Olympics
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Britain rallies, takes women's field hockey pool from US
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Britain snatched Pool B out of the United States' hands, scoring two goals in the final eight minutes Saturday to defeat the Americans 2-1 in women...
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US men's volleyball team beats France, stays in medal chase
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Way behind in the first set Saturday against France, the Americans slowly began chipping away to end up on top. While none of the U.S. players can ...
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Despite a 1-shoe finish, Ethiopian steeplechaser into final
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - With one shoe on and one shoe off, Etenesh Diro raised a big cheer at the Olympics on Saturday with a gutsy finish in her 3,000-meters steeplechase...
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Upset over Nadal puts del Potro in tennis final vs. Murray
Aug 13, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Juan Martin del Potro ended Rafael Nadal's bid for an unprecedented second Olympic singles gold medal in a thrill-a-minute semifinal, then celebrat...
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What to watch at the Rio Games Saturday
Aug 13, 2016 1:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Day 8 of the Rio Games features medal action in swimming, track and field, tennis, fencing, track cycling and more. Here are some things to watch (...
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Canada's Abel leads Olympic prelims of women's springboard
Aug 12, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Looking to bounce back from the disappointment of missing out on a synchronized diving medal, Jennifer Abel of Canada led the way in the preliminar...
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After 2 losses, US men volleyball stuns Brazil in 4 sets
Aug 12, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Mouth agape, Matt Anderson yelled from every ounce of his being to celebrate big hit after pounding big hit. Erik Shoji chased down ball after ball...
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Playing in Olympics much easier than watching twin sister
Aug 12, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Katherine Plouffe was having a difficult time sitting in the stands at the London Olympics, watching the Canadian women's basketball team play. She...
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Dutch gymnast Van Gelder loses bid for Olympic reinstatement
Aug 12, 2016 7:00 am - ARNHEM, Netherlands (AP) - Gymnast Yuri van Gelder lost his legal battle Friday to rejoin the Dutch Olympic team in Rio in time to compete in the rings final on Monday. ...
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Uber driver to watch son at Olympics, thanks to passenger
Aug 12, 2016 7:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A chance ride, an hourlong conversation, and the generosity of strangers are making it possible for a Philadelphia Uber driver to go to Rio to see hi...