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Without a '10,' perfection is a tough task in gymnastics
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Without it, Nadia Comaneci is just another gold-medal winning gymnast from Eastern Europe.
Coming off a double-gold night, Phelps returns for 200 IM
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps didn't have much time to savor his double gold-medal night.
Crawford's HR helps Giants take series by beating Miami 1-0
MIAMI (AP) — Two days after Brandon Crawford battered the Miami Marlins with seven hits, he beat them with one swing.
Badgers volleyball: Wisconsin ranked No. 4 in coaches' preseason poll
Defending national champion Nebraska is No. 1, followed by Texas and Minnesota.
Going green: Changes in water color at water polo, diving
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It looks as if the water polo pool is turning green with envy.
Joseph leads Norfolk over Gwinnett 4-1
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Corban Joseph doubled twice and singled as the Norfolk Tides topped the Gwinnett Braves 4-1 on Wednesday.
Gold favorites Fiji, NZ to meet in QFs; US misses by a kick
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Fiji and New Zealand had been hoping to play off for the gold medal in rugby's return to the Olympics.
Bonds ejected from Marlins' game against Giants
MIAMI (AP) — Barry Bonds has been ejected from the Miami Marlins' game against San Francisco for arguing about balls and strikes.
Mathis still sending strong, silent message to Colts defense
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — Robert Mathis makes every word count. Every play, too.
Refugee athletes from Congo find joy simply in competing
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Even defeat ultimately felt like victory for Yolande Bukasa and Popole Misenga.
Argentina ousted in soccer; Portugal and Honduras advance
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Argentina has been eliminated from the Olympic soccer tournament after a 1-1 draw against Honduras, which advanced to the quarterfinals along with Portugal.
Rare feat: Crawford, Stennett meet in Miami after 7-hit game
MIAMI (AP) — The National League's only living seven-hit men have met at Marlins Park.
Unlike his buddy Bolt, Rudisha goes for the quiet life
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — They are buddies, Usain Bolt and David Rudisha, two runners who both made loud statements at the last Olympics.
After the Olympics, athletes get chance to finally unwind
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Alev Kelter's Olympics were over, so she and her U.S. women's rugby teammates could finally go out for some celebratory passion fruit caipirinhas.
Versatile ESPN sportscaster John Saunders dies at 61
NEW YORK (AP) — John Saunders, the versatile sportscaster who has hosted ESPN's "The Sports Reporters" for the last 15 years, has died, the network announced Wednesday. He was 61.
US volleyballer hopes her college coaching yields net gains
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Each night, Kayla Banwarth would pack lunch for the next day, lay out her clothes and set an alarm to be out the door by 5 a.m.
Jongoh wins third 50-meter pistol gold after miscue
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Jin Jongoh put a shot in the 6-ring midway through the finals, the shooting equivalent of shanking a shot into the woods during the final round of a golf major.
The Latest: US beach volleyball duo Gibb, Patterson out
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):
All 4 QBs expected to play in Falcons' preseason opener
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — All four of Atlanta's quarterbacks are expected to play in Thursday night's preseason opener against Washington, setting a pattern of frequent substitutions that should follow at other positions.
Culliver placed on physically unable to perform list
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Cornerback Chris Culliver has been placed on the active-physically unable to perform list after signing a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins.
