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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — If the golf swing required less technique and more rhythm — like samba dancing, say — the sport would no doubt be monopolized by Brazilians. Instead, after watching a dozen or so novices take their…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have released former closer Jonathan Papelbon.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Each quarter begins with pure, unbridled speed, a furious dash from the mouth of the goal to the middle of the pool while your opponent comes barreling at you from the opposite direction. At stake…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Leticia Romero isn't alone at the Rio Games, just close to it.

TORONTO (AP) — Russell Martin hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the sixth inning, Aaron Sanchez pitched seven innings to get his first win in his last three starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Astros 4-2 Saturday,…

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Elniery Garcia threw six scoreless innings, leading the Clearwater Threshers over the Lakeland Flying Tigers in a 5-2 win on Saturday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw has taken another step forward in his attempt to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation this season, playing catch Saturday for the second day in a row.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has a hairline fracture in his ribs and there is no timetable for his return.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The IAAF said Saturday it has banned the only Russian in Olympic track and field from competition and that she is appealing the ruling.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The president of cycling's world governing body defended the Olympic road course on Saturday, calling it a fair test and suggesting those who crashed pushed past their limits.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler will be sidelined for several weeks after breaking a bone in his left elbow, coach Gary Kubiak said Saturday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — They rowed for two kilometers.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Olympic officials say they will drain the larger pool at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center to remove the green-tinged water.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio Olympics will drain green water from one pool and refill for synchronized swimming; diving pool remains in use.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Olympic women's titleholder the Netherlands defeated Germany 2-0 on Saturday to reach the field hockey quarterfinals unbeaten and with a familiar foe on the horizon.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sole Russian in track and field at Rio Olympics banned by IAAF; immediately appeals.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Luik triplets have already encountered some strange looks at the Olympics.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — This is goodbye for Michael Phelps. The most decorated athlete in Olympic history has one more race before retirement.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Olympic security personnel questioned a female Iranian volleyball fan when she showed up for a match holding a large sign and wearing a T-shirt that said "Let Iranian Women Enter Their Stadiums."

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Christian Reitz was thrilled to watch his teammates win Olympic gold the previous two days, hoping he could keep Germany's shooting string going.