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New Zealand rowing pair enters Rio undefeated since 2007
When Eric Murray and Hamish Bond jump into their boat in Rio, people won't be asking whether they're going to win, but by how much.
'Big 4' of men's tennis cares about chasing Olympic medals
The "Big 4" of men's tennis is enthusiastic about the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, unlike their counterparts in golf.
Ex-OU running back sentenced to prison on drug charge
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Former Oklahoma and NFL running back De'Mond Parker has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison after pleading guilty to a federal drug charge.
Let's hear some noise! Weightlifters bring unique sounds
Weightlifting is more grit than glamour.
The Latest: Plea deal ends trial for Sharper co-defendant
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on the trial of a co-defendant of former NFL star Darren Sharper in a drug and sexual assault case (all times local):
Canadian engineer paddling for gold in 'drag race on water'
Mark de Jonge, the world's fastest sprint canoeist, was ready to quit the sport after he failed to qualify for the 2008 Olympics.
A weakened US still team to beat in Olympic men's basketball
A weakened U.S. basketball team believes it's still the strongest one in the Olympics.
US women look to win sixth consecutive basketball gold medal
No team has been more dominant at the Olympics over the past 20 years then the U.S. women's basketball team, winning five straight gold medals.
Lefty on top: Mickelson maintains lead on rainy day at Troon
TROON, Scotland (AP) — On a rainy day at Royal Troon, Phil Mickelson finally ran into a bit of trouble.
Mickelson picks up where he left off at rainy Royal Troon
TROON, Scotland (AP) — The Latest on the British Open (all times local):
93-year-old coach guides New Zealand athlete to Rio Olympics
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Forty years after coaching John Walker to an Olympic gold medal, 93-year-old track coach Arch Jelley will try to guide another New Zealand athlete to victory in the 1,500 meters at the Rio de Janeiro…
Lakers forward Nance has 'probable fracture' in right hand
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers say forward Larry Nance Jr. has a "probable fracture" is in right hand.
Tour de France to continue as planned after attack in Nice
NYONS, France (AP) — The Tour de France will continue as planned on Friday, a day after the deadly attack in Nice.
Tom Oates:
The whispers began about a month ago.
US boxer Mikaela Mayer found life direction in the ring
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mikaela Mayer knew she was better than the high school burnout that she was in danger of becoming.
Jackson hits walk-off homer, Bakersfield beats Modesto 11-7
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) -- Drew Jackson hit a walk-off grand slam with one out in the ninth inning, as the Bakersfield Blaze defeated the Modesto Nuts 11-7 on Thursday.
The Latest: What will Phil do next at British Open?
TROON, Scotland (AP) — The Latest on the British Open (all times local):
Thursday's Sports in Brief
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LEADING OFF: Unbeaten Strasburg, Rangers on the road again
A look at what's happening all around the majors today as baseball gets back into full swing after the All-Star break:
A new day, new weather and old challenge for Mickelson
TROON, Scotland (AP) — Royal Troon doesn't look anything like Phil Mickelson remembers from his near-historic opening round in the British Open.
