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Glasnovic earns trap gold after shoot-off in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Josip Glasnovic settled his feet into place, gently rocked back and forth to find balance, pausing a moment before loading his shotgun.
Bochy hospitalized, won't manage Giants in opener at Miami
MIAMI (AP) — The San Francisco Giants say manager Bruce Bochy has been admitted to a Miami hospital after falling ill and will miss Monday night's game against the Marlins.
Stinging criticism: Brazilians taunt US athletes over Zika
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — After months of dire predictions from abroad about the mosquito-borne Zika virus, some Brazilian fans are doing some stinging of their own: They're booing U.S. athletes and taunting them over the fears that kept some…
US women hold off scrappy Netherlands team in 5 sets
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — This past year in Istanbul, U.S. assistant coach Jamie Morrison worked right alongside a man he considers among the best volleyball minds in the business.
Blue Jays place OF Pillar on DL with sprained left thumb
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb.
Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib makes training camp debut
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Aqib Talib made his training camp debut Monday with a warm welcome from his Denver Broncos teammates and the fans on hand.
Heavily favored South Korean archer beaten in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — They were both at a loss for words: the 33rd-seeded archer for what he just did. The top-seeded competitor and world-record holder for losing any chance at what looked to be a surefire Olympic medal.
India field hockey back on the rise, slowly but surely
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Just three seconds. That's all India needed on Monday to draw with Germany and punch in its best result in Olympic men's field hockey in 20 years.
Crash of Australia pursuit team sends rider to hospital
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Australian rider Melissa Hoskins was taken from the Rio Olympics velodrome on a stretcher Monday after her pursuit team crashed hard while doing a training effort at race speed.
Rally time: Nurse helps Canada come back, beat Serbia 71-67
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rallying from 18 down in the third quarter is big in any game. Doing it in the Olympics is pretty special. Guard Kia Nurse put on an impressive show to spark Canada's comeback in women's…
With Neymar struggling, Brazilian soccer fans turn to Marta
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The frustration with Brazil's soccer team is so great that fans are jeering Neymar and wishing women's star Marta could come to the rescue.
Man-up situations critical in Olympic water polo
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Matteo Aicardi is tough to guard in normal situations in water polo. When Italy plays with the man advantage, he becomes even more dangerous.
The Karolyi Way leaves lasting legacy for USA Gymnastics
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Martha Karolyi Way is a pinch on the neck. A tilt of the head. A purse of the lips. A nod of approval. A series of directives, most of them blunt, all designed for…
No respite: Problems everywhere for Kenya at the Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The problems are stacking up for Kenya at the Olympics: A new doping scandal, ineligible athletes, missing plane tickets, and now bad blood between the track and field federation and the national Olympic committee.
Rafaela Silva wins Brazil's first gold medal of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rafaela Silva wins Brazil's first gold medal of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Jaguars' Lee returns to practice, hopes to play at Jets
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Marqise Lee hopes to play in the team's preseason opener despite missing most of training camp.
No comeback for Fox-Pitt in equestrian eventing
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — William Fox-Pitt's medal hopes took a hit Monday on a tricky cross-country course in the eventing competition at the Olympics.
AP Interview: Bach to continue push for Olympic doping bans
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The IOC will keep trying to enforce a rule that would prevent former doping cheats from competing in future Olympics.
US women's 8 shines in Rio as Olympic regatta resumes
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — After a day off due to gusty winds, Olympic rowers got back in their boats Monday with the outstanding U.S. women's eight making a strong debut in Rio.
Aussies, Kiwis to play for 1st Olympic gold in rugby 7s
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As predicted, the first Olympic rugby sevens gold medal will be heading to either Australia or New Zealand.