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Steph Curry

Report: Stephen Curry will skip Olympics, Andre Iguodala may do the same

Stephen Curry will not be playing in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, according to a report. According to Marcus Thompson of the San Jose Mercury News, multiple sources said that Curry has informed USA Basketball that he will be skipping the Olympics …

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy will compete in Olympics despite Zika concerns

Rory McIlroy has decided to represent Ireland in the Rio Olympics this summer despite his concerns over the Zika virus outbreak. After he won the Irish Open two weeks ago, McIlroy said he was considering skipping the Olympics because he wants to …

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Mike Krzyzewski to step down as USA Basketball coach after 2016 Olympics

As it turns out, the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio might not just be the potential farewell tour for Lakers guard Kobe Bryant. Now long-time USA Basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, better known as Coach K, is set to say his goodbyes next summer as …

Kobe Bryant wants to earn spot on 2016 Olympic team

Kobe Bryant could very well retire after the 2015-2016 season, but will his basketball career last a few months after that? USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo revealed on Thursday that he has spoken to Kobe about the 2016 Olympics in Rio de …

Kobe Bryant Pau Gasol

Kobe Bryant jokingly takes shot at Pau Gasol while confirming he will sit out 2016 Olympics

Kobe Bryant has battled several unfortunate injuries over the past year, so it comes as no surprise that he has likely participated in his last Olympic Games. On Monday, Kobe confirmed that he would not be competing in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, …

Olympic torchbearer accidentally lights himself on fire (Video)

Carrying the Olympic torch can be a dangerous and stressful task. Last month, a bystander had to light the torch with his lighter after the flame went out during a relay. Earlier this week, something a little more dangerous happened. One of the …

Maurice Clarett is training to play rugby in the 2016 Olympics in Rio

Maurice Clarett has traveled down an incredibly windy road throughout his 29 years of life, and it appears he has decided to take another unexpected turn. According to RugbyMag.com, Clarett is currently training to try to make the US rugby team for …

Rory McIlroy may skip Olympics to avoid Ireland/Great Britain controversy

Golf is returning to the Olympic Games in 2016, and many expect Rory McIlroy to be one of the sport’s top competitors on the world stage. The problem is McIlroy does not know which country he would represent. The 23-year-old hails from Northern …

There will reportedly be no basketball age limit at 2016 Olympics in Rio

For people like Mark Cuban, it looks like the next four years are going to be just as long as the last four were. As you probably know, there is no one more vocal than Cuban when it comes to the idea of superstar athletes competing in the Olympics …

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