2016 Summer Olympics

Quality Of Rio Waterways Could Put Olympic Athletes At Risk, New Tests Show

"We're talking about an extreme environment, where the pollution is so high that exposure is imminent and the chance of infection very likely."
By BRAD BROOKS, AP

Russia Banned From Track Competition Indefinitely, Olympics Included

"This has been a shameful wake-up call."
By AP

Michael Phelps: 'I Was In A Really Dark Place, Not Wanting To Be Alive Anymore'

By Sports Illustrated

47 Years Ago, Olympian John Carlos Raised His Fist For Equality

One athlete threw the most important race of his career to take a stand.
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Olympic Legend Kerri Strug Embraces Being Defined By One Moment

“It gives me amazing opportunities 20 years later."
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Stephen Curry Is Back Doing Hypnotizing Stephen Curry Things

He's terrorizing USA Basketball's minicamp.
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13 Olympic Rowers Fall Ill After Competing In Polluted Brazilian Lake

"Obviously we were all concerned because we know the water's polluted."
By Stephen Wade, AP

Nick Symmonds Says USA Track & Field Exploits Patriotism For Profit

"This is not a hobby for me. This is a career."
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IOC Increasing Water Tests In Rio After Alarming Levels Of Sewage Reported

High levels of viruses linked to human sewage were found in the AP's investigation.
By STEPHEN WADE, BRAD BROOKS and STEPHEN WILSON, Associated Press

REPORT: Olympians At 2016 Games Will Be Swimming And Boating In Contaminated Waters

"This is by far the worst water quality we've ever seen in our sailing careers."
By BRAD BROOKS and JENNY BARCHFIELD, AP