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U.S. Women’s field hockey has what it takes for gold in Rio Games

The United States is trying to make a push in women’s field hockey. The Americans qualified for the 1984 Olympics…

July 18, 2016

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Ebner, Potter highlight U.S. Rugby roster for Rio Olympics

The 30-year-old Potter found out she had Stage III synovial sarcoma in 2014. Ebner was kept under contract by the…

July 18, 2016

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New faces, same goal for U.S. Basetball team heading into Olympics

69-years-old, coach Mike Krzyzewski still running the show

July 18, 2016

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WADA wants Russia out of Rio Olympics

A 97-page report details Russian corruption

July 18, 2016

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U.S. women going for 6th gold medal at 2016 Games

No team has been more dominant at the Olympics over the past 20 years then the U.S. women’s basketball team,…

July 15, 2016

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A depleated U.S. squad still team to beat in Olympic men’s basktball

United States’ Carmelo Anthony and the rest of the Americans will have to pick up the slack from certain players…

July 15, 2016

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Athletes, leaders slow to commit to Rio opening ceremony

Charlie Riedel/Associated Press<br><br>Players like Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, have opted out of the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.du1-i-syn…

July 14, 2016

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Allyson Felix finishes 4th, misses Olympics

Tori Bowie, left, and Jenna Prandini, middle, beat Allyson Felix who failed to qualify for the 200-meter run for the…

July 10, 2016

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Laura Thweatt learns from mistakes at Olympic Team Trials

Durangoan to turn focus to marathons

July 9, 2016

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Olympic track cycling preview

Former Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins, the reigning Olympic time trial gold medalist, has largely retired from road racing…

July 9, 2016

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Summer Olympics road cycling preview

another unpredictable road race at Rio Olympics

July 9, 2016

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Coe asks more athletes to be whistleblowers on doping

“It’s a golden opportunity, that is not necessarily going to present itself again, for our sport to grab this moment.…

July 7, 2016

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Durango’s Laura Thweatt goes from 1st to 8th, Olympic hopes dashed

leading, Durangoan falls in last 1,200 meters

July 7, 2016

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Nothing new: Youth served at U.S. Olympic track trials

of first-time Olympians once more

July 6, 2016

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Boris Berian disregards drama, qualfies for 2016 Rio Games

State runner earns 800-meter spot on U.S. team

July 5, 2016

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Laura Thweatt takes 5th at USA Track & Field Olympic Track Team Trials

2007 Durango graduate has 1 more chance

July 2, 2016

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Phelps wins one more time in U.S. Olympic swimming trials

sweeps, Ledecky thrills

July 1, 2016

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Michael Phelps wins latest showdown with Ryan Lochte

Ledecky clocks impressive 800

July 1, 2016

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USA Cycling relying on high-tech training tools ahead of Rio

These days they’re little more than a prop. USA Cycling is pushing the limits of training technology in the run-up…

June 30, 2016

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Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte prepared for Olympic Trial showdown

Phelps, Lochte set for battle

June 29, 2016

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In ‘year of the youth,’ chances for U.S. track newcomers, too

United States’ Allyson Felix said she feels old next to the up-and-coming U.S. track stars, even at only age 30.Mark…

June 29, 2016

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For Michael Phelps, the 5th Olympics may mean the most yet

Franklin turns in gutty effort

June 29, 2016

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Carmen Small to challenge USA Cycling Olympic snub

Durango’s national champion to fight for chance at Rio

June 29, 2016

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Top American swimmers from 2012 struggling at Olympic Trials

Franklin, Lochte struggle against rising stars

June 28, 2016