Tag: Rio Olympics
Column: In fight against doping, disabled lead the way
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Maybe it’s time we started paying more attention to the Paralympics.Not only are their athletes courageous, so are their...
Rio organizers not first to bungle country’s flag
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Tip to event organizers everywhere: Check your flags and anthems. Then, check them again.Rio Games organizers who managed to...
Oh say can you sob: US swimmers get emotional at Rio Games
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ryan Held couldn’t sing along to the U.S. national anthem with his teammates. He was too overcome with emotion...
OLYMPICS: Whipping winds affect day 2 of Rio Games
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The whipping gusts that disrupted athletes and spectators alike were just a prelude to the winds of change that...
NBC swim commentator defends comments criticized as sexist
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBC commentator criticized for calling the coach and husband of Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu “the guy responsible” for her...
Visitors to Rio Olympics will find all senses triggered
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Right after getting off the plane, sweat beads will start to gather on your forehead. That’s just Rio de...
NBC gears up for Olympics with exhaustive coverage plan
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC’s plans for the Olympics in Rio over the next two weeks define the term “exhaustive.”The network, its cable sisters...
Phelps to carry US flag during Olympic opening in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps has a lot of memorable moments at the Olympics.This one ranks right up there.Adding another honor to...
Hope Solo not bothered by ‘Zika’ crowd chants at Olympics
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Hope Solo wasn’t bothered by the chanting.The veteran USA goalie was teased by fans chanting “Zika, Zika” at her...
Olympic network NBC vows full Rio coverage, woes included
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Bob Costas and other top members of NBC’s Olympics coverage team veered between optimism and caution in predicting Rio...
