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Former Gophers swimmer David Plummer wins Olympic bronze

Former Gophers swimmer David Plummer wins Olympic bronze

The 30-year-old is the first Gophers swimmer to win an Olympic medal.

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Lilly King puts exclamation mark on big day for U.S. swimming

Lilly King puts exclamation mark on big day for U.S. swimming

"I'm proud to be competing clean and doing what is right," Lilly King said after the race. Over the weekend, her top rival, Yulia Efimova, was reinstated.

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Minneapolis native Kalmoe to row in Olympic finals

Minneapolis native Kalmoe to row in Olympic finals

Minneapolis native Megan Kalmoe's women's quad sculls rowing team has advanced to the finals in the Rio Olympics.

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Rio highlights: Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps win gold; Simone Biles wows

Rio highlights: Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps win gold; Simone Biles wows

Ledecky won her first gold in the pool and is expected to take home more. Phelps added to his Olympic record, winning his 19th gold in the 4x100 relay. Here are Sunday's highlights.
by Greg Myre

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Russia's entire Paralympic team is banned in doping scandal

Russia's entire Paralympic team is banned in doping scandal

Russia's para-athletes were caught up in the same scandal as the country's Olympic team. "The anti-doping system in Russia is broken," says the head of the International Paralympic Committee.
by Greg Myre

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What to watch at the Rio Games on Sunday

What to watch at the Rio Games on Sunday

Day Two of the Rio Games features medal action in swimming, women's road cycling, men's fencing, judo and more. Here are some things to watch.
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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.
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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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