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Bolt shines bright, wins another gold in Olympic 100

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Usain Bolt sauntered onto the track, stretched out his arms and waved his hands, signaling for more applause.He knew...

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...

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...

Column: Saudi butterfly crushed in Olympic debut in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO — For a newly-minted Olympian who had just blazed a tiny trail for Saudi Arabian women, Lubna al-Omair sure looked miserable.Instead...

Rugby couple put respect in front and center in Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Isadora Cerullo has become a celebrity around Rio, more for what happened on the sidelines of the Olympic rugby...

A very late night on NBC for gymnastics fans

NEW YORK (AP) — Sometimes it’s important to take a break from the pool.Swimming has given NBC some memorable moments in Rio de Janeiro,...

All or nothing: Many countries come to Rio with 1 shot

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Majlinda Kelmendi stood on the podium with a wide smile on her face.A gold medal hung around her neck,...