olympics 2016 – Page 2 – The Portland Press Herald

Michelle Singletary: Should Olympic medal winners get a tax break?

by Michelle Singletary August 21, 2016August 19, 2016

Most readers say yes, but some disagree.

by JOSH HOFFNER Associated Press August 20, 2016August 20, 2016

Allyson Felix helps the U.S. to victory in the 4×400-meter relay.

by JAY COHEN Associated Press August 20, 2016August 20, 2016

The U.S. closes its schedule with 22 straight wins, rolling through its six games in Rio by a combined score of 73-32.

by Associated Press August 19, 2016August 20, 2016

Usain Bolt turns it on in the anchor leg to give Jamaica a 400-meter relay win, making him 9 of 9 in Olympic finals.

by Associated Press August 19, 2016August 20, 2016

Also, Allyson Felix wins a fifth gold medal as the U.S. takes the women’s 400 relay.

by Associated Press August 19, 2016August 20, 2016

The U.S. women’s basketball team will try to win its sixth straight gold medal.

by BRIAN MAHONEY Associated Press August 19, 2016August 20, 2016

But Olympic gold never loses its luster, and that’s what the U.S. men’s basketball team will play for next.

by TIM DAHLBERG Associated Press August 19, 2016August 19, 2016

Ryan Lochte’s apology is about as lame as the reality show he once had.

by ARNIE STAPLETON Associated Press August 19, 2016August 19, 2016

In the women’s race, the United States captures gold.

by BETH HARRIS Associated Press August 19, 2016August 19, 2016

USA Swimming’s executive board would discuss likely punishment for the swimmers involved in the encounter with armed security guards in Rio.