Spoelstra to help coach USA Basketball select team in Vegas
MIAMI — Erik Spoelstra and Gregg Popovich have often spoken of how much they enjoy coaching against one another.
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Tokyo shapes up to be No-Fun Olympics with many rules, tests
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
Bryson DeChambeau grew up watching the Olympics and wishing that someday he would be able to take part.
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New Zealand names 2 flag bearers for Tokyo opening ceremony
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
Carli Lloyd is headed to her fourth Olympics after all.
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Now a single mom, MMA champ Harrison finds new purpose
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
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
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
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
EUGENE, Ore. — Dalilah Muhammad has all the prestigious credentials: Reigning world champion. Defending Olympic gold medalist. World record holder.
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