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Green, not gold, color of the day at Olympic diving pool

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RIO DE JANEIRO — Green, not gold, was the color of the day at the Olympic diving venue.Sure, China won its third consecutive gold...

‘Final Five’ win one more gymnastics gold for Karolyi

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RIO DE JANEIRO — Martha Karolyi leaned forward, her hands clutching the railing in front of her seat. Knuckles white. Head tilted. Body tense.It...

Brazil held to 0-0 draw by South Africa

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BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil started its quest for an Olympic gold medal in men’s soccer with a disappointing 0-0 draw against South Africa, a...

Smooth sailing? US men’s basketball seeks more Olympic gold

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RIO DE JANEIRO — There were so many questions about their cushy accommodations it seemed the Americans were on vacation.Yes, the U.S. men’s basketball...

Rio Games an acid test for Olympics’ appeal in a grim world

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RIO DE JANEIRO — Even if only for two weeks, can “Faster-Higher-Stronger” overpower deadlier, scarier and bloodier? Can the Olympic Games still offer the...

Heath shows she is fit, ready to help US at Olympics

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BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil — It didn’t take long for Tobin Heath to overcome any doubts about her physical condition.Less than 10 minutes into the...

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