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U.S. women edge France, pass tough test in Olympic soccer

U.S. women edge France, pass tough test in Olympic soccer

A tense tone dominated with both offenses repeatedly getting the ball into the penalty area. All shots were turned away but one, by American Carli Lloyd.

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Photos: Rio opens Olympics with celebration and serious message

Photos: Rio opens Olympics with celebration and serious message

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 jubilantly welcomed the world Friday to the first Olympic Games in South America.
by Associated Press

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Schedule favorable for Gophers football

Schedule favorable for Gophers football

The Minnesota Gophers football team starts training camp for the upcoming season Friday. It marks the first for head coach Tracy Claeys.

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Minnesota athletes anticipating start of Rio Games

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps will be the flag bearer in the opening ceremony at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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After a rough runup, Rio aims for an 'awesome' opening ceremony

After a rough runup, Rio aims for an 'awesome' opening ceremony

The Friday night spectacle could be "a drug for depression in Brazil," says the creative director of the show that viewers around the world will see tonight.

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We're No. 1!: In poll, only 44 schools have made claim

We're No. 1!: In poll, only 44 schools have made claim

In the history of college football, only 44 schools have been able to make the claim "We're No. 1" and have The Associated Press poll back up the boast.
by Associated Press

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Appeals court upholds Adrian Peterson suspension in 2014 case

Appeals court upholds Adrian Peterson suspension in 2014 case

A three-judge panel has ruled the NFL was within its rights when it suspended Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson after he was charged with child abuse in 2014.
by Associated Press

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U.S. women will rule at the Olympics (you can thank Title IX)

U.S. women will rule at the Olympics (you can thank Title IX)

American women are poised to win far more medals than any other women's squad in Rio. As part of their relentless rise, they're also expected to outpace the U.S. men.
by Greg Myre

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No dorms for U.S. basketball teams; they'll stay on a cruise ship in Rio

No dorms for U.S. basketball teams; they'll stay on a cruise ship in Rio

This isn't the first time the U.S. men's basketball team is staying outside the Athletes' Village where most Olympians will be housed in Rio.

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