Spieth: Pulling out of Olympics hardest choice he ever made

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Spieth: Pulling out of Olympics hardest choice he ever made
Jordan Spieth said pulling out of the Olympics was the hardest decision he’s ever made, and that it likely will haunt him as he’s watching golfers compete for a gold medal in Rio de Janeiro for the first time in 112 years

Jordan Spieth explains decision to withdraw from Rio Olympics
“This was harder than trying to decide what university to go to,” Spieth said.

NBC to air opening ceremony of Rio Olympics on one-hour delay
For the third straight Olympics, NBC will stream every event live.

Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador to miss Rio Olympics
Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador says he will miss the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro because of injuries that forced him to abandon the Tour de France

Rory McIlroy sounds off on drug testing, defends decision to skip Rio
Rory McIlroy says he could use human growth hormone and wouldn’t be caught doping.

Results of probe into Russian doping to be issued Monday
The results of the latest investigation into Russian doping will be released on Monday

Froome in yellow as Tour de France peloton leaves Pyrenees
French rider Brice Feillu has attacked from the start as the Tour de France peloton left the Pyrenees after its first rest day

Column: So much for golf’s triumphant return to Olympics
Column: AP’s Paul Newberry says golf’s triumphant return to the Olympics has turned out to be a major embarrassment after the withdrawal of the world’s top four players

Going for Gold podcast: Raving about U.S. women’s gymnastics team
Rachel Axon and Nancy Armour of USA TODAY Sports welcome Will Graves of The Associated Press to break down the United States women’s gymnastics team.

Cambage, Taylor in Australia’s squad for Rio Olympics
Former WNBA center Liz Cambage has been included in a 12-strong Australian squad that is aiming to win a medal at a sixth consecutive Olympic women’s basketball tournament

NBC Sports officials say Rio is ready, downplay concerns
Questions about Zika, security and water pollution surround Rio Olympics.

Armour: U.S. women in position for gold medal sweep in Rio
Led by Simone Biles, the U.S. team is stacked on every event.

NBC to air opening ceremony of Rio Olympics on 1-hour delay
NBC will broadcast the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics on a one-hour delay

Despite injury, Bolt listed on Jamaican Olympic team
Usain Bolt’s hamstring issue is not keeping him from being listed as a nominee for Jamaica’s Olympic team

Gymnasts Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman beat odds by making second Olympic team
They had already impressed enough for team gold in London, and now can get a rare second.

Lagat gives fans a memorable Olympic trials win
At age 41, Lagat took charge with 100 meters to go Saturday in the 5,000-meter final to win and qualify for his fifth Olympic Games.