An investigator finds that Russia’s practice of switching dirty samples with clean ones in drug tests extended to other major sporting events dating back to 2011.
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Olympic notebook: U.S. women’s soccer team features familiar faces
The Americans are aiming for a fourth straight gold medal.
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Spieth says pulling out of the Olympics was difficult
The young American golfer says health concerns made the choice the hardest he’s ever faced.
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Olympics roundup: Felix edged in bid for 200-400 double
Allyson Felix, the 2012 Olympic champion in the 200 meters, fails to make the U.S. team in that event.
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Olympic notebook: More Rio pollution problems
Sailors complain of an oil slick that turns white boats brown.
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Phelps qualifies for a fifth Olympics
Michael Phelps wins the 200-meter butterfly to secure his spot for the Games in Rio, while Missy Franklin also earns a berth.
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Top golfers withdraw from the Olympics
Jason Day, the top-ranked player in the world, and Shane Lowry both announce they will skip the first Olympic event in 112 years.
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U.S. Olympic basketball team named
While some of the NBA’s top names won’t be there, the group still has plenty of talent.
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Olympic notebook: LeBron out, Anthony in for U.S. team
LeBron James says Thursday night that he will skip the Rio Olympics.
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Julia Clukey hits proverbial reset button
Olympic luger looks to bounce back strong after a tough fall season.