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Richard O'Brien

Richard O'Brien

Joined: Dec 11, 2013

U.S. wrestler Daniel Dennis’s unusual journey carries him to Rio Olympics
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U.S. wrestler Daniel Dennis’s unusual journey carries him to Rio Olympics

After a tough loss at the University of Iowa, Daniel Dennis couldn’t stomach the thought of stepping on a wrestling mat. Now, three years after leaving the sport, buoyed by family and friends, he’s back and motivated to medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Rumors of questionable officiating continue to swirl around Olympic boxing
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Rumors of questionable officiating continue to swirl around Olympic boxing

As Team USA's Shakur Stevenson prepares his semifinal bout at the Rio Olympics, he knows he'll also have to contend with fears of questionable officiating.

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Road Scholars: George Foreman on his new TV show with Terry Bradshaw
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Road Scholars: George Foreman on his new TV show with Terry Bradshaw

George Foreman discusses his new NBC TV show, Better Late Than Never, in which he travels across Asia with Terry Bradshaw, William Shatner and Henry Winkler.

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Historic 400-meter victory helps van Niekerk steal spotlight in Rio
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Historic 400-meter victory helps van Niekerk steal spotlight in Rio

South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk broke a 17-year-old record in the men’s 400-meter dash at the Rio Olympics, stealing the spotlight before a highly anticipated 100m.

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Under Billy Walsh’s guidance, USA boxing experiencing a tremendous turnaround
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Under Billy Walsh’s guidance, USA boxing experiencing a tremendous turnaround

USA boxing is experiencing a great amount of success at the 2016 Rio Olympics, especially when compared to 2012, and the U.S. can thank Billy Walsh for that.

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The dynasty continues: U.S. rowing women's eight wins third-straight Olympic gold
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The dynasty continues: U.S. rowing women's eight wins third-straight Olympic gold

U.S. rowing women's eight won their third-straight gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, extending a dynasty that dates back to 2006.

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U.S. weightlifter Kendrick Farris is vegan, but he wants to inspire beyond nutrition
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U.S. weightlifter Kendrick Farris is vegan, but he wants to inspire beyond nutrition

Kendrick Farris is Team USA's only male weightlifter at the Rio Olympics and he's also a vegan. But he wants you to know his identity is about much more than his diet.

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Boxer Nico Hernandez's story continues as he reaches Olympic semifinals
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Boxer Nico Hernandez's story continues as he reaches Olympic semifinals

Team USA boxer Nico Hernandez is guaranteed at least a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics—the first U.S. men's boxing medal since 2008.

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U.S. judoka Colton Brown turns to 96-year-old sensei Yosh Uchida for guidance
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U.S. judoka Colton Brown turns to 96-year-old sensei Yosh Uchida for guidance

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Rowing preview: U.S. women’s eight looks to continue Olympic dynasty
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Rowing preview: U.S. women’s eight looks to continue Olympic dynasty

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Boxing preview: Shields, Stevenson lead U.S. boxing into Rio Olympics
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Boxing preview: Shields, Stevenson lead U.S. boxing into Rio Olympics

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The Unbeatables: U.S. women’s eight is the most dominant team in Rio
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The Unbeatables: U.S. women’s eight is the most dominant team in Rio

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