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Simone Biles wins third gold medal of Rio Games on the vault

Simone Biles wins third gold medal of Rio Games on the vault

Her first vault was strong; her second was near perfection. In other individual competitions Sunday, Madison Kocian won silver on uneven bars and Alex Naddour won bronze for his pommel horse routine.

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Ryan Lochte, 3 other U.S. swimmers robbed at gunpoint in Rio

Ryan Lochte, 3 other U.S. swimmers robbed at gunpoint in Rio

Lochte's taxi was stopped by robbers who put a cocked gun to his head. "I was like 'Whatever.' He took our money, he took my wallet," the swimmer told NBC. No one was hurt.
by Greg Myre

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Chinese divers get engaged on medals podium at Rio Olympics

Chinese divers get engaged on medals podium at Rio Olympics

Call it the Summer (Olympics) of love: He Zi of China had just received her silver medal when her boyfriend, fellow diver Qin Kai, pulled out a ring and proposed marriage.

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Rio highlights: Usain Bolt defends crown; S. African sets world 400 record

Rio highlights: Usain Bolt defends crown; S. African sets world 400 record

The Jamaican seized the title of "world's fastest man" for the third time, an unprecedented feat. In the men's 400, South African Wayde van Niekirk was not only a surprise winner, he set a world record.
by Greg Myre

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Vikings start preseason against Bengals tonight

Vikings start preseason against Bengals tonight

The Minnesota Vikings begin their preseason tonight against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Rio highlights: Simone Biles wins all-around; Michael Phelps gets 22nd gold

Rio highlights: Simone Biles wins all-around; Michael Phelps gets 22nd gold

Thursday's theme was American stars battling each other. Biles topped Aly Raisman as they went 1-2 in the women's all-around. Michael Phelps easily defeated Ryan Lochte in their showdown in the pool.
by Greg Myre

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