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by Jim SLATER RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — An Olympic crown for the US team of NBA stars means more this time around for Carmelo Anthony, who sees a gold medal quest as something Americans can unite behind. The 32-year-old forward for the New York Knicks hopes a nation divided over politics and the killings of unarmed black men and white police officers can come together just like NBA rivals did in less than […]
by Issam AHMED ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) — Boxer Amir Khan has denied betraying his British upbringing after being criticised for saying he would represent Pakistan at the Rio Games, insisting he only wanted to boost the sport in his parents’ country of birth. But the Bolton-born fighter also admitted he would not be willing to face an accompanying two-year ban from the World Boxing Council (WBC) that would jeopardise his professional career, making an Olympic […]
