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She said yes: Claye proposes after taking Olympic silver
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Will Claye kept a close watch on his backpack while he competed in the Olympic triple jump.
Bolt, Bolt, Bolt: a man, and a name, for all seasons
Let's take a moment to exult
Money May in the house: Mayweather roots for Stevenson
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — His focus seemingly unflappable, Shakur Stevenson was briefly distracted when he heard a familiar voice as he walked out for his Olympic bout.
Green and golden? Australia men's hoop team eyeing Rio gold
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — There's one team that has lived up to high expectations — even surpassed them — at the Rio Games in men's basketball.
DC police chief stepping down to head security for NFL
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington police chief Cathy Lanier, the first woman to lead the department and one of the nation's longest-serving and most popular big-city police chiefs, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down to become head of security for…
APNewsBreak: Boxing decision could lead to judging changes
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Heavyweight Evgeny Tishchenko's gold-medal victory over Vassiliy Levit in a widely criticized decision is likely to be a catalyst for change during the International Boxing Association's next evaluation of its judging.
Freeney, Neal set to make preseason debuts for Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Veteran Dwight Freeney and rookie Keanu Neal, newcomers who carry big expectations on Atlanta's defense, are expected to make their preseason debuts against Cleveland on Thursday night.
Bolt glides into 200 semis; Perkovic, Taylor defend golds
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Some people, like Usain Bolt, make everything look easy. Others, like Sandra Perkovic and Christian Taylor, insist on the tough road.
China's Olympic dominance in badminton will end in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — China's Olympic dominance in badminton will end in Rio de Janeiro.
Steelers' LB Harrison speaks about PED probe
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker James Harrison doesn't want to face a suspension. He is also not interested in talking to NFL representatives right now, either.
47-year-old Dolphins assistant coach dons pads for drill
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — It's been 13 years since Shawn Jefferson played in the NFL, and he looked a little out of shape Tuesday in his helmet, shoulder pads and baggy sweat pants while taking part in blocking drills at…
Renowned chef feeds Rio's homeless with excess Olympic food
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Twelve hours ago, Fagner Dos Santos ate his last meal: two hardened bread buns and coffee. For much of the past decade, the 33-year-old has been battling drug addiction while living on the streets of…
In a breeze, Bolt starts pursuit of 200-meter title
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Usain Bolt glanced to his right once, twice, three times. No surprise: Nobody was there.
Lions remove LB DeAndre Levy from injury list
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have removed linebacker DeAndre Levy from active/non-football injury list.
Serbia stunner: Australia ousted 73-71 in women's basketball
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Serbia shocked Australia, eliminating the three-time women's basketball silver medalists 73-71 Tuesday and leaving the stunned Aussies standing on the court with their hands on their heads, crying in disbelief.
Photo finish: Weertman leads Dutch sweep of open water races
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It was a Dutch sweep at Copacabana.
Phelps, Ledecky, Biles grace Sports Illustrated cover
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — American gold medal winners Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles are featured on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated.
Cuban national volleyball team members charged with rape
HELSINKI (AP) — A Finnish prosecutor has charged six members of the Cuban national volleyball team with aggravated rape.
Despite huge turnover, Holtz bullish on La. Tech's prospects
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Three of the main reasons Louisiana Tech was among Conference USA's premier teams and won a bowl game last season were defensive tackle Vernon Butler, running back Kenneth Dixon and quarterback Jeff Driskel.
Brazil's interim prez to skip closing ceremony after jeers
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's interim President Michel Temer, who was loudly booed at the Olympic opening ceremony, won't have to face the same jeering crowds when the Rio Games end.