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RTE.ie
WHO committee to discuss Zika and Olympics
RTE.ie
The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on Zika will meet early next week to consider new evidence and review its recommendations, including regarding the Rio Olympics, a WHO spokesman said this morning. The group of independent ...
New research finds low risk of Zika virus at Olympicseuronews
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Hindustan Times
Weighlifting body says 20 new suspect dope cases from Beijing, London Olympics
Hindustan Times
Retesting of samples has detected 10 suspect doping cases involving weightlifters from the Beijing Olympics and another 10 cases from London in 2012. (Representative Photo: Reuters). Retesting of samples has detected 10 suspect doping cases involving ...
Weightlifting feds: 20 athletes test positive in Olympics doping retestsFox News
20 weightlifters from 2008, 2012 Olympics test

The Wire
Rousseff's Impeachment Trial to Conclude During Rio Olympics
The Wire
Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff gestures during the launching ceremony of the book “Resistance to the 2016 Coup,” written by professors from the University of Brasilia, in Brasilia, Brazil, May 30, 2016. Credit: Reuters/Ueslei Marcelino.
Sewage-Stained Rio Olympics Revive Brazil's Privatization DreamsBloombergall 23 news articles »

Firstpost
Sushil loses fight for Rio Olympics spot in high court
Hindustan Times
NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar's hopes of competing at this year's Rio de Janeiro Games were dashed as the Delhi high court dismissed on Monday the wrestler's petition for a trial against the selected competitor. The court accepted ...
Sushil Kumar should go to Rio to support Narsingh Yadav at Olympics, says Abhinav BindraFirstpost
Sushil Kumar's Hope For Olympics Dashed After Delhi High Court Dis

The Indian Express
Leander Paes' Rio 2016 Olympics dream hinges on Rohan Bopanna
The Indian Express
Placed 46th on the charts, Paes, who won the mixed doubles title with Martina Hingis at the French Open, is India's highest-ranked doubles player after Bopanna. Written by Mihir Vasavda New Delhi Updated: Jun 7, 2016, 14:24 ...
Bopanna books ticket to Rio OlympicsThe Hindu
Mixed luck for Leander Paes ahead of 7th OlympicsDeccan Chronicle
Rohan Bopanna qualifies for Rio Olympics, to decide on

The Guardian
Olympics: Russia begins charm offensive ahead of doping ban decision
The Guardian
Russian swimmer Alexander Popov, who described doping allegations “like a punch in the face”. Photograph: Greg Wood/EPA. Shaun Walker in Moscow. Tuesday 7 June 2016 02.00 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email · Share on ...
Awaiting Potential Ban, Russia Glumly Prepares for OlympicsABC Newsall 21 news articles »

The Sydney Morning Herald
Brazil's impeachment trial of Dilma Rousseff to run into Rio Olympics
The Sydney Morning Herald
Brasilia: The impeachment trial of Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff will conclude in the middle of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in August, according to a timeline decided on Monday by the Senate impeachment commission.
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Bleacher Report
LaMarcus Aldridge Declines Invite to Play in 2016 Rio Olympics
Bleacher Report
Another marquee star will be unavailable for the United States men's basketball team at the 2016 Summer Olympics. As ESPN.com's Marc Stein first reported, San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge removed himself from the Team USA player ...
LaMarcus Aldridge won't bid for Olympics spot due to finger injuryABC News
LaMarcus Aldridge joins Steph Curry in sitting out the Rio OlympicsFOXSpor

TIME
Brazilian Sports Minister Says Rio Is Ready for the Olympics
TIME
Brazil's Sports Minister insists that Rio de Janeiro is prepared to host the Olympic Games in two months, despite a litany of heavily publicized potential setbacks. Leonardo Picciani, who was appointed to the role less than three months ago, told the ...
The 2016 Olympics Will Include A Refugee TeamRefinery29
Rio 2016 Olympics: Brazil sports minister plays down Zika fearsThe Indian Express
Meet the team of refugees set to co

The Sydney Morning Herald
Rio Olympics 2016: Shooter Michael Diamond pleads not guilty to high-range drink-driving and carrying a shotgun
The Sydney Morning Herald
Dual Olympic gold medallist Michael Diamond's dreams of competing in Rio may now hinge on him having a chance to beat drink driving and firearm charges before the team is selected in July. Diamond, 44, has applied to expedite a hearing after pleading ...
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Times of India
I'll try to go to Rio Olympics: Vijender Singh
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Six days after counting out his chances of making the Rio Games, Vijender Singh sprung a surprise here on Monday by expressing his interest in being part of the Olympics, even as he prepares for his much-awaited India debut as a professional ...
Vijender Singh doesn't have time left for Rio 2016 Olympics trials: Francis WarrenThe Indian Express
Vijender Singh Keeps Rio Olympics Dream Alive, Promoter Pla

Deadspin
USA Olympics Basketball Players Are Dropping Like Flies
Deadspin
Team USA has dominated international basketball the last decade, but the team they take to the upcoming Rio Olympics might end up being their worst since the disastrous 2002 World Championships. The big news today was Stephen Curry announcing he'd ...
In Blow To NBC, Stephen Curry Will Not Go To Rio OlympicsForbes
Stephen Curry opting out of 2016 Rio Olympics, others may followYahoo Sports (blog)
Why Steph Curry is p

Bustle
The 'Brock Turner For Olympics' Facebook Page Illustrates Everything That's Wrong With How We Talk About Rape
Bustle
Convicted rapist Brock Turner, who was given a six-month jail sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, has received a distressing amount of support from his enablers. One of the worst yet is the “Brock Turner for Olympics 2016” Facebook ...and more »

The Guardian
Magnussen Added to Australia's Swim Team for Olympics in Rio
ABC News
Two-time world champion James Magnussen is a late addition to the Australian swim team for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, securing a relay spot almost two months after missing individual selection for the 100-meter freestyle. Magnussen was a hot ...
James Magnussen and Australian relay team confirmed for Rio OlympicsThe Guardianall 12 news articles »