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August 12, 2016 4:00 PM

US women's basketball routs Canada 81-51, clinches Group B

With the offense struggling, Maya Moore and the U.S. women's basketball team turned in a stellar defensive effort to dispatch Canada.

by Associated Press

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August 12, 2016 9:19 AM

Minnesota native, track cyclist rides again in Rio this weekend

Minnesota track cyclist Kelly Catlin rides again this weekend as part of the U.S. women's team pursuit team.

by MPR News Staff

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August 12, 2016 8:44 AM

Vikings start preseason against Bengals tonight

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

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August 12, 2016 8:00 AM

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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August 12, 2016 6:30 AM

Tied for gold, and a record: America's Simone Manuel finishes first, with company

In the women's 100-meter freestyle final, two swimmers touched the wall in the same instant. Simone Manuel also made U.S. history.

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August 12, 2016 5:29 AM

St. Paul sprinter pushed through adversity to race in Rio

Emmanuel Matadi was a state champion sprinter in high school and smashed records running for Minnesota State University, Mankato. On Saturday, Matadi will make his Olympic debut in Rio on the Liberian national team.

by Emma Sapong

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August 11, 2016 10:00 AM

'Because I can': cyclist Kristin Armstrong wins third gold medal at age 42

"For all the moms out there, I hope that this was a very inspiring day," Armstrong said after winning her race and making Olympic history in Rio de Janeiro.

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August 11, 2016 6:07 AM

U.S. swimmers dominate Rio Olympics in exceptional showing

Wins by Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps have helped American swimmers dominate the competition in what is proving to be an exceptional Olympic showing.

by Tom Goldman