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US swimmer Lochte charged over false Rio robbery claim

RIO DE JANEIRO—The Brazilian authorities have charged US swimming star Ryan Lochte with making a false statement about being robbed at gunpoint during the...

Chinese Olympian joins Lakers

LOS ANGELES—Yi Jianlian, who is fresh off an appearance with the Chinese national team at the Rio Olympics, has signed a contract with the...

Cruz: Alora can beat foe

RIO DE JANEIRO—Kirstie Elaine Alora’s coach is confident that the Filipino taekwondo entry and the country’s lone remaining hope here has what it takes...

Bolt: Rank me among the world’s greatest athletes

RIO DE JANEIRO—History-maker Usain Bolt said he deserves to be among sport’s all-time greats after romping to a third straight Olympic 200m gold. With a...

Beijing gold medalist doesn’t scare PH’s Alora

RIO DE JANEIRO—Three days before she plunges into action, the Philippines’ only remaining bet in the 2016 Rio Olympics spent time reviewing the opposition. Kirstie...

Best-ever PH finish now rests on Alora’s shoulders

RIO DE JANEIRO—The Philippines suffered twin defeats in athletics Tuesday with Eric Cray failing to get past the semis of the men’s 400m hurdles...

Marestella determined to do good in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO—Marestella Torres-Sunang, in her third and last Olympics, is even more determined to reach the finals of the women’s long jump in...

Rudisha ruthless in 800m, but Brazil steals show in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO—David Rudisha sealed a historic Olympic 800m double as Shaunae Miller’s audacious dive and Thiago Braz’s pole vault gold for Brazil lit...

Phelps bags 22nd gold: ‘One hell of a career’

RIO DE JANEIRO—Michael Phelps swept to a jaw-dropping 22nd Olympic gold Thursday as China’s Chen Xinyi failed a doping test to cast a shadow...

PH’s Tabuena: I won’t give up for you guys

RIO DE JANEIRO—Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines couldn’t sustain a hot start Thursday and wound up tied for 42nd place after the first day...

Gymnast Biles joins ranks of Olympic legends

RIO DE JANEIRO—Simone Biles joined the ranks of gymnastics legends on Thursday with stardom awaiting the Cinderella who has overcome a difficult past to...

Chinese swimmer tests positive in Rio for doping

BEIJING—Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi has failed a doping test at the Rio Olympics, the official Xinhua news agency reported Friday, citing the Chinese Swimming...

Bolt takes center-stage as athletics seeks redemption

RIO DE JANEIRO—The history-chasing exploits of Usain Bolt will take center-stage as the Olympic track and field competition begins on Friday with the drug-tarnished...

Phelps cements legendary status with 21st swim gold

RIO DE JANEIRO—In an unforgettable display of Olympic power, Michael Phelps won two more finals to take his historic all-time record load to 21...
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