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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. scored more gold this morning. It came in rowing as Team USA won its third consecutive Olympic gold in the women's eight by beating Britain and Romania. And in the women's single sculls, Gevvie Stone of Cambridge, Massachusetts won the silver.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The men's 100 in track and field is set for tomorrow night and the two top names have advanced from the prelims. Jamaica's Usain (yoo-SAYN') Bolt and America Justin Gatlin won their heats today to advance to the final.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL is back in Los Angeles tonight. For the first time since 1994, pro football fans in Los Angeles can root for a home team as the Rams face the Cowboys in an exhibition game. The Rams franchise was moved out of St. Louis to L.A. during the offseason.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees have officially released Alex Rodriguez. He played his final game last night and received a loud ovation when he left the field in the ninth inning after being put into the game at third base. The 41-year-old is still owed over $27 million on his contract.
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — The rain-delayed second round of the PGA's John Deere Classic has been completed. Ryan Moore and Wesley Braun share the lead as third-round play begins at 12-under. Steve Marino is alone in third at 11-under.
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