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USA Teen Ginny Thrasher Wins First Gold Medal Of Rio Olympics

Virginia 'Ginny' Thrasher, a 19-year-old Olympian competing with Team USA, has won the first gold medal of the Rio 2016 Games,…

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Accuser Boycotts After U. Florida Appoints Booster To Oversee Title IX Hearing For Football Player

A former University of Florida student who accused two members of the school's football team of sexually assaulting her will…

10 years ago

Rio Olympics Begin With Colorful Ceremony At Maracana Stadium

The 2016 Summer Olympics officially kicked off with a colorful and heart-pounding ceremony at Rio's Maracana Stadium on Friday night.…

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USA Gymnastics Fails To Report Sexual Abuse Allegations

Sexual abuse allegations against members of the USA Gymnastics coaching staff, spanning decades, were not reported to authorities, according an…

10 years ago

Champions League Playoff Draws Completed: Man City Face Steaua Bucharest; Celtic Meet Hapoel Beer Sheva

Manchester City will play Romanian club Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League playoff round, according to draws made early Friday.…

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Steelers LB James Harrison Throws His Kids Into A Pool By Tossing Them High Into The Air

James Harrison is already impressive for playing a 14th NFL season at the age of 38 but now, the Pittsburgh Steelers…

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Wayne Gretzky Rookie Trading Card Sells For Record $465K

A Wayne Gretzky rookie trading card sold at auction Thursday at The National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City for a record $465,000,…

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Russia Denies Diplomat Killed Attempted Robber With Own Gun In Rio Ahead Of Olympics

Police in Rio di Janeiro stated a Russian diplomat trying to stop an attempted robbery Thursday near the Olympic Park was involved…

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Fan Leaps Into Tunnel To Meet Lionel Messi, Gets Tackled By Security Guard

Some fans will clearly do whatever it takes to meet their favorite sports stars. Fan Leaps Into Tunnel To Meet…

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Portugal, Seeking First Olympic Medal, Beats Argentina 2-0 In Opener

Portugal defeated Group D rival Argentina 2-0 in their opening Olympic game in Rio di Janeiro on Thursday, thus beginning their…

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