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InStyle
Michelle Obama Counts Down to the Olympics in N.Y.C. with an Inspiring Speech
InStyle
The 2016 Summer Olympics are only 100 days away, and Michelle Obama wants you to get excited. The First Lady attended Wednesday's “100 Day Countdown” event in New York City, and gave a speech that will inspire you to get up and get moving.
Michelle Obama kicks off 100-day countdown to Rio Olympics with US OlympiansXinhua
Michelle Obama hits Times Square for Rio Olympics street partyamNYall

Us Weekly
This New Olympics-Themed 'Thank You, Mom' Video Will Make You Cry
Us Weekly
There from the beginning. Just in time for Mother's Day, P&G debuted its latest "Thank You, Mom" commercial on Wednesday, April 27. PHOTOS: Stars and Their Moms. The new ad shows the journey of four athletes growing up, working hard at their ...
Moms Are Back in Another Olympics Tear-Jerker From P&GCreativity
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The Indian Express
India to win five medals at Rio Olympics, predicts US based Gracenote
The Indian Express
If the Rio Olympics were held today, the United States would win the most medals as well as the most golds, predicts Gracenote. Updated: Apr 28, 2016, 8:08. sports. Saina Nehwal sails to quarters, PV Sindhu sinks in ABC · Vincent Kompany anticipates ...
Summer Olympics 2016: 50 Names You Need to Know for RioBleacher Report
India's sports ministry targets '10-plus medals' at Ri

Firstpost
Nothing wrong with Salman Khan being Olympics goodwill ambassador, says Bhaichung Bhutia
Firstpost
Kolkata: Amidst the raging debate on whether actor Salman Khan should be the goodwill ambassador for India in the Rio Olympics, former national football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has spoken for the Bollywood icon saying “there is nothing wrong in it”.and more »

CBC.ca
COC unveils 'Ice in our Veins' campaign for 2016 Rio Olympics
CBC.ca
After a strong performance at the Winter Olympics, the Canadian Olympic Committee is sticking with a wintry theme for its Rio 2016 brand campaign. The COC launched the "Ice In Our Veins" campaign Wednesday morning with the Summer Olympics just 100 ...
Canada looks to winter for Summer Olympics mojoSBSall 9 news articles »

The Independent
Rafael Nadal made Spain flag bearer for Rio 2016 Olympics following London 2012 heartache
The Independent
Four years after suffering one of his biggest disappointments when he was unable to carry the flag for Spain at the opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympics, Rafael Nadal has been given the honour of leading out his country at the Rio Games this summer.
Rafael Nadal to Carry Spain Flag at 2016 Rio OlympicsNDTVSports.com
Rafael Nadal to be Spain's flag-bearer at Rio OlympicsESP

BBC News
Team GB unveil Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics kit
BBC News
Team GB athletes have unveiled their Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympics kit, designed by Stella McCartney. Competitors were in London to show off their new kit, which ranges across all the Games' disciplines and is cast in the red, white and blue of the ...
Tom Daley Models Nearly Nonexistent New Speedo For The OlympicsQueerty
Stella McCartney Launches 2016 Olympics KitSky News
Team GB unveil patriotic kit for Rio Olympic

Variety
Special Olympics Asks Showtime to Remove Comedian's 'Retarded' Jokes From Special
Variety
Special Olympics has launched a petition against Showtime and comedian Gary Owen due to his use of the word “retarded” in his comedy special for the cabler. In his special, “I Agree with Myself,” which first aired in January 2015 and aired again Monday ...and more »

TIME
Michael Phelps Did Not Want to Compete in the 2012 Olympics
TIME
Olympian Michael Phelps opened up about what he calls a “downward spiral” on Wednesday morning in an interview with the Today Show's Matt Lauer. Phelps, who is preparing for the 2016 Olympics in Rio, said he struggled in the wake of his sweeping ...
Michael Phelps On Today Show 100 Days From Start of Rio OlympicsSwimming World Magazineall 51 news articles »

India Today
Rio Olympics: Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi reunion hopes dashed
India Today
Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi will not be seen in action at the Rio Olympics after the AITA announced that there would be no wild cards in tennis at the Games. Shivani Gupta · Follow @ShivaniGupta_5 [email protected]. New Delhi, April 27, ...
Leander Paes Will Definitely Play His 7th Olympics But The Bigger Issue Is Who Will Partner Him?Indiatimes.com
Rio 2016: Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhup