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U.S. Women Considered A Lock For The Team Gold Medal In Rio

7:54am August 08, 2016

by Melissa Block

Simone Biles led the star-studded U.S. women's gymnastics team Sunday night in qualifiers at the Summer Olympic games. Biles and teammate Aly Raisman will advance to the all-around competition.

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In Rio Olympics, Swimmers Katie Ledecky And Michael Phelps Win Gold

6:05am August 08, 2016

by Tom Goldman

Michael Phelps added to his Olympic record, winning a 19th gold medal on Sunday night, while American Katie Ledecky smashed her own world mark in the 400-meter freestyle at the Summer Games.

Kosovo's Majlinda Kelmendi (blue) celebrates winning the gold medal over Italy's Odette Giuffrida in the women's 52-kilogram (114-pound) weight class. This is Kosovo's first time at the Olympics and Kelmendi's victory marked its first medal.

Rio Highlights: Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps Win Gold; Simone Biles Wows

11:30pm August 07, 2016

by Greg Myre

Ledecky won her first gold in the pool and is expected to take home more. Phelps added to his Olympic record, winning his 19th gold in the 4 x 100 relay. Here are Sunday's highlights.

Brazilians Celebrate A (Mostly) Successful Start To Olympics

5:00pm August 07, 2016

The Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are underway, and despite long lines and a stray bullet firing, most things seem to be running smoothly.

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Russian Paralympic Team Faces Olympics Ban Amid Doping Allegations

3:39pm August 07, 2016

The Russian Paralympic team faces a ban from the Rio games next month, due to allegations of widespread doping. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to journalist Rebecca Ruiz about the charges.

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Sir Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee, announces Sunday that the entire Russian Paralympic team will be barred from next month's games in Rio de Janeiro. "The anti-doping system in Russia is broken," he said.

Russia's Entire Paralympic Team Is Banned In Doping Scandal

2:00pm August 07, 2016

by Greg Myre

Russia's para-athletes were caught up in the same scandal as the country's Olympic team. "The anti-doping system in Russia is broken," says the head of the International Paralympic Committee.

New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez at bat against the Boston Red Sox during a baseball game in July in New York.

Yankees Release Alex Rodriguez, Announcing His Last Game Is Friday

12:30pm August 07, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The Yankees have announced they are releasing the controversial slugger. The club says Rodriguez will serve as a "special adviser and instructor" for the team through 2017.

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U.S. Women Considered A Lock For The Team Gold Medal In Rio

In Rio Olympics, Swimmers Katie Ledecky And Michael Phelps Win Gold

Rio Highlights: Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps Win Gold; Simone Biles Wows

Brazilians Celebrate A (Mostly) Successful Start To Olympics

Russian Paralympic Team Faces Olympics Ban Amid Doping Allegations

Russia's Entire Paralympic Team Is Banned In Doping Scandal

Yankees Release Alex Rodriguez, Announcing His Last Game Is Friday

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