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U.S. women settle for hockey silver in heartbreaker

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — A two-goal lead blown in the final four minutes. A long shot that clanged off the post of an empty net. Two perplexing penalties in overtime, setting up a golden goal for Canada....

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Boston will be American bidder for 2024 Olympics

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Olympic Committee chose Boston to bid for the 2024 Games in an attempt to bring the Summer Olympics to America after a 28-year gap. During a daylong meeting at the Denver...

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Newport bidding for Olympic events if Boston gets picked

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — With the bid to bring the 2024 Summer Olympics to Boston, Discover Newport is hoping to convince the powers that be to head 70 miles south for sailing and tennis events. “When...

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Boston Olympics would benefit RI; Newport venues not likely

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — The 2024 Summer Olympic games are still more than nine years away and for the next two years – the city and people of Boston will be kept waiting until the International Olympic...

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A look at Boston’s 2024 Olympic bid

Almost two weeks after Boston was selected as the U.S. bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, we now have a glimpse of what the Games might actually look like there. View Gallery » Read More »

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Health experts urge WHO to consider moving Rio Olympics

LONDON (AP) — Health experts on Friday urged the World Health Organization to consider whether the Rio de Janeiro Olympics should be postponed or moved because of the Zika outbreak. The 150 experts —...

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McIlroy opts out of Rio Olympics over Zika concerns

DUBLIN (AP) — Golfer Rory McIlroy became one of the most high-profile sports stars to opt out of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns about the Zika virus, saying Wednesday it is “a risk I...

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Oil turns white boats to brown in Rio Olympic sailing venue

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A new pollution problem has surfaced in Guanabara Bay, the venue for sailing in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Sailors complained Monday about an oil slick that turned white boats...

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Beisel named captain of US Women’s Olympic swim team

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — North Kingstown native and U.S. Olympian Elizabeth Beisel has received a special honor as she gets ready to take part in her third Summer Games. Beisel has been named one...

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Expert to Rio athletes: ‘Don’t put your head under water’

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Just days ahead of the Olympic Games, the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever. A study commissioned by The Associated Press finds that the waters are still...

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Phelps to carry United States flag during Olympic opening

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The most decorated athlete in Olympic history will carry the United States flag during the opening ceremony for the Rio Games. Michael Phelps was selected in a vote by members of...

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Rio welcomes world with sultry music, plea for conservation

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With fireworks forming the word “Rio” in the sky and supermodel Gisele Bundchen shimmering to the tune of “The Girl from Ipanema,” Rio de Janiero welcomed the world to the first...

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PHOTOS: Rio Olympics 2016

PHOTOS // Pictures from the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil.

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RI native Elizabeth Beisel finishes 6th at Rio Olympics

(WPRI) – North Kingstown’s Elizabeth Beisel finished 6th in the women’s  400 IM finals Saturday in the Rio Olympics with a time of 4:34:98. Beisel, competing in her third Olympics, finished with the...

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Latest from Rio: Murphy’s gold extends US backstroke domination

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest from the 2016 Summer Olympics at Rio de Janeiro (all times local): 11:15 p.m. The United States has extended its domination of the men’s 100-meter backstroke. Ryan...

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US women gymnasts, Phelps, Ledecky all golden again

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Good old Michael Phelps, golden again. For teenagers Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles, their star turns in the Summer Olympics might be just beginning. From the pool to the...

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Star Belgian sailor takes sick after racing on polluted bay

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Belgian woman who won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics has become sick after racing on polluted Guanabara Bay, the first sailor to fall ill from the waters that were heavily...

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SPOILER ALERT: Biles, Needham’s Aly Raisman compete in women’s all-around

SPOILER ALERT – RESULTS POSTED BELOW   RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Forget the pressure. Forget the hype. Simone Biles is immune to all of it. Dynamic on vault. Effortless on beam. Jaw-dropping on floor....

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Rio Games: Team USA’s biggest moments of Week 1

More than 500 members strong, Team USA headed into Rio ready for success. Here are some of their best and worst moments from the games so far. RIO GAMES: Headlines, Video, Medal Count Rio 2016: Team...

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Rio Recap: Americans continue dominance in Olympic pool

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps and Simone Biles powered their way to more gold medals with rousing routs at the Rio Games on Thursday. Sauntering to the sounds of Latin music befitting the...

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