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United States' Simone Manuel, left, and Canada's Penny Oleksiak celebrate winning joint gold and setting a new Olympic record in the women's 100-meter freestyle during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Manuel becomes first African American woman to win swim gold

United States' Simone Manuel, left, and Canada's Penny Oleksiak celebrate winning joint gold and setting a new Olympic record in the women's 100-meter freestyle during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

August 11, 2016, 9:21pm National Sports

Simone Manuel leaned her head into her hands and broke down in tears when she recognized her historic achievement. She became the first African-American woman to capture an Olympic gold medal in swimming. Read story

United States' Michael Phelps competes in the final of the men's 200-meter individual medley during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Phelps leaves Lochte in his wake one last time at Olympics

United States' Michael Phelps competes in the final of the men's 200-meter individual medley during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

August 11, 2016, 8:12pm National Sports

Michael Phelps waggled four fingers, recognizing another historic achievement. Now, he's the first swimmer ever to win the same event at four straight Olympics. Read story

Bronze medallist Russia's Aliya Mustafina, right, gold medallist United States' Simone Biles, center, and silver medallist United States' Aly Raisman display their medals for the artistic gymnastics women's individual all-around final at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

Biles, Raisman 1-2 in Olympic all-around gymnastics

Bronze medallist Russia's Aliya Mustafina, right, gold medallist United States' Simone Biles, center, and silver medallist United States' Aly Raisman display their medals for the artistic gymnastics women's individual all-around final at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

August 11, 2016, 3:02pm National Sports

American Simone Biles soared to the all-around title on Thursday, putting the gap between herself and the rest of the world on full display under the Olympic spotlight, and teammate Aly Raisman won silver. Read story

John Saunders poses on the set of &quot;The Sports Reporters&quot; in Studio A in Bristol, Conn. Saunders, who has hosted &quot;The Sports Reporters&quot; for the last 15 years, has died, the ESPN announced Wednesday. He was 61.

Versatile ESPN sportscaster John Saunders dies at 61

John Saunders poses on the set of &quot;The Sports Reporters&quot; in Studio A in Bristol, Conn. Saunders, who has hosted &quot;The Sports Reporters&quot; for the last 15 years, has died, the ESPN announced Wednesday. He was 61.

August 10, 2016, 9:54am Nation & World

ESPN sportscaster John Saunders, who has hosted “The Sports Reporters” for the last 15 years, has died, the network announced Wednesday. He was 61. Read story

United States' Michael Phelps celebrates after winning the gold medal during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Phelps wins Olympic gold medals No. 20 and 21

United States' Michael Phelps celebrates after winning the gold medal during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

August 10, 2016, 12:17am National Sports

Michael Phelps won the 200-meter butterfly Tuesday night, then an hour later, anchored the U.S. 4x200 freestyle relay to gold. Read story

U.S. gymnasts, left to right, Simone Biles, Gabrielle Douglas, Lauren Hernandez, Madison Kocian and Aly Raisman hold their gold medals during the medal ceremony for the artistic gymnastics women's team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016.

‘Final Five’ win one more gymnastics gold for Karolyi

U.S. gymnasts, left to right, Simone Biles, Gabrielle Douglas, Lauren Hernandez, Madison Kocian and Aly Raisman hold their gold medals during the medal ceremony for the artistic gymnastics women's team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016.

August 10, 2016, 12:14am National Sports

The U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team had already sewn up the team gold by the time three-time world champion Simone Biles saluted the floor exercise judges Tuesday night. Read story

United States&#039; Lilly King, left, and Russia&#039;s Yulia Efimova head for home in the final of the women&#039;s 100-meter breaststroke on Monday.

King of the Olympic pool, and clean

United States&#039; Lilly King, left, and Russia&#039;s Yulia Efimova head for home in the final of the women&#039;s 100-meter breaststroke on Monday.

August 8, 2016, 9:39pm National Sports

This one will surely be seen as a victory for clean athletes over the dopers. Read story

United States&#039; Sam Mikulak performs on the parallel bars during the artistic gymnastics men&#039;s team final at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016.

Americans 5th in team gymnastics again

United States&#039; Sam Mikulak performs on the parallel bars during the artistic gymnastics men&#039;s team final at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016.

August 8, 2016, 7:20pm National Sports

It was 2012 all over again for the American gymnasts on Monday in the Rio Games. Read story

United States&#039; Kevin Durant (5) shoots over Venezuela&#039;s Gregory Echenique (0) during a men&#039;s basketball game at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016.

U.S. men’s basketball blasts Venezuela 113-69 after slow start

United States&#039; Kevin Durant (5) shoots over Venezuela&#039;s Gregory Echenique (0) during a men&#039;s basketball game at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016.

August 8, 2016, 7:19pm National Sports

Red, white and blase for one quarter, the U.S. Olympic team woke up and won with ease. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker throws against the Tampa Bay Rays, in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Mariners options struggling starter Taijuan Walker to minors

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker throws against the Tampa Bay Rays, in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

August 8, 2016, 5:17pm National Sports

The Mariners optioned Taijuan Walker to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, a surprising move that the club hopes will jump start his sluggish performances on the mound. Read story