Olympics

Spoelstra to help coach USA Basketball select team in Vegas

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MIAMI — Erik Spoelstra and Gregg Popovich have often spoken of how much they enjoy coaching against one another. ...

Tokyo shapes up to be No-Fun Olympics with many rules, tests

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TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics, already delayed by the pandemic, are not looking like much fun: Not for athletes. Not for fans. And not...

Until golf’s Olympic return, DeChambeau didn’t dare dream it

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Bryson DeChambeau grew up watching the Olympics and wishing that someday he would be able to take part. ...

New Zealand names 2 flag bearers for Tokyo opening ceremony

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Women’s rugby sevens captain Sarah Hirini and two-time Olympic rowing gold medalist Hamish Bond will carry the New Zealand flag...

Carli Lloyd makes U.S. soccer team for her 4th Olympics

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Carli Lloyd is headed to her fourth Olympics after all. The...

Now a single mom, MMA champ Harrison finds new purpose

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Kayla Harrison posted a photo on Instagram in April of her bloody Allen Iverson-esque stepover of a defeated opponent from last year. Both MMA...

Olympic swimming champion Paltrinieri has mononucleosis

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ROME — Italian swimmer Gregorio Paltrinieri has contracted mononucleosis, raising questions over whether he’ll be able to defend his gold medal in the 1,500-meter...

Four WNBA players make up US Olympic 3×3 basketball team

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Kelsey Plum, Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray and Katie Lou Samuelson, who helped the United States qualify for the inaugural 3x3 Olympic competition in women's...

More than shoes: Nike navigates complicated twists in track

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EUGENE, Ore. — Ever since a track coach named Bill Bowerman tinkered with the idea of pouring rubber into his waffle iron to concoct...

Weather, women’s 400 hurdles set to sizzle on final weekend

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EUGENE, Ore. — Dalilah Muhammad has all the prestigious credentials: Reigning world champion. Defending Olympic gold medalist. World record holder. ...