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'7-1 Wasn't Enough': World Cup Loss Enters Brazilian Lexicon Ahead Of Olympics

4:26pm August 04, 2016

by Melissa Block

When Brazil hosted the World Cup two years ago, the men's national team suffered an epic 7-1 loss to Germany in the semifinals. Now "7-1 wasn't enough" has entered the lexicon as a slang phrase to represent Brazil's many misfortunes.

California Surfers Divided Over Sport's Inclusion In Olympics

4:26pm August 04, 2016

Surfing will be coming to the Olympics in 2020. The International Olympic Committee approved the sport for the upcoming Tokyo Games. Surfers in Southern California had a variety of reactions to the news, from "gnarly" to saying the Olympics were "50 years late."

U.S. marathon swimmer Haley Anderson won a silver at the 2012 Olympics when she lost a sprint to the finish by four-tenths of a second. Anderson, 24, will be swimming the 6.2-mile race again in Rio, where much of the pre-race attention has focused on the

Rio's Marathon Swim: A Battle Against Waves, Pollution And Jellyfish

3:33pm August 04, 2016

by Melissa Block

American Haley Anderson has prepared for all the challenges she can expect in the open-water swim. The goal: improve on her 2012 performance, where she missed out on gold by four-tenths of a second.

Alex Morgan of the U.S. women's soccer team celebrates a goal against Puerto Rico during the 2016 Women's Olympic Qualifying game on Feb. 10 in Frisco, Texas. The U.S. team will be going for its fourth straight gold, reflecting the dominance of American w

U.S. Women Will Rule In Rio (You Can Thank Title IX)

3:12pm August 04, 2016

by Greg Myre

American women are poised to win far more medals than any other women's squad in Rio. As part of their relentless rise, they're also expected to outpace the U.S. men.

Behold the livestream from the 2016 International Yo-Yo Contest, which is being in Cleveland through Saturday.

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Watch This Competition To Learn The Divine Secrets Of The Yo-Yo Brotherhood

1:37pm August 04, 2016

by Glen Weldon

At the 2016 International Yo-Yo Slam, being held now in Cleveland, several adorable nerds in T-shirts are getting their yo-yos out.

Rio's Opening Ceremony Aims To Cast Troubled Games In New Light

10:48am August 04, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

The troubled Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will have their opening ceremony on Friday. We get a sneak preview of how the country will be showcasing its unique culture and heritage.

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Olympic Women's Team Captain Calls Rugby 7s 'A Perfect Game For America'

10:48am August 04, 2016

by Tom Goldman

A shorter, faster version of the sport is making its Olympic debut 92 years after rugby was last in the Olympics. And women's rugby is making its first appearance ever.

In New York, fantasy sports sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel — whose app and site are shown as they appeared in October — will now be regulated by the state's gaming commission.

Daily Fantasy Sports May Soon Be Coming Back To New York State

10:17am August 04, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

DraftKings and FanDuel suspended operations there after the state's attorney general argued they were essentially gambling sites. A new state law declares fantasy sports to be games of skill.

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Rio's Olympic Village: Patriotic Manicures, Not A Lot Of Coffee

5:55am August 04, 2016

by Melissa Block

Athletes from around the world are arriving at the Olympic Village set up just for them. It's a huge place offering a chance to grab a burger or have your nails adorned with your home country's flag.

Kelley O'Hara (top) joins her American teammates in celebrating a second-half goal by Alex Morgan in the U.S. women's soccer team's Group G first-round win over New Zealand in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Opens Olympics With A Win Over New Zealand

11:20pm August 03, 2016

by Bill Chappell

The Americans are vying to become the first team, male or female, to win the World Cup and Olympic gold back-to-back.