Olympics
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Brazil held to 0-0 draw by South Africa in men's soccer
Aug 05, 2016 7:00 am - BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - Brazil started its quest for an Olympic gold medal in men's soccer with a disappointing 0-0 draw against South Africa, a result that prompted lou...
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US-Australia rivalry highlights 1st night in Olympic pool
Aug 05, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Katie Ledecky is going for a sweep of the longer freestyle races at the Olympics, a feat unmatched since another American teenager achieved it 48 y...
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Rio police arrest Moroccan boxer on sex assault allegation
Aug 05, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - A Moroccan Olympic boxer was arrested Friday on allegations he sexually assaulted two Brazilian housekeepers in the Olympic Village. Police said th...
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Iranian flagbearer competing in Olympics, Paralympics in Rio
Aug 05, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Hours after making her Olympic debut, Iranian archer Zahra Nemati carried her country's flag in the opening ceremony. It's the start of a busy coup...
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Back on Olympic stage, Leyva eyes making impact for Team USA
Aug 05, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The words trail Danell Leyva even now, four eventful years since that warm night in London when - giddy from his bronze in the all-around at the 20...
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In Olympic marketing, smaller brands find restrictions tough
Aug 05, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Olympics are full of stories of underdogs triumphing against the odds for athletic glory. But in the case of Olympic marketing, smaller brands are fi...
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Leading man: Anthony embraces role as US team's leader
Aug 05, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Carmelo Anthony was the last one to take the practice floor Friday, joining his U.S. teammates after wrapping up interviews where he was asked abou...
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USOC leader defends stance on Russian doping
Aug 05, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The chairman of the U.S. Olympic Committee defended his support of the decision not to ban Russia's entire team from the Rio Games, framing it as a...
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Olympics media: Delayed start for NBC, ad overload
Aug 05, 2016 7:00 am - NBC is proud of showing every Olympics competition live online, and many on TV. So, it makes the decision to air Friday's opening ceremony via tape delay a seemingly unn...
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Pele says poor health will keep him from opening ceremony
Aug 05, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Pele will not attend Friday's opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics because of poor health, denying Brazilians a chance to celebrate their greatest ...