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Votto homers again, doubles as Reds fall to Brewers, 7-3

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Votto continues to quietly put up eye-popping numbers.Votto hit his 19th home run of the season and added a double...

US ousted, Sweden wins 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Taunted by local fans since the Olympics began and stinging from a surprising loss, Hope Solo called Sweden a “bunch...

Egyptian judo athlete refuses to shake Israeli’s hand

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Middle Eastern politics spilled onto the judo mat Friday at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics when an Egyptian competitor...

Is NBC’s prime-time Olympics due for a change?

NEW YORK (AP) — A former journalist turned college professor, Kelly Whiteside is watching NBC’s prime-time Olympics coverage this month for the first time...

For many viewers, the (sexist) games have indeed begun

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — American Olympians were making a case that this was supposed to be the Year of the Woman.Team USA brought...

NFL LOOK AHEAD: Colts’ Luck ready to go against Bills

A look at Saturday’s NFL preseason matchups:LUCKY DAYIndianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck thought he’d return to the field before the end of last season....

Marcus Fraser lead a day of firsts for Olympic golf

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — On a day of firsts for Olympic golf, Marcus Fraser of Australia had the one that mattered — the...

Vikings’ Zimmer gets to see defense he built in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI (AP) — Andy Dalton will run out of the tunnel at the south end of Paul Brown Stadium — the one he used...

Vikings’ Zimmer gets to see defense he built in Cincinnati

A look at Friday’s NFL preseason matchups:BACK IN CINCYVikings coach Mike Zimmer returns to Cincinnati, where he made his reputation as a defensive coordinator...

Carpenter, Peralta homer as Cardinals beat Reds 3-2

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jaime Garcia is finally feeling like himself on the mound.“I’m a guy who goes after guys and I got away...