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The Sydney Morning Herald
Rio Olympics 2016: Jarryd Hayne in Sydney to seek medical advice ahead of sevens tilt
The Sydney Morning Herald
Jarryd Hayne will seek treatment on his hip in Sydney, with possible scans to be taken of his quadriceps, after touching down in Sydney on a flight with fellow former Parramatta Eel Semi Radradra on Thursday night. While Hayne entered the arrivals hall ...and more »

TVLine
Olympics: Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys Make Voice Debut After Closing Ceremony
TVLine
The athletes won't be the only ones competing amidst NBC's coverage of the Rio Olympics. NBC will air a special half-hour episode of The Voice on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 10:30/9:30c, following the closing ceremony. The episode, which will consist entirely ...
The Voice, Superstore to get Olympics lead-inEntertainment Weekly
'The Voice' To Air After Rio Olympics' Closing Ceremony; 'Superstore' Gets DateDeadline
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CBC.ca
Zika-related withdrawals sign of professional-amateur imbalance in Olympics
CBC.ca
Jason Day, Rory McIIroy, Graeme McDowell and a growing list of the world's best male golfers are choosing to pass on the Rio Olympics citing fear of the Zika virus. Pundits have been quick to question the legitimacy of their fears, many pointing to the ...
Rio's horror week: Body parts wash up near Olympics beach volleyball siteCNN International
Brazil lends $895m to Rio de Janeiro's security fund for Olym

The Guardian
Nicola Adams heads up Team GB's boxing squad for Rio Olympics
The Guardian
Nicola Adams, back row, third from right, is part of Team GB's biggest Olympic boxing squad for 32 years. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images. Agencies. Thursday 30 June 2016 14.03 EDT Last modified on Thursday 30 June 2016 17.00 EDT. Share on ...
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CBS sports.com (blog)
Jordan Spieth latest to waver about Rio Olympics due to Zika, security concerns
CBS sports.com (blog)
Olympic golf could potentially miss out on having any of the Big Three in the field. Jason Day and Rory McIlroy have already withdrawn their names from consideration to play in Rio this August, and Jordan Spieth will not commit fully to playing as he ...
Human body parts found near beach volleyball site for Olympics in RioLos Angeles Times
Brennan: Why golf should never be

TIME
You Can Watch the Olympics in Virtual Reality
TIME
For the first time, the Olympic Games will be available to watch on virtual reality (VR). NBC Olympics announced today that it will provide VR coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympics to authenticated users of compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Viewers ...
Rio 2016 Will Be the First Virtual Reality OlympicsU.S. News & World Report
NBC and Samsung Want to Broadcast the Olympics in Virtual RealityFortune
Some Rio Olympics events will be bro

cleveland.com
Jordan Spieth said he was still uncertain about his participation in the Olympics in Rio.
Golf.com
"I personally have not received enough information that would allow me to make a confident decision either way at this point, so it'll be as we gather further information I'll be able to lean one way or the other, and when I feel confident on either ...
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CBSSports.com
Michael Phelps swims way to fifth Olympics
The Mercury News
Michael Phelps surged to the wall, and then whipped around to spot his time. That number wasn't really important. The only thing that mattered was No. 5. Phelps became the first male swimmer to qualify for five Olympics with a victory in the 200-meter ...
Michael Phelps headed to record fifth Olympics after winning 200m butterflyCBSSports.comall 587 news articles »

Deadspin
Michael Phelps Has Qualified For His Fifth Olympics
Deadspin
The most medaled human being in existence is going to make some more Olympic history. By winning the 200-meter butterfly at the Olympic trials in Omaha yesterday, Michael Phelps has qualified for his fifth summer games, a first for an American male ...
Michael Phelps Earns Trip to Rio, His 5th Olympics; Missy Franklin Also Headed to RioNBC New York
Veteran Swimmer Michael Phelps And Newer Names Headed For OlympicsNPR
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The Indian Express
Olympics 2016: Why private funding for Rio-bound athletes is good for Indian sport
Firstpost
The 2016 Rio Olympics will India send a 100-plus strong contingent, its largest in Olympic history, for the first time. The unprecedented number of athletes who has qualified for the Games is a sign of just how far Indian sport has come in the last years.
Amul offers sponsorship to IOA for Rio Olympics 2016The Indian Express
PM Narendra Modi will meet India's Rio Olympics bound athlet

The Sydney Morning Herald
Rio Olympics: Michael Diamond ruled ineligible for Games
The Sydney Morning Herald
Two-time Olympic shooting gold medallist Michael Diamond has been ruled ineligible for the Rio Games. Diamond's selection for his seventh Olympics was in the balance after he was charged with drink-driving and firearms offences and stripped of his gun ...
Michael Diamond ruled ineligible for Rio Olympics shooting spotThe Guardian
Aussie shooter Michael Diamond ineligible for seventh

Chicago Tribune
For Michael Phelps, the fifth Olympics may mean the most yet
Chicago Tribune
Michael Phelps gestures after winning the men's 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Michael Phelps gestures after winning the men's 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. (Mark J. Terrill / AP). Tribune news ...
Lolo Jones scratches from Olympic Trials, will miss RioNBC Olympics
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Fox News
Phelps locks up trip to 5th Olympics; Franklin going too
Fox News
Michael Phelps is heading back to the Olympics. ADVERTISEMENT. So is Missy Franklin. Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, held off a stiff challenge from Tom Shields to win the 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. swimming trials Wednesday ...
Phelps into fifth Olympics in event that launched Games careerYahoo News
Michael Phelps qualifies for fifth consecutive OlympicsThe Indian Express
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