King has been critical of Yulia Efimova being allowed to compete in Rio, after being suspended for doping and testing positive again this year.
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Coach Martha Karolyi leaves an enduring legacy for USA Gymnastics
“We don’t want to beat this or that. But we want to come as close as possible to perfection,” she says.
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U.S. women use balanced attack to beat Spain in basketball
Another game, another rout for the U.S. women’s basketball team.
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Maine’s Ellie Logan, U.S. women’s eight dominate rowing heats
The Americans breezed to a win and are the favorites in Saturday’s gold-medal race.
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The Latest: Fans’ ‘Zika’ taunts baffle U.S. beach volleyball player
Americans including April Ross and soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo have been subjected to the taunts, and Ross doesn’t know why.
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For Michael Phelps, 6 Rio golds seem very much in reach
In his first Rio event, the swimming standout produced the fastest split time of his career in the 4×100 freestyle relay.
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Olympic roundup: Williams sisters dethroned
Serena and Venus Williams, seeking a fourth doubles gold medal, lose in the first round.
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U.S. women rout Senegal to start chase for basketball gold
The Americans score their most points ever in the 121-56 victory.
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Entire Russian team banned from competing in Rio Paralympics
The ban is punishment for the country running a doping operation that went on for years.
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U.S. men look impressive in basketball opener
Seeking a third straight gold medal, Kevin Durant scores 25 points in a 119-62 victory against China.