It’s the third straight gold medal for the U.S.
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Gold is no given for U.S. men in Olympic basketball final
The Americans have been tested, including by Serbia, their opponent in the championship game Sunday.
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Olympic roundup: American wins women’s track record sixth gold
Allyson Felix helps the U.S. to victory in the 4×400-meter relay.
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U.S. women’s basketball wins sixth straight gold medal
The team continues its dominance with an easy win over Spain in the final.
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U.S. women on verge of water polo dynasty
The U.S. closes its schedule with 22 straight wins, rolling through its six games in Rio by a combined score of 73-32.
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Olympic notebook: U.S. hopes to have Bird in final
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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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.