RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):
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The fireworks are over, the samba on temporary hold — and now it's time for Olympic athletes to take center stage in Rio de Janeiro.
Dozens of competitions are being held Saturday in over 20 Olympic sports, ranging from archery to basketball, cycling, gymnastics, rowing, soccer, swimming and volleyball, among others. Twelve gold medals will be awarded.
On Friday, Brazil laced its high-energy opening party for the games of the 31st Olympiad with a sobering message of the dangers of global warming.