Olympics
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AP Exclusive: Justin Gatlin defends competing in Rio Games
Aug 10, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - It didn't take long for Justin Gatlin's name to get dragged into the doping drama swirling at the Olympics. No big deal to Gatlin. The sprinter con...
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Venezuela men's basketball beats China 72-68 for 1st win
Aug 10, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The battle of the last winless men's basketball teams in Group A went down to the wire as Venezuela squeaked past China 72-68 Wednesday night to ta...
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Americans' high-tech bike highlights start of track program
Aug 10, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The first time Chloe Dygert stepped aboard the track bike she will be using along with her women's pursuit teammates, she completely missed what ca...
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Olympics raise interest in cupping in the suburbsAug 10, 2016 5:22 am - Suburban massage therapists say they've seen a jump in inquiries and appointments for cupping therapy after Olympic athletes - including swimming superstar Michael Phelp...
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Images: Wednesday at the 2016 Rio OlympicsAug 10, 2016 1:00 am - See moments from Wednesday of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Boxing, handball, and archery were among the many featured events. ...
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What to watch at the Rio Games on WednesdayAug 09, 2016 11:00 pm - RIO DE JANEIRO - Day 5 of the Rio Games features medal action in gymnastics, swimming, judo, fencing and more. Here are some things to watch (all times local): Swimm...
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Schaumburg gymnastics students dream of OlympicsAug 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Annalise Humphrey sees the future in the chalk on her hands. "I really want to go to the Olympics one day," Humphrey, 9, of Roselle, said as she practiced with her team...
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Schaumburg swimmers study strokes of OlympiansAug 09, 2016 11:00 pm - When Michael Phelps made his return to the 2016 Olympics, 12-year-old Rishita Ghelda was watching from her family's Schaumburg home. "The way he does strokes like the b...
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Imrem: Olympic postcards not always worthy of gold medalAug 09, 2016 5:01 pm - Imagine for a moment that Chicago was playing host to the Olympics currently being staged in Rio de Janeiro. No, stop, don't bother. Too scary. You'd have to envision th...
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Column: More fuss, please, for Rio's Olympic moms
Aug 09, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - If you strapped weights to Usain Bolt's chest, replaced his six-pack stomach with abs stretched out of shape, de-tuned his muscular frame and explo...