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NASCAR accused of racial discrimination in $500 million lawsuit

By Eugene Mason

The racing organization quickly responded, calling the lawsuit “meritless” and threatening to file a countersuit for defamation.

Olympic highlights from Day 11: Competing runners help each other after fall

By Larisa Epatko

Two runners in the women’s 5,000-meter race helped each other finish Tuesday after one stumbled, knocking down the other.

Column: The last time I raced against Michael Phelps

By Jason Villemez

We stepped onto the blocks. I saw him in my peripheral vision slapping his arms against his body as has become his trademark. We dove. I saw him for the first few strokes. Then I didn’t see him anymore.

Olympic highlights from Day 10: Photo finish at the track

By Larisa Epatko

The women’s 400 meter race at the Rio Olympics on Monday took an unusual turn when the Bahamas’ Shaunae Miller dove over the finish line to ensure the gold.

Day 9: Simone Biles and Usain Bolt rise above the rest in Rio

By Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako

Here's a look at Sunday's highlights and lowlights from the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Olympic highlights from Day 6: Two Simones lead U.S. to gold

By Joshua Barajas

Simone Manuel became the first black woman to win an individual swimming event. And Simon Biles officially claimed her crown as the best gymnast in the world.

Olympic highlights from Day 5: Japan's 'Superman' is a legend, even if he won't admit it

By Joshua Barajas

Wednesday night, the competition in the men’s gymnastics all-around was an extremely close race between Japan's Kohei Uchimura and Ukraine's Oleg Verniaiev.

Olympic highlights from Day 4: 'Final Five' tumbles to gold, U.S. dominates in Rio pool

By Joshua Barajas

After her teammates Aly Raisman and Laurie Hernandez performed exceptionally on the floor, American gymnast Simone Biles only needed better than 7.591 for her routine to secure the Olympic gold medal for the U.S. on Tuesday.