Phelps Caps Rio Comeback With 20th And 21st Golds
Michael Phelps won the 200 meter butterfly in Rio and anchored the 4x200 freestyle relay to gold. He climbed into the stands to kiss his son Boomer as he extended his record total to 25 medals with three events left.
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Karolyi Sees Gymnasts Secure Team Gold and Farewell
The U S women gymnasts clinched team gold at the Olympics as Simone Biles delivered a final standout routine. Marta Karolyi, watching from the stands, fought back tears as she prepared to step away after 15 years shaping a dominant program and nurturing its stars from prodigies to champions.
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Prince Fielder May End Baseball After Neck Surgeries
Texas Rangers slugger Prince Fielder faces retirement implications after a second neck surgery. A source says doctors won t clear him to play again though no official announcement has been made. Fielder 32 had a cervical fusion July 29 and his 12 MLB seasons total 319 homers matching his father Cecil.
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Rangers rally past Rockies 7-5 in eighth inning surge
Texas Rangers overcome Colorado Rockies 7-5 as Adrian Beltre drives a two run double and Elvis Andrus adds a tiebreaking single. The rally comes after a three run ninth and four hits in the eighth. Alex Claudio earns the win in relief.
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