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Russian swimmer Efimova to appeal Rio ban to CAS - agent
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» MOSCOW - Russian Yulia Efimova, who has been banned from competing at next month's Rio Olympics by swimming's governing body FINA, will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), her agent said Monday.
Olympic Village repairs could take all week: Brazil
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Blocked toilets, dangerous wiring and other problems in Rio's Olympic Village will be resolved by the end of the week, Brazilian organizers said Monday as new reports emerged of embarrassing glitches.
Muang Thong outperform Buriram again
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 26/07/2016
» When SCG Muang Thong United defeated Buriram 3-2 on Sunday night they not only remained perched atop the Thai League but also completed a historic double over their bitter rivals.
Olympic travelers face tiny risk of Zika: US study
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» MIAMI - Those traveling to Brazil for the Olympics face a tiny risk of getting infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which can cause birth defects in pregnant women, US researchers said Monday.
Determined Dimitrov fights through in Canada
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» TORONTO (CANADA) - Former top 10 contender Grigor Dimitrov, trying to claw his way back in what has been a disappointing season, reached the second round of the Toronto Masters on Monday with a 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 defeat of Yuichi Sugita.
Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordon reinstated after drug ban
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» NEW YORK - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has been conditionally reinstated to the NFL after meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell about his indefinite drug ban.
Cook glad to get 'carried along' with Root in Test vs Pakistan
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Alastair Cook said batting with Joe Root encouraged "blockers like me" to go for their shots after England's senior batsmen dominated Pakistan's attack in a crushing second Test victory at Old Trafford.
US women's basketball dynasty rolls into Rio
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - There has never been an Olympic dynasty quite like the US women's basketball team, which seeks a sixth consecutive gold medal in Rio to complete two decades of global domination.
NBA legend Michael Jordan speaks out, condemns US gun violence
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Basketball icon Michael Jordan, long reluctant to speak out on social issues, has condemned violence fueling rising racial tension in America and pledged $2 million toward efforts to build trust.
Five Facts About Rio Olympic Basketball
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Five facts about basketball at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics: