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Olympics draw doesn't matter so much if you are really looking for a medal: Pullela Gopichand
Firstpost
New Delhi: India's chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand believes draw does not matter if shuttlers are really gunning for a medal and said it will boil down to two good back-to-back matches under pressure to earn a medal at the Rio Olympics starting ...and more »

Fast Company
Olympics Fashion Show: Polo, Stella McCartney, Lacoste, And H&M Compete For Gold
Fast Company
Couture gets (even more) competitive: Fashion labels want to win your style support at the Rio Games. <p>H&M "Every Victory" Campaign</p>. <p><strong>April Ross</strong> for Polo Ralph Lauren. <p>Ryan Seacrest Rio Distinction for Macy's</p>.

The Indian Express
Eugenie Bouchard battles Zika fears over Rio 2016 Olympics choice
The Indian Express
Three tennis players have already pulled out of Rio Olympics citing concerns over the Zika virus in Rio de Janeiro. By: AFP Washington Published:Jul 20, 2016, 12:47. sports. Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mohammed Shahid · Brock Lesnar also failed ...
Tennis Canada awaits Bouchard's decision on Rio OlympicsThe Globe and Mail
Sam Querrey explains why Olympics are not a priorityUSA T

Fox Sports Asia
Report: Gasol to miss Olympics
Fox Sports Asia
The Spanish basketball team could be dealt a huge blow ahead of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro next month, with a report suggesting that center Marc Gasol will not be able to play. 1022.6666666666666x767__origin__0x0_Marc_Gasol. According to ESPN ...
Marc Gasol out for Spain at Rio OlympicsSports Illustrated
Marc Gasol reportedly won't play for Spain in 2016 Rio OlympicsCBSSports.com
Sources: Marc Gasol won't play for Spain in

NetsDaily
Sean Marks sees positives for Brooklyn Nets in Olympics
NetsDaily
In an interview with Fred Kerber, Sean Marks talked about a lot of things but none more passionately than the value of international experience. He recalled what it was like in San Antonio where it wasn't uncommon to have half the roster hail from all ...
You can see Popovich's influence on Nets at the OlympicsNew York Postall 8 news articles »

The Globe and Mail
Golf Canada announces four players headed to Rio Olympics
The Globe and Mail
A steady parade of the world's top male golfers have blown off the chance to play in the upcoming Summer Olympic tournament in Rio de Janeiro, but members of Canada's team say they are honoured to compete. In a ceremony at Oakville's Glen Abbey Golf ...
Brooke Henderson leads Olympic golf team to RioCBC.caall 16 news articles »

New York Times
First Medal of Rio Olympics Deserves to Go to ... a Whistle-Blower
New York Times
Grigory Rodchenkov, the former director of Russia's antidoping lab, spoke out about Russian doping. Credit Emily Berl for The New York Times. Who knew that the hero of the Rio Games would be a gray-haired, mustachioed Russian in his late 50s, who used ...
Armour: IOC might need a push to ban Russia from OlympicsUSA TODAY
Russian doping: IOC delays decision on possible blanket ban for Rio Olympi

People Magazine
Rita Wieber on Jordyn Winning the 2012 Olympics: 'It Was One of the Proudest Moments for Our Whole Family'
People Magazine
In preparation for the 2016 Rio Olympics, PEOPLE's latest Mom Talk episode features three mothers of former Olympic athletes and one mom who was an athlete herself. The women gathered to discuss the challenges and rewards of being a mother in the ...