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New York Times
As the Olympics Near, Brazil and Rio Let the Bad Times Roll
New York Times
Vanessa, a homeless woman, resting in June on a street where construction of a new rail line has been delayed in Rio de Janeiro. Many sections of the project are behind schedule, less than two months before the Summer Olympics. Credit Mario Tama/Getty ...
Rio Drug Testing Lab Is Suspended Weeks Before OlympicsNPR
Global Doping Agency Suspends Rio Lab Weeks Before OlympicsFortune
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WRTV Indianapolis
Purdue's David Boudia, Steele Johnson headed to Summer Olympics
WRTV Indianapolis
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Olympics 2016: US diving trials time, TV schedule and live stream for ThursdaySB Nationall 59 news articles »

CBS News
Agent: LeBron James skipping Rio Olympics
CBS News
AKRON, Ohio -- LeBron James apparently has all the gold he needs this summer. Days after leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA title, James said he will not play in the Rio Olympics. James' agent, Rich Paul, confirmed to CBS News that the two-time ...
Spurs' Kawhi Leonard will not play in Summer OlympicsmySanAntonio.com
Kawhi Leonard will not play in OlympicsKSAT San Antonio
Carmelo Anthony will play in the OlympicsChicago Su

Fortune
How Lululemon Is Competing at the Rio Olympics
Fortune
Endorsements in beach volleyball and other sports. Lululemon Athletica is among the athletic apparel makers hoping to achieve glory at the Rio Olympics this summer. The Canadian yoga and running-gear maker hasn't established a well-known track record ...
Brazil beefs up security for the Olympics after high-profile attacksLos Angeles Timesall 44 news articles »

The Sydney Morning Herald
Rio Olympics 2016: Serena Williams to play Games tennis despite Zika fears
The Sydney Morning Herald
Serena Williams says she is concerned about the Zika outbreak ahead of August's Rio Olympics, but has faith in the support team dealing with worries about the mosquito-carried virus. A number of major names, including golfer Rory McIlroy, have pulled ...and more »

CNBC
LeBron James will skip Rio Olympics, joining a team of stars on the sidelines
CNBC
Lebron James announced he will not participate in the Olympics this year in Rio De Janeiro. The U.S. men's basketball team will go without another superstar in Rio de Janeiro this summer. LeBron James will skip the 2016 Summer Olympics, a ...
LeBron James Opts for Summer Vacation Instead of Summer OlympicsNew York Times
Carmelo playing in Olympics is noble — and wrong thing to doNew York Post
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Deseret News
Sources: Gordon Hayward turns down offer to play in Olympics
Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward speaks with reporters during the Jazz's end-of-season media availability Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer). Rick Bowmer, AP. Enlarge photo». Summary. In what had to be a gut-wrenching ...
Utah Jazz: Hayward to skip Rio Olympics due to 'family obligations'Salt Lake Tribuneall 54 news articles »

USA TODAY
For golfer Jhonattan Vegas, playing in Olympics is dream come true
USA TODAY
BETHESDA, Md. — When Venezuelan golfer Jhonattan Vegas thinks about the Olympics, he pictures the opening ceremony, walking with all of the athletes, waving his country's flag in front of an international audience. He started to imagine the moment a ...
Q&A: Martin Kaymer confirms Rio participation, looking forward to OlympicsNBC Olympicsall 32 news articles »