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RIO OLYMPICS

COMMENTARY / World
Aug 16, 2016
Silver medalist Del Potro lives up to his name
Juan Martin Del Potro proved once more in Rio that he has the strength and energy of a stallion.
OLYMPICS
Aug 16, 2016
IOC punishes Egyptian who refusesd to shake Israeli's hand
An Egyptian athlete who refused to shake his Israeli opponent's hand after their judo bout has been reprimanded and sent home from the Rio Olympics, officials said Monday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / OLYMPIC VIEW
Aug 16, 2016
Bolt looking good for ‘triple-triple’ after 100-meter success
Usain Bolt has done the hard part.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 16, 2016
Rio cops seek to quiz cabby over robbery by apparent police of U.S. swimmer Lochte, teammates
Brazilian police searched on Monday for the driver of a taxi in which U.S. gold medalist swimmer Ryan Lochte and three teammates were robbed at gunpoint, as authorities stepped up security in Rio de Janeiro after a spate of incidents.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 15, 2016
Bolt sprints into history with third gold in 100
Usain Bolt carved his name deeper into Olympic legend when he came from behind to reel in Justin Gatlin and win his third-straight 100-meter gold medal at the Rio Games on Sunday.
OLYMPICS
Aug 14, 2016
Campbell regrets the 'greatest choke' in Rio
Cate Campbell will leave Rio with some extra weight in her baggage and on her mind — with the "greatest choke in history" accompanying the Australian swimmer's gold and silver relay medals.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 14, 2016
Rio volunteer setting the pace for keirin cyclists
He rides with champions but his name is not on any team list or competition schedule.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 14, 2016
Jingoism is the ugly side of the Olympic Games
The Olympics should focus more on the feats of human athletic attainment and less on the nationalities of the competitors.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 14, 2016
Brazil struggling to match Olympic enthusiasm with sporting success
Japan may be riding high in the medal table at the Rio Olympics, but the host country is not having the same luck.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 14, 2016
Phelps signs off with 23rd gold as U.S. wins 4x100 medley relay
Michael Phelps brought the curtain down on his incredible swimming career with his 23rd Olympic gold medal — and his fifth of the Rio Games — as the United States beat Britain and Australia to win the men's 4x100-meter medley relay on Saturday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 14, 2016
Pokemon craze challenges Olympics for popularity in Brazil
Forget beach volleyball, soccer or tennis, not to mention the steeplechase or discus. "Pokemon Go" is challenging the Olympics for most popular game among some young Brazilians.

Longform

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