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Spieth latest golf star to pull out of Olympics
AFP, Published on 11/07/2016
» TROON (UNITED KINGDOM) - World number three Jordan Spieth became the latest leading golfer to decide not to play at the Olympics next month in Rio de Janeiro, the International Golf Federation president Peter Dawson announced Monday.
Patrick Reed ready to take up Olympic place
AFP, Published on 11/07/2016
» INVERNESS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Patrick Reed erased doubts over his Olympic participation by confirming Sunday he was prepared to "take a risk" in being a member of the United States team when golf returns to the Games in Rio next month.
I fear for my life, says wasting away Bartoli
AFP, Published on 07/07/2016
» LONDON - Former Wimbledon winner Marion Bartoli said Thursday she fears for her life after picking up a mystery virus which has caused dramatic weight loss.
Merritt aiming for Rio despite doctor fears
AFP, Published on 07/07/2016
» EUGENE (UNITED STATES) - Aries Merritt said Wednesday he plans to compete at next month's Olympics despite advice from doctors who fear the sprint hurdler's weakened immune system following a kidney transplant could leave him susceptible to the Zika virus.
Olympic golf exits sadden Scotland's Montgomerie
AFP, Published on 07/07/2016
» INVERNESS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Colin Montgomerie said golf had "not shown up" at the Olympics now that several of the world's top male players have decided against taking part in the sport's return to the Games in Brazil next month.
Zika fears force Japanese golfer Matsuyama to skip Olympics
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» SYDNEY - Hideki Matsuyama has added his name to the growing list of golfers pulling out of the Summer Olympics in Brazil because of fears over the Zika virus.
Rio mayor lambasts New York Times' Olympics portrayal
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro's mayor lashed out Sunday at an opinion piece in The New York Times which warned of "catastrophe" at next month's Olympic Games.
Crime, transport top Rio Olympic concerns: poll
AFP, Published on 03/07/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Most Rio de Janeiro residents think the Olympics next month will be a success, but an overwhelming number worry that violence could ruin the Games, according to a poll Sunday.
Zika fear grips Thai athletes, officials
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 01/07/2016
» Leading Thai sports stars and officials have started voicing their concern over potentially fatal Zika virus which has forced a host of big-name athletes to pull out of next month's 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
South Africa's Pace first LPGA player to skip Rio Olympics
AFP, Published on 30/06/2016
» LOS ANGELES - South Africa's Lee-Anne Pace became the first woman golfer to withdraw from the Rio Olympics, saying Wednesday she will not play in Brazil because she fears contracting the Zika virus.