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United States' Klay Thompson (11) drives past Spain's Sergio Llull, right, during a semifinal round basketball game at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

U.S. men’s basketball beats Spain, will play for gold

United States' Klay Thompson (11) drives past Spain's Sergio Llull, right, during a semifinal round basketball game at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

August 19, 2016, 1:42pm National Sports

The U.S. men's basketball team advanced to its third straight Olympic gold-medal game, beating Spain 82-76 on Friday. Read story

A worker attaches a banner to a scaffolding in New Orleans in preparation of the 2014 NBA All-Star basketball game. The NBA has decided to hold the 2017 All-Star Game in New Orleans, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, because the decision hasn't been announced. New Orleans replaces Charlotte, which was set to host the game until the NBA decided last month that it wouldn't hold its marquee, mid-season event in North Carolina because of a state law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people.

NBA chooses New Orleans for 2017 All-Star Game

A worker attaches a banner to a scaffolding in New Orleans in preparation of the 2014 NBA All-Star basketball game. The NBA has decided to hold the 2017 All-Star Game in New Orleans, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, because the decision hasn't been announced. New Orleans replaces Charlotte, which was set to host the game until the NBA decided last month that it wouldn't hold its marquee, mid-season event in North Carolina because of a state law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people.

August 19, 2016, 11:00am National Sports

The NBA has decided to hold the 2017 All-Star Game in New Orleans after taking the midseason event out of North Carolina because of a state law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people. Read story

In this frame from surveillance video released by Brazil Police, swimmer Ryan Lochte, second from right, nd teammates appear at a ga station during the 2016 Summer Olympics in +Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A top Brazil police official said the swimmers damaged property at the gas station. (Brazil Police via AP)

Lochte apologizes for not being more candid about incident

In this frame from surveillance video released by Brazil Police, swimmer Ryan Lochte, second from right, nd teammates appear at a ga station during the 2016 Summer Olympics in +Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A top Brazil police official said the swimmers damaged property at the gas station. (Brazil Police via AP)

August 19, 2016, 10:30am Nation & World

U.S Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has apologized for his behavior surrounding an early-morning incident at a Rio de Janeiro gas station, saying he should have been more “careful and candid” about how he described what happened. Read story

Usain Bolt from Jamaica, center, wins the gold medal in the men's 200-meter final during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016.

Bolt takes Olympic 200m but comes short of record

Usain Bolt from Jamaica, center, wins the gold medal in the men's 200-meter final during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016.

August 18, 2016, 7:06pm Latest News

Usain Bolt's only real competition was the clock. He couldn't beat it. Another gold medal isn't such a bad consolation prize. Read story

United States' Ashton Eaton celebrates winning the decathlon gold during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Jae C.

Eaton ties Olympic record in decathlon victory

United States' Ashton Eaton celebrates winning the decathlon gold during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Jae C.

August 18, 2016, 6:49pm National Sports

Ashton Eaton retained his title by tying the Olympic record in the decathlon, Ryan Crouser led an American one-two in the shot put with a new games record, and Kerron Clement delivered another gold for the United States in the 400 hurdles. Read story

United States&#039; Michael Phelps and United States&#039; Ryan Lochte arrive for the final of the men&#039;s 4x200-meter freestyle relay during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics on Aug. 9 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil police official: Lochte made up story about robbery

United States&#039; Michael Phelps and United States&#039; Ryan Lochte arrive for the final of the men&#039;s 4x200-meter freestyle relay during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics on Aug. 9 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

August 18, 2016, 10:53am Nation & World

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazilian police said Thursday that swimmer Ryan Lochte and three U.S. teammates were not robbed after a night of partying, and the intoxicated athletes instead vandalized a gas station bathroom and were questioned by armed guards before they paid for the damage and left. Read story

Father: Lochte back in U.S.; Rio judge orders passports held

August 17, 2016, 10:37am National Sports

The father of American swimmer Ryan Lochte said Wednesday his gold medal-winning son arrived back in the United States before a Brazilian judge ordered that Lochte and U.S. teammate Jimmy Feigen stay in Brazil as authorities investigate their claim they were robbed during the Olympics. Read story

Bahamas' Shaunae Miller falls over the finish line to win gold ahead of United States' Allyson Felix, right, in the women's 400-meter final during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.

Miller’s head-first dive at the finish line beats Felix

Bahamas' Shaunae Miller falls over the finish line to win gold ahead of United States' Allyson Felix, right, in the women's 400-meter final during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.

August 15, 2016, 9:19pm National Sports

For beating Allyson Felix, Shaunae Miller gets a gold medal. Maybe they should give her a cape, too. Read story

United States' Simone Biles stumbles during her performance on the balance beam during the artistic gymnastics women's apparatus final at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.

Biles’ run at Olympic history ends with bronze on the beam

United States' Simone Biles stumbles during her performance on the balance beam during the artistic gymnastics women's apparatus final at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.

August 15, 2016, 4:00pm National Sports

Simone Biles' only regret in earning bronze during the beam final on Monday centered on five seconds when she found herself scrambling trying to recover from a wobbly landing following a front flip. Read story

Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins the men's 100-meter final during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/David J.

Bolt shines bright, wins another gold in Olympic 100

Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins the men's 100-meter final during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/David J.

August 14, 2016, 6:59pm Latest News

If there were any doubts, it took less than 10 seconds — 9.81, to be exact — for Usain Bolt to erase them. He is the Olympic champion once again. Read story