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LONDON (AP) — Every athlete should have a fan as devoted as #OlympicNan.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The entire Russia team was banned from competing in the upcoming Paralympic Games on Sunday as punishment for the country running a doping operation that polluted sports by prioritizing "medals over morals."

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Olympic organizers say Kenya is sending a track and field official home from the Rio Games over "very serious allegations" that he offered to protect cheating athletes from drug testing.

Alex Rodriguez, the Yankees' controversial star, has announced he will play his final major league game next Friday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez will play his final major league game next Friday with the New York Yankees and then become a special adviser and instructor with the team.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez to play final game Friday, will become special adviser and instructor for New York Yankees.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's slap shot was always precise and straight as an arrow. Give archery an assist for that.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — One of the NFL's top linebackers may not make it back this season, his pass-rushing partner and a dynamic running back have also been on the shelf, and a Pro Bowl safety has yet to…

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama says he needs some help with his sand shots as he opens up about his golf game.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Injured French gymnast Samir Ait Said is back on his feet. Sort of.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Now that his flag-carrying duties are out of the way, Michael Phelps is eager to get started on his fifth Olympics.

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

They came in No. 4 jerseys and wearing cheeseheads. They chanted "Go Pack Go." It was Lambeau Field transported to Ohio, and only one man could have caused it.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Oscar Pistorius was treated for minor wrist injuries at a hospital and has been returned to a South African jail where the Olympian is serving a six-year sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, prison officials said Sunday.

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Jarryd Hayne made his return from a stint in the NFL and showed flashes of his past exploits in the National Rugby League, but couldn't prevent his new team Gold Coast from losing to the…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Day Two of the Rio Games features medal action in swimming, women's road cycling, men's fencing, judo and more. Here are some things to watch (all times local):

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Australia turned to the best sister act in swimming to hold off an American team anchored by Katie Ledecky.

SEATTLE (AP) — Mike Trout did his part to upstage Seattle's celebration for Ken Griffey Jr.

ADELANTO, Calif. (AP) -- Michael De Leon hit a run-scoring double in the eighth inning, leading the High Desert Mavericks to a 14-13 win over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Saturday.

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Gavin Cecchini had four hits, while T.J. Rivera and Roger Bernadina recorded three apiece as the Las Vegas 51s topped the Fresno Grizzlies 10-8 on Saturday.