The U.S. women’s basketball team will try to win its sixth straight gold medal.
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Just an ugly American victory over Spain
But Olympic gold never loses its luster, and that’s what the U.S. men’s basketball team will play for next.
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Commentary: Phony apology delivered by a U.S. embarrassment
Ryan Lochte’s apology is about as lame as the reality show he once had.
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Usain Bolt leads Jamaica to third straight gold medal in 4X100 relay
In the women’s race, the United States captures gold.
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Ryan Lochte apologizes for behavior, but repercussions are possible
USA Swimming’s executive board would discuss likely punishment for the swimmers involved in the encounter with armed security guards in Rio.
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Portland lawyer clears Olympic hurdles for banned Russian athlete
Sports lawyer Paul Greene successfully defends Darya Klishina against doping allegations, as she becomes the only Russian track and field athlete allowed to compete in Rio.
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No record, just gold for Bolt in 200
Usain Bolt highlights a busy track and field night by breezing in the 200 but missing a record.
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Olympic roundup: Eaton repeats in decathlon
Ashton Eaton of the U.S. ties an Olympic record in capturing a second straight gold medal.
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Olympics notebook: Lifter stripped of medal for failing drug test
Izzat Artykov of Kyrgyzstan becomes the first athlete at this year’s Games to lose a medal.
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Short-handed U.S. reaches another women’s basketball final
With point guard Sue Bird hurt, the Americans endure a slow start before beating France in the semifinals.