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After Olympics, golf in Rio has its growing pains

Posted: August 21, 2017 at 10:22 pm   /   Sports

While the volume of play hasn’t increased, the course itself remains playable with conditions some say are better than what the world’s best competed on a year ago. Golf on Yahoo! Sports – News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games

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Fury as EU congratulates ITSELF for WINNING Olympics and REMOVES second place Britain

Posted: August 22, 2016 at 5:14 pm   /   Entertainment

EU bureaucrats have sparked fresh outrage after taking credit for Britain’s record-breaking haul of Olympic medals by placing itself TOP of the podium and REMOVING Team GB. Daily Express :: News Feed

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HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day 16 at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)

Posted: August 21, 2016 at 5:23 pm   /   Sports

Latest news from the 16th and final day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Sunday (all times GMT): 1626 SPAIN EDGE AUSTRALIA IN THRILLER TO TAKE BASKETBALL BRONZE Spain beat Australia 89-88 to win the bronze medal in the men’s basketball in a match that went to the wire. 1600 AMERICAN REID PRIDDY CALLS […]

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Bow down to the latest Olympics trend: archery clubs prepare for boost in members

Posted: August 19, 2016 at 5:22 pm   /   Business

BRITISH archery clubs are set for a boost in members thanks to the Olympics and gutsy performances by British stars Patrick Huston and Naomi Folkland. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day 12 at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)

Posted: August 17, 2016 at 5:23 pm   /   Sports

Latest news from the 12th day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday (all times GMT): 1559 JUDGE ORDER U.S. SWIMMERS NOT TO LEAVE BRAZIL A judge in Brazil has ordered swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen not to leave the country, saying they gave conflicting versions of how they were robbed in Rio […]

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Inbee Park ready for Olympics, uncertain beyond the games (The Associated Press)

Posted: August 17, 2016 at 5:24 am   /   Sports

Inbee Park, the most decorated major champion in the Olympics, finished her final practice round Tuesday when LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan walked by with a smile and a question. Park secured her place in LPGA history two months ago when the 28-year-old became the youngest player to qualify for the Hall of Fame. Yahoo […]

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Musicals, maritime weekend and Olympics: The best things to do this week

Posted: August 14, 2016 at 5:21 am   /   Travel

MAKE a splash at a regatta, watch sporting legends go for gold, relive the sounds of the 60s and dine in style at a pop-up restaurant. Daily Express :: Travel Feed

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HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day six at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)

Posted: August 12, 2016 at 5:24 am   /   Sports

0210 PHELPS WINS 200M INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY FOR 22ND GOLD Michael Phelps of the United States won the Olympic 200 metres individual medley to capture his 22nd gold medal. Japan’s Kosuke Hagino won silver and Wang Shun of China took bronze. Yahoo Sports – Golf News

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GRAPHIC: Horrific moment weightlifter dislocates his ELBOW at Rio 2016 Olympics

Posted: August 11, 2016 at 5:15 am   /   Entertainment

THIS is the toe-curling moment an olympian weightlifter dislocates his elbow while trying to lift 195kg. Daily Express :: News Feed

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Book Review: The Games, A Global History of the Olympics

Posted: August 10, 2016 at 5:27 pm   /   Books

THE GAMES documents the long, rich history of the Olympics from its inauguration of the modern format in 1896 hosted by Greece up until the present day. Daily Express :: Books Feed

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