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  • Afghanistan wins its first-ever medal
    KABUL, Afghanistan — Rohullah Nikpai defeated world champion Juan Antonio Ramos of Spain on Wednesday to earn the bronze medal in the men's under 58-kilogram taekwondo competition, Afghanistan's first-ever Olympic medal.

  • Fancy move helps Davis grab points lead
    Gary Davis of Salem pulled off a nifty move at the start to win the USCA main event Saturday night at Madras Speedway and took a commanding lead the series' points chase in the process.

  • Symmonds advances in 800
    BEIJING — Everyone wants a piece of Andrew Wheating.

  • Bolt follows his 100 gold with world record in 200
    BEIJING — Arms churning high, face twisted in pain as he sprinted toward the finish line, Usain Bolt kept glancing at the clock.

  • Around Oregon
    Timbers on television: The Portland Timbers' game against the Vancouver Whitecaps at 8 p.m. Friday will air on Fox Sports Soccer Channel.