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Brazil held to 0-0 draw by the South Africans

Germany’s Sven Bender, left, helped his side fight back to a 2-2 draw against Erick Gutierrez and Mexico.Arisson Marinho/Associated Press…

August 3, 2016

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Baseball and softball back in Olympics in 2020

Baseball back in 2020

August 3, 2016

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What if the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro work?

always knows how to throw a party

August 3, 2016

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U.S. riders aim to make the jump in BMX at Rio Olympic Games

Americans hope to surge in BMX

August 3, 2016

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Olympic network NBC vows complete Rio coverage

included

August 2, 2016

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A new era of U.S. women’s soccer at Olympics

Revamped U.S. women’s soccer team put to the test at Rio Games

August 1, 2016

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U.S. boxer Shakur Stevenson chases childhood dream of Olympics

While training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, boxers like Gary Russell work on their technique during…

August 1, 2016

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Split between IOC and WADA widens over Russia

defends IOC decision, WADA heavily critical

August 1, 2016

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Usain Bolt brings smiles to the Olympics

Since he coasted to the 100-meter finish line in world-record time at the Bird’s Nest eight years ago, Usain Bolt…

July 31, 2016

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Carmelo Anthony chasing another medal

U.S. player to compete in four Olympics

July 31, 2016

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IOC President Thomas Bach defends handling of Russian doping scandal

heavily critical of IOC president

July 31, 2016

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USA Basketball forged by golden partnership

Basketball forged by ‘lunch box’ guys

July 27, 2016

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Vladimir Putin slams discrimination as banned athletes join send-off

Russia’s pole vaulter and Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva was emotional after speaking Wednesday at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, during…

July 27, 2016

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At least 105 Russian athletes banned from Olympics so far

Majority of track and field athletes barred

July 26, 2016

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Roger Federer out for rest of season

great out of Olympics and U.S. Open

July 26, 2016

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Plenty of action and drama in whitewater canoe/kayak at Olympics

A guide to whitewater racing in Rio

July 22, 2016

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Skateboarding star Tony Hawk: Olympics ‘need our excitement’

Tony Hawk believes the Olympics and the sport of skateboarding both would benefit greatly if it is added to the…

July 22, 2016

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Russian track and field athletes banned from Rio Olympics

Russians lose track appeal; IOC to weigh other sports

July 21, 2016

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Olympic gold medals in Rio are barely gold at all

There’s no such thing as a gold medal, not at these upcoming Rio Olympics, and really, not ever. Second-place finishers…

July 21, 2016

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A wild ride for Chloe Dygert to the Rio Olympics

ready to chase gold in Rio

July 21, 2016

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Carmen Small shines in first stage since Olympic snub

Durangoan finishes ahead of Armstrong, again

July 20, 2016

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Russian athletes await key ruling on Olympic track ban

A day before a sports court rules on Russia’s appeal against the ban on its track and field team from…

July 19, 2016

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Russian athletes await fate

violations leave country unsure of status

July 19, 2016

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Carmelo Anthony’s mission for U.S. to stay united

seeks more than Olympic gold

July 19, 2016