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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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — China's Olympic dominance in badminton will end in Rio de Janeiro.

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.

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…

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…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Usain Bolt glanced to his right once, twice, three times. No surprise: Nobody was there.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have removed linebacker DeAndre Levy from active/non-football injury list.

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.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It was a Dutch sweep at Copacabana.

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.

HELSINKI (AP) — A Finnish prosecutor has charged six members of the Cuban national volleyball team with aggravated rape.

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.

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.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have placed right-hander Michael Blazek on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm strain.