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Justin Kirk stars in “Animal Practice,” the show NBC cut away to Sunday night when it delayed the conclusion of the Olympics closing ceremony, drawing further criticism to the network’s coverage of the London Games. (NBC via Associated Press)

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The Maracana stadium, built for the 2007 Pan American Games, is being upgraded for the 2014 World Soccer Cup and will need a costly renovation to host Olympic water polo and diving events. (Associated Press)

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Celebration erupted in Rio de Janeiro in 2009 when the city was chosen as the first place in South America to host the Olympics. Brazilians regard the 2016 Games as their grand entrance onto the world stage, and officials already are getting jitters as the city undertakes a massive infrastructure overhaul. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** Boston Red Sox great Johnny Pesky lifts his cap Aug. 31, 2006, during a television interview before a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Boston. Pesky, who spent most of his 60-plus years in pro baseball with the Red Sox and was beloved by the team's fans, died Aug. 13, 2012, in Danvers, Mass. He was 92. (Associated Press)

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Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) cannot catch the throw as Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt (44) steals third base during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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Robert Griffin III went 4-for-6 for 70 yards and a touchdown in his Washington Redskins preseason debut. (Associated Press)

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Workers adjust a sign outside the Olympic Stadium in London on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, to prepare for the upcoming Paralympic Games. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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Nadzeya Ostapchuk of Belarus takes a throw in the women's shot put final at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. Ostapchuk became the first athlete to be stripped of a medal at the games after her gold was withdrawn for doping. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)