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Rare feat: Crawford, Stennett meet in Miami after 7-hit game
MIAMI (AP) — The National League's only living seven-hit men have met at Marlins Park.
Unlike his buddy Bolt, Rudisha goes for the quiet life
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — They are buddies, Usain Bolt and David Rudisha, two runners who both made loud statements at the last Olympics.
After the Olympics, athletes get chance to finally unwind
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Alev Kelter's Olympics were over, so she and her U.S. women's rugby teammates could finally go out for some celebratory passion fruit caipirinhas.
Versatile ESPN sportscaster John Saunders dies at 61
NEW YORK (AP) — John Saunders, the versatile sportscaster who has hosted ESPN's "The Sports Reporters" for the last 15 years, has died, the network announced Wednesday. He was 61.
US volleyballer hopes her college coaching yields net gains
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Each night, Kayla Banwarth would pack lunch for the next day, lay out her clothes and set an alarm to be out the door by 5 a.m.
Jongoh wins third 50-meter pistol gold after miscue
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Jin Jongoh put a shot in the 6-ring midway through the finals, the shooting equivalent of shanking a shot into the woods during the final round of a golf major.
The Latest: US beach volleyball duo Gibb, Patterson out
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):
All 4 QBs expected to play in Falcons' preseason opener
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — All four of Atlanta's quarterbacks are expected to play in Thursday night's preseason opener against Washington, setting a pattern of frequent substitutions that should follow at other positions.
Culliver placed on physically unable to perform list
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Cornerback Chris Culliver has been placed on the active-physically unable to perform list after signing a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins.
Rapinoe's return comes in time for quarterfinal push
MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Megan Rapinoe's return is coming at just the right time for the United States.
New kid in blocks: Dutch sprinter Dafne Schippers eyes gold
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dutch coach Bart Bennema sighed and assessed his star pupil.
Former swimmer, university reach settlement in hazing case
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — A former Western Kentucky University swimmer has reached a settlement in a lawsuit in which he claimed to have been hazed and assaulted by his teammates.
Cancellara denies Froome time trial gold at Rio Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Fabian Cancellara capped his remarkable career with his second Olympic gold medal Wednesday, the retiring Swiss star powering over the hilly, rain-slicked course at the Rio Games to deny favorite Tom Dumoulin and British rival…
Shu Fits: Top singles star aims for 1st US badminton medal
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Howard Shu was just 10 when he lost a match in his first badminton tournament to the top junior in his class.
Cowboys, University of North Texas to partner for education
DENTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and the University of North Texas have joined forces to promote education and provide work opportunities for students.
KICKING OFF: Brady or Garoppolo to get bulk of snaps?
A look at Thursday's NFL preseason matchups:
Rowing canceled as skies darken over Rio Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rowers packed up their oars for the day while cyclists hit slippery roads on skinny time-trial bikes unsuited to harsh weather conditions as sun-drenched Rio turned blustery, wet and gray on Wednesday.
Kenya's Olympic track team manager ordered held for 28 days
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A magistrate has ruled that Kenya's track and field manager can be held for 28 days while police investigate allegations that he helped cover up doping for cash.
Warrant issued for Andre Rison in child support case
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A judge in Michigan has signed an arrest warrant for former NFL player Andre Rison, who is accused of violating his probation in a child support case.
Brazil Senate sends suspended President Dilma to trial
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's Senate on Wednesday voted to put suspended President Dilma Rousseff on trial for allegedly breaking fiscal rules in managing the federal budget.

