Biggest news you missed this weekend

What you missed at the Olympics so far, and what's ahead

What an opening weekend at the Rio Games! It started with an American gold: Shooter Ginny Thrasher surprised on Saturday, setting an Olympic record in the women's 10-meter air rifle. U.S. men's basketball thoroughly thumped China, 119-62, Saturday night. (And, oops: Some players might have accidentally gone to a brothel.) In injury news, French gymnast Samir Ait Said snapped his leg, then his stretcher was dropped. On Sunday, he vowed to return for Tokyo in 2020 despite the gruesome injury. Big events Sunday: Led by Simone Biles, U.S. women's gymnastics domainated after a day of qualifying. Swimmer Katie Ledecky won the gold in the 400 meter freestyle, setting a new world record, and Michael Phelps aims for the podium. And Brazil's men's soccer team continues its quest for Olympic gold. Follow all this and more with Paste BN.

• Russia on Sunday got kicked out of Rio Paralympics because of widespread doping. (The Paralympics start Sept. 7)

A-Rod announces retirement, will play final game Friday

Alex Rodriguez’s 22-year baseball career will come to an end Friday when he plays his final game for the New York Yankees, the team announced on Sunday. A-Rod will then assume a special adviser role with the club. Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays will be the prolific and polarizing player's final chance to add on to a resume that includes 696 home runs, fourth in baseball history.

Iran says it executed nuclear scientist in U.S. spy mystery

An Iranian scientist accused of providing information on his country's nuclear program to the United States has been executed for treason. Shahram Amiri was charged with spying for enemies of the Islamic Republic of Iran, spokesman Gholamhosein Mohseni-Ejei said in his weekly news conference, the Iranian Student News Agency reported.

Emotional Brett Favre gives epic speech at Hall of Fame induction

Brett Favre entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the same mix of raw emotions that he played with in his 20-year career in the NFL. The former Green Bay Packers great on Saturday night became one of more than 300 members of the Hall. Favre gave an extemporaneous speech that lasted for 36 ½ minutes and was both funny and bittersweet.

'The People vs.O.J. Simpson' wins big 

FX miniseries The People vs.O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story won three top honors at the Television Critics Association awards Saturday, including program of the year. The TCA also honored FX's The Americans as outstanding drama for the second consecutive year; named ABC's Black-ish the year's outstanding comedy; and gave special awards to Lily Tomlin and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Critic's Corner: Verdict on 'People v. O.J. Simpson'

Paste BN's Robert Bianco previews the finale of 'The People v. O.J. Simpson', a dramatic series which has emotions running high as the famous 90s trial draws close to a verdict, for Tuesday, April 5.

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ISIL claims to confiscate sensitive U.S. military gear

The Islamic State group is circulating photos of potentially sensitive American military equipment and identification cards purportedly confiscated by militants after recent battlefield engagements in Afghanistan. The photos show a variety of weapons, ammunition, communications gear and accessories. Perhaps the most chilling image is a closeup of someone holding two ID cards belonging to a U.S. soldier.

USA Gymnastics sex abuse investigation: New developments

Top executives at one of America’s most prominent Olympic organizations failed to alert authorities to many allegations of sexual abuse by coaches — relying on a policy that enabled predators to abuse gymnasts long after USA Gymnastics had received warnings, an Indianapolis Star investigation has found. New this weekend:

• Sexual predators were left off the list of banned coaches
• Senators want answers from USA Gymnastics chief

Out of Balance: How USA Gymnastics protected coaches over athletes

USA Gymnastics has failed to report to police many allegations of sexual misconduct by coaches. That allowed predatory coaches to continue working with children for years after the organization was warned.

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A few other things:

• Jim Furyk sets PGA Tour record with 58 in final round at Travelers Championship
• 'Suicide Squad' kills with $135.1M box office debut
• Oscar Pistorius denies attempting suicide in jail
• Two dead in tandem skydiving jump gone wrong in California
• THC-laced candy causes bad reactions at Ohio concert
• Muslim couple removed from Delta flight: 'It was humiliating'

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