Olympics
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Katie Ledecky swims into history with 4th Olympic gold
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Katie Ledecky came into the Rio Olympics facing enormous expectations. Some athletes might've buckled under the pressure. She seemed to thrive on i...
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Reitz's gold in rapid fire pistol gives Germany 3 in 3 days
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Christian Reitz was thrilled to watch his teammates win Olympic gold the previous two days, hoping he could keep Germany's shooting string going. B...
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Unfazed by critics, Gigi Fernandez lauds Puig's tennis gold
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Monica Puig isn't the first Puerto Rican women's tennis player to win a gold medal at the Olympics. She's just the first to win one for Puerto Rico...
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Weightlifters defend sport under doping cloud
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Despite a constant stream of doping bans in weightlifting, a pair of Olympic medalists defended their sport's integrity. Sohrab Moradi of Iran won ...
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The Hartings, so different, both have Olympic discus gold
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - When Robert was forced to stop, Christoph got going. Now the Harting brothers have an Olympic discus title each. As different as they are, gold now...
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Muhammad, US teammates win bronze in sabre fencing
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Ibtihaj Muhammad came to the Olympics determined to show the world that Muslim-American women can excel in sports. Muhammad will return home to New...
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Late bloomer Maya DiRado closes Olympics with 4 swim medals
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Talk about a one-and-done. Late bloomer Maya DiRado won two golds, a silver and bronze in her first and last Olympics, capping the final meet of he...
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Australia rallies, beats Belarus 74-66 in women's basketball
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Australia finished off women's basketball group play undefeated as Liz Cambage scored 17 points and the Aussies rallied to beat Belarus 74-66 Satur...
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US women's soccer heads home after early Olympic exit
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - There will be no fourth straight gold medal for the United States. The hopes of becoming the first team to win the Olympics following a World Cup...
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What to watch at the Rio Games on Sunday
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Day 9 of the Rio Games features medal action in track and field, gymnastics, tennis, golf, fencing and more. Here are some things to watch (all tim...