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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Looking for an Olympic venue? The IOC has acknowledged that Rio Olympics are missing some of the so-called "look" that characterizes the games.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As an assistant coach for Britain's women's field hockey team, Craig Parnham always admired the United States.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Almost 7,000 miles away from the Olympic Stadium, the Oregon Ducks have started football practice with an eye on the season-opening game.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Simone Biles' golden run in Rio is picking up steam.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets pitcher Steven Matz has not given up a hit through six innings against the San Diego Padres.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — At an age when many people are thinking about retirement, John Whitaker is thinking about another Olympic medal.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Niccolo Campriani fired his last shot, shook his head and smiled. No reason to look at the score. The Italian's long Olympics were over and he knew he had already secured another medal.

ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- Mike Gerber hit a run-scoring single in the sixth inning, leading the Erie SeaWolves to an 8-7 win over the Hartford Yard Goats in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Christian Arroyo singled three times, and Cory Taylor allowed just four hits over seven innings as the Richmond Flying Squirrels beat the Bowie Baysox 3-0 on Sunday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Goodbye green. It's back to clear water in the pool at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center, allowing synchronized swimmers to see underwater on the first day of Olympic competition.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Dalton Pompey hit a solo home run in the first inning, leading the Buffalo Bisons to a 5-2 win over the Pawtucket Red Sox in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC's first recipient of "Saturday Night Live" star Leslie Jones' burst of energy is late-night, or early-morning, host Ryan Seacrest.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Second-year Steelers cornerback Doran Grant had an interception return for a touchdown, receiver Sammie Coates committed two costly fumbles and rookie defensive back Sean Davis settled in after a shaky start in his first NFL game.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees have dedicated a plaque to retired reliever Mariano Rivera that will be placed in Monument Park behind center field.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Usain Bolt defends his title as the world's fastest man at the Rio de Janeiro Games on Sunday and golf is handing out its first Olympic medals in 112 years.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed veteran guard Ronnie Price.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons rookie starting safety Keanu Neal, the NFL's 17th overall draft pick, was back at practice Sunday after missing last week's exhibition game with a torso injury.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — US Olympic officials say Ryan Lochte, 3 other US swimmers robbed by people posing as armed police.