Tag: Rio de Janeiro
Brazil and Argentina both have keys to win Copa America
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil and Argentina have several keys that could see either team win the Copa America title on Saturday at the...
Rio opens 10% of Maracana Stadium for Copa America final
RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro officials are allowing Copa America organizers to invite thousands of COVID-19-tested fans into the final at Maracana...
Faster, brighter: Olympics a ‘game changer’ for rugby sevens
BRISBANE, Australia — For six days, fit, strong Olympians hurled themselves at each other and at the tryline in short, sharp busts.
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Stellar Brazil vs Argentina final for emergency Copa America
BUENOS AIRES — The most improvised Copa América will have the final most of the fans dreamed of.
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2-year jail sentence for golfer Cabrera over assault charges
BUENOS AIRES — Argentinian golfer Ángel Cabrera, a former Masters and U.S. Open champion, was sentenced on Wednesday to two years in prison on...
Brazil’s Jesus out of Copa America final due to suspension
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus is out of the Copa America final because of a red card he received during his...
Brazil tops Peru to reach final to defend Copa America title
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil beat Peru 1-0 in a Copa America semifinal on Monday and will attempt to successfully defend its title on...
Brazil fans not in the mood for Copa America semifinals
RIO DE JANEIRO — Soccer fans at the fancy Piraquê club in Rio de Janeiro can’t wait to once again gather at the bar...
Brazil great Zico celebrates Tokyo torch relay, blasts Rio’s
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil soccer great Zico blasted organizers of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Sunday after carrying the torch for the...
Early losses haven’t been detrimental in Olympic volleyball
If the past two Olympics have proven anything when it comes to indoor volleyball it's the fact that slow starts are far from detrimental.
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