The top-ranked Americans had f...
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Stevenson advances to boxing final after Nikitin ruled out
Aug 18, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - U.S. boxer Shakur Stevenson reached the Olympic bantamweight final by walkover Thursday after Russian semifinal opponent Vladimir Nikitin was ruled...
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Criticized in Rio, marathon twin awarded victory at home
Aug 18, 2016 7:00 am - BERLIN (AP) - A German marathon runner who was criticized for holding hands with her twin sister as they crossed the Rio Olympics finish line - far behind the leaders - ...
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German women beat Brazil for Olympic beach volleyball gold
Aug 18, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - On their left was the United States, the birthplace of beach volleyball and the most successful country in its Olympic history. To their right was ...
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High standards: Bolt wins gold again, but misses record
Aug 18, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Usain Bolt tilted his head backward and screamed. He plaintively raised his palms to the sky, tugged hard on his shirt, then angrily ripped the No....
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Column: What would 'Lyin' Ryan' Lochte do? Run away
Aug 18, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - To hear Ryan Lochte tell the story, at least the first time, he unflinchingly stared down the barrel of a gun during a holdup while his teammates c...