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US trio of setters helps lead the way for American women

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 2:44pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Alisha Glass, Carli Lloyd and Courtney Thompson huddle together during timeouts with their position coach, and words fly around for about a minute as they compare notes before returning to play.

Indians' Santana out of lineup after being hit by foul ball

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 2:39pm
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana is out of the lineup against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, a day after suffering a contusion on the right side of his head when he was hit by a…

Lawsuit: Assaulted Kansas rowers had to cheer football team

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 2:35pm
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas' athletic department required female rowers to attend games and encouraged them to socialize with football recruits, according to an amended lawsuit by a former rower who says she was raped by a…

Chinese, Polish and Bulgarian athletes sanctioned for doping

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 2:19pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Chinese swimmer, a Polish weightlifter and a Bulgarian steeplechaser were expelled or suspended Friday from the Olympics for doping, the first athletes sanctioned after failing drug tests at the games.

Severino returns to Yankees as Eovaldi put on disabled list

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 2:15pm
NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino's return to the minor leagues was brief.

Severino returns to Yankees as Eovaldi put on disabled list

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 2:12pm
NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino's return to the minor leagues was brief.

US ousted, Sweden wins 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 2:10pm
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The three-time defending champion U.S. women's national team will miss the Olympic final for the first time after being ousted by Sweden on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Bogut sits, Australia beats China 93-68 in men's basketball

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 2:08pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Australia played without center Andrew Bogut and easily handled China 93-68 on Friday in men's basketball.

Bomb squads, stray bullets: Incidents unnerve some in Rio

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 2:01pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The bomb squad rushed past crowds on Copacabana Beach to investigate a backpack abandoned near Rio's ritziest hotel. Despite the potential for danger, local diners sipped their beers, watched an Olympic swimming race on a…

Chinese investors set to inject $111M into French club Lyon

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:58pm
LYON, France (AP) — A group of Chinese investors is set to inject 100 million euros ($111 million) into French club Lyon in a move that could threaten Paris Saint-Germain's supremacy.

Holliday, Cardinals consider options for his broken thumb

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:50pm
CHICAGO (AP) — St. Louis outfielder Matt Holliday will have his broken right thumb re-examined early next week, then he and the Cardinals will decide on treatments including surgery or letting the injury heal on its own, according to GM…

Titans' Henry attempting to add dimensions to his game

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:48pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans rookie running back Derrick Henry left a lasting impression in Thursday's practice.

USC stabilizes under Clay Helton, but expectations stay high

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:45pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Clay Helton is beginning his first full season as Southern California's head coach, this transplanted Southerner has been around the West Coast's most glamorous college football program long enough to know it's already time to…

With Reynolds gone, Navy depends on Tago Smith to run option

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:22pm
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — To no one's surprise, the very first question asked of Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo at media day involved replacing quarterback Keenan Reynolds.

Colts' Luck ready to go against Bills

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:14pm
A look at Saturday's NFL preseason matchups:

Billy Bean to throw out 1st pitch at Mets Pride Night

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:13pm
NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Bean will throw out the first pitch for Mets Pride Night.

Ancient games, modern times: Anyone for a truce?

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:05pm
The games go back to ancient Greece,

Etiquette of judo integral to Japanese martial art

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:57pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Judo is a Japanese martial art that was developed in the 19th century based on principles of self-defense. Its creator, Jigoro Kano, combined elements of jiu jitsu, wrestling and karate with other styles of fighting.

Olympic doping panel: Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi receives provisional suspension after positive test

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:55pm
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Olympic doping panel: Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi receives provisional suspension after positive test.

NFL: Tyrod Taylor agrees to new deal with Bills

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:55pm
The Buffalo Bills announced Friday that they have agreed to a new deal with quarterback Tyrod Taylor. During 2015, Taylor's first year as an NFL starter, he threw for 3,035 yards and 20 touchdowns.

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