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Gabby Douglas Apologizes After Twitter Reacts To Her Not Placing Hand On Heart During National Anthem

Gabby Douglas became the focus of outrage early Wednesday after she and the rest of the US women's gymnastics team won…

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Nico Hernandez Upsets To Guarantee First Medal In Men’s Boxing For U.S. Since 2008

Team USA light flyweight Nico Hernandez will be fighting for at least a bronze medal in Rio. The 20-year-old native of…

10 years ago

USA’s Nathan Adrian, Defending Olympic Champion, Wins Bronze In 100M Freestyle

Nathan Adrian, defending Olympic gold medalist in the men's 100-meter freestyle, took bronze in the event's final on Wednesday in Rio,…

10 years ago

USA’s Kerri Walsh Jennings, April Ross Advance To Round of 16 In Women’s Beach Volleyball In Rio

Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross defeated Switzerland's Isabelle Forrer and Anouk Verge-Depre 21-13, 22-24, 15-12 on Wednesday night to win their pool and advance…

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Japan’s Kohei Uchimura, Reigning Gold Medalist, Wins Again In Exciting All-Around Gymnastics Final

Koehi Uchimura dismissed comparisons to superstar athletes like Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt when people began saying he is the greatest gymnast of all time.…

10 years ago

Tim Tebow To Pursue A Career In Professional Baseball

Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN broadcaster Tim Tebow is actively pursuing interest in a career in professional baseball, according to his…

10 years ago

Patriots’ Nate Ebner Scores First Olympic Try, Lays Huge Hit As USA Rugby Rout Brazil 26-0

With his New England Patriots teammates watching back home in Foxboro, Massachusetts, safety Nate Ebner helped lead the US Olympic rugby squad…

10 years ago

Dutch Gymnast Yuri Van Gelder Expelled From Rio Olympics For Drinking

Yuri van Gelder reached the men's rings finals in gymnastics on Saturday but sadly, the Dutch gymnastic star's time in Rio has…

10 years ago

USA’s Travis Stevens Wins Silver In Men’s 81Kg Judo, First-Ever Olympic Medal In Weight Class

U.S. men's judoka Travis Stevens won a historic silver medal Tuesday at Carioca Arena 2 at Barra Olympic Park in Rio, one year…

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Hope Solo’s Mistake Leads US To 2-2 Tie With Colombia, But Americans Still Win Group G

The U.S. women's soccer team faltered early thanks to an unlucky and embarrassing goal allowed by goalkeeper Hope Solo, then blew a…

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