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Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw human sewage teeming with dangerous viruses and bacteria, according to a 16-month-long study commissioned by The Associated Press. The AP's survey of the aquatic Olympic and Paralympic venues has revealed consistent and dangerously high levels of viruses from the pollution, a major black eye on Rio's Olympic project that set off alarm bells among sailors, rowers and open-water swimmers. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The kidnapping of Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law was allegedly planned by one of his helicopter pilots, Sao Paulo police said. Continue to Article

August 02, 2016 3:20:am EST

The Chicago Cubs, who face the Miami Marlins Tuesday, not only bolstered their relief corps with a Monday trade with the Los Angeles Angels, they added a completely different look. The Cubs added right-hander Joe Smith, who has a sidearm delivery that contrasts sharply with the Cubs mostly hard-throwing relievers. Continue to Article

August 02, 2016 1:00:am EST

The Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics open up the post-trade deadline portion of their season Tuesday in Anaheim, both having made it clear that they have given up on contending for a playoff spot. The Angels traded Hector Santiago to Minnesota, even though Santiago (10-4, 4.25 ERA) has won seven decisions in a row. The A's traded Rich Hill to the Dodgers, though Hill is currently on the disabled list with a blister on his finger. Continue to Article

August 01, 2016 11:52:pm EST

The Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics open up the post-trade deadline portion of their season Tuesday in Anaheim, both having made it clear that they have given up on contending for a playoff spot. The Angels traded Hector Santiago to Minnesota, even though Santiago (10-4, 4.25 ERA) has won seven decisions in a row. The A's traded Rich Hill to the Dodgers, though Hill is currently on the disabled list with a blister on his finger. Continue to Article

August 01, 2016 11:52:pm EST