Team USA stumbles out of the gate, still routs Venezuela and other top stories.

• Team USA stumbles out of the gate, still routs Venezuela

  RIO DE JANEIRO -- Some at-the-buzzer instant analysis from press row at the Carioca Arena 1 after Team USA moved to 2-0 in Group A play with Monday night's 113-69 rout of Venezuela:How It Happened: For all the deserved raves going around about its defensive prowess, Team USA tends to take at least half a quarter to get untracked offensively, even against what clearly ranks as inferior opposition.On this night, though, it took the Americans a full quarter to get going.With Venezuela showing the s..

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• A-Rod, others who are still rolling in dough after walking away

  

  Alex Rodriguez is going to get more than $20 million from the Yankees next year to serve as a special adviser to Hal Steinbrenner, making him the wealthiest guidance counselor in the history of sports. A-Rod will ostensibly work with young players ...

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• Do it for the marketing? Five best MLB team fits for Tim Tebow

  

  Before we see Tim Tebow on a baseball diamond, let's assume that any team signing Tebow would be doing it as a marketing play. He would, without a doubt, be the biggest name in minor league baseball since one Michael Jordan was barnstorming with the White Sox's Double-A affiliate, the Birmingham Barons. With that in mind, here are the top five teams we're guessing would be interested for business reasons alone:1. Miami Marlins: Although they struggle with game attendance, the Marlins love buzz a..

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• LGBTQ Advocacy Groups Urge Big 12 to Pass on BYU

  

  Quarterback Tanner Mangum #12 of the Brigham Young Cougars reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Utah Utes during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl on December 19, 2015. David J. Becker / Getty Images An LGBTQ advocacy group has sent a letter to the commissioner of the Big 12 urging the conference to remove BYU from consideration for membership because it says the school has discriminatory policies. Athlete Ally, a nonprofit group that works with sports leagues and organization..

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• Jimmy Garoppolo's four-game stint: My advice for Patriots QB

  

  Every backup quarterback awaits his opportunity, and sometimes -- especially when you're playing behind one of the all-time greats -- that opportunity seems like it'll never come. But for New England Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo, the time is now. After sitting behind Tom Brady for the past two seasons, Garoppolo will take the starting reins due to the four-time Super Bowl champion's four-game suspension. Taking the place of an accomplished quarterback has its challenges. Back when I was pl..

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• Team USA's Paul George vows to 'become friends' with injured French gymnast

  

  Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports 12:42 p.m. EDT August 9, 2016 USA TODAY Sports' Martin Rogers discusses what you should be watching at the Olympics on Tuesday. USA TODAY SportsVenezuela forward Jhon Cox (6) drives to the basket against United States guard Paul George (13) during the men's basketball preliminary round in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1.(Photo: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports)RIO DE JANEIRO – Paul George has been on the other e..

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