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Rio contest offers a room with an Olympic view
Rio contest offers a room with an Olympic view for gymnastics test event

FINA investigates France for ‘tanking’ at Olympic qualifier
France being investigated for possibly playing to lose a men’s Olympic water polo qualifying match to get a more favorable opponent in the next round

14 athletes have suspensions lifted after meldonium ruling
At least 14 athletes from Russia and Georgia have had their doping suspensions lifted, two days after officials relaxed the rules about meldonium

14 athletes see suspensions lifted after meldonium ruling
At least 14 athletes from Russia and Georgia have had their doping suspensions lifted, two days after officials relaxed the rules about meldonium

US women to face New Zealand, France, Colombia in Olympics
The U.S. women’s soccer team will open its quest for a fourth straight Olympic gold medal against New Zealand, then will play France and Colombia in the first round of the tournament in Brazil

You can win overnight stay at Rio gymnastics arena through Airbnb
Airbnb says it has 30,000 visitors booked for the Rio Games.

Australia selects Olympic team, leaves room for Magnussen
Cameron McEvoy completed an unprecedented sweep of the 50-, 100- and 200-meter freestyle national titles to spearhead a 34-strong team of Australian swimmers who automatically qualified for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

U.S. women draw NZ, France, Colombia in Olympics
The U.S. women are seeking their fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal.

Rio officials confident of measures in place against Zika
Rio de Janeiro Olympic officials are confident measures in place will protect visitors from Zika virus

Going for Gold: Linden looks forward to chance at redemption
Olympic marathon runner Desi Linden joins Nancy Armour to reflect on her devastating injury in 2012 and look ahead to her opportunity this summer in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil vs South Africa to open men’s Olympic soccer
Brazil will face South Africa in the opening men’s Olympic soccer match

Swimming in dark: Story of blind paralympian Tucker Dupree
Dupree opens up about transitioning from life as a 17-year-old to becoming a blind swimmer aiming for gold in Rio.

Budapest presents logo for 2024 Olympic bid
Budapest has presented the logo for its bid to host 2024 Olympic Games

Putin: Meldonium not a performance-enhancing drug
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that meldonium should not be considered a performance-enhancing drug

UCI suspends use of disk brakes after Ventoso injury
Cycling’s governing body has suspended the use of disc brakes following an injury to Movistar rider Francisco Ventoso

You can win overnight stay at Rio gymnastics arena
Airbnb says it has 30,000 visitors booked for the Rio Games.

Michael Phelps reflects on soon becoming a new dad
Nearly four months remain until Michael Phelps swims his fifth — and final, he promises — Olympic Games.

Olympic officials: Rio won’t be scarred by scandal
That’s the message from Olympic organizers, at least.

Could meldonium change impact Sharapova case?
WADA announced changes to how its handling meldonium cases.

Olympic officials: Rio won’t be scarred by politics, graft
The Rio de Janeiro Olympics won’t be scarred by the impeachment effort against Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, a $3 billon corruption scandal touching scores of powerful politicians and businessmen, and the country’s deepest recession since the 1930s

Michael Phelps keeps an eye on fast competition
Phelps says watching times worldwide helps U.S. team prepare for relays.

It’s unclear whether meldonium change could impact Maria Sharapova’s case
WADA announced changes to how its handling meldonium cases.

Italian cyclist Paolini banned 18 months in cocaine case
Italian cyclist Paolini banned for 18 months for testing positive for cocaine at last year’s Tour de France

WADA opens way for athletes to avoid sanctions for meldonium
The World Anti-Doping Agency says some athletes who tested positive for meldonium may be able to avoid sanctions because of a lack of certainty over how long the drug takes to clear the system

McNay, Hughes earn spot on Olympic sailing team in 470 class
Stu McNay of Providence, Rhode Island, and Dave Hughes of Miami have earned a berth on the U.S. Olympic sailing team in the 470 class