Will Rio Games really be a catastrophe?

Despite the problems faced by Rio de Janeiro, it's important to remember that the Olympic Games have survived much in their history, writes Amy Bass.

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Ronaldo fires Portugal into Euro final

Cristiano Ronaldo proved himself the man for the big occasion once again by firing Portugal into the final of Euro 2016 Wednesday.

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Federer wins five-set epic to reach semis

Roger Federer kept alive his chances of winning a record eighth Wimbledon crown when he rallied to beat Marin Cilic in five sets.

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Jockey injured by ambulance sent to rescue him

An Irish jockey endured a nightmare day at the races when he broke his nose in a fall only to be run over by the ambulance brought to rescue him.

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World champion on fame and Rocky

Who's your favorite boxer? Do you like the Rocky movies? CNN producer Patrick Sung asks the daring questions of IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

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How will Russia's ban affect Rio 2016 medal table?

Russia stands to miss out on six medals at Rio 2016 if its track and field athletes remain barred from competing, according to new projections.

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Messi handed 21-month sentence, will not go to prison

The good news for soccer star Lionel Messi is that he won't be going to jail for defrauding the Spanish tax authorities. The bad news is that he's been fined $2.3 million.

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