olympics 2016 – The Portland Press Herald

Sports Digest: UNE ties Curry in women’s soccer

by Staff and news service report October 7, 2016October 7, 2016

The Nor’easters score first but can’t hold the lead in a 1-1 draw on the road.

by EDDIE PELLS Associated Press September 8, 2016September 8, 2016

The swimmer must perform 20 hours of community service and will miss Team USA’s trip to the White House.

by Associated Press August 25, 2016

The ban, upheld Tuesday, bars Russians from the Rio Games because of a “medals over morals” culture.

by MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

The American swimmer and several teammates caused an international incident during the Rio Olympics.

by Associated Press August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

Solo called the Swedes ‘a bunch of cowards’ for focusing on defense rather than attacking the three-time defending champion U.S. team.

by Matt Bonesteel The Washington Post. August 22, 2016August 22, 2016

The swimsuit maker will donate $50,000 of Lochte’s fee to Brazil’s Save the Children charity.

by DAVID BAUDER Associated Press August 22, 2016August 22, 2016

The medal-winning swimmer said he was still intoxicated when he told the story of a gun pointed at his head.

by Associated Press August 21, 2016August 21, 2016

Reid Priddy, playing in his fourth Olympics, helps the Americans win a bronze medal.

by Associated Press August 21, 2016August 21, 2016

Claressa Shields becomes the first American boxer to win two gold medals.

by BRIAN MAHONEY Associated Press August 21, 2016August 21, 2016

It’s the third straight gold medal for the U.S.