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Ryan Lochte turns expertly from apology tour to comeback

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 25, 2016
He landed his first endorsement since the robbery scandal. He'll also be on 'Dancing with the Stars.'
Ryan Lochte of the United States attends a press conference in the Main Press Center on Day 7 of the Rio Olympics on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 
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Ryan Lochte’s sponsors are backing away after robbery scandal

by Donna Tam
Aug 22, 2016
Speedo said it is dumping the Olympian and Ralph Lauren is following suit.
Ryan Lochte of the United States attends a press conference at the Rio Olympics on Aug. 12.
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Creating an Olympics-like event for esports

by Molly Wood
Aug 15, 2016
Top video gamers will compete for medals in a two-day, pop-up tournament in Rio.
Competitors at an esports event in Atlanta.
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Let’s do the numbers: The money spent on the Rio Olympics

by Donna Tam
Aug 5, 2016
The event has been plagued by infrastructure, and health and safety issues. So, who is spending money where?
The Christ the Redeemer statue is seen through a set of Olympic rings at the Sambodromo archery venue in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday.
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This year’s Olympic ads are going to look very different

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 3, 2016
Think generic and bland.
An aerial view of the Christ The Redeemer statue (F) and the Maracana Stadium (B) on November 12, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Is Brazil really ready for the Olympics?

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 13, 2016
Just weeks away from the games, the government is facing a laundry list of issues.
Brazilian marines stand guard at the Maua square in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 9, 2016, ahead of the Rio Olympic Games. 
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