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Japan’s Momota looks for badminton gold at Tokyo Games

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TOKYO — HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Rio saw a clear end to Chinese dominance in badminton, though there were still reminders of its traditional power....

China looks to extend table tennis domination at Tokyo Games

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TOKYO — HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: China won all four gold medals in Rio. It was China versus China in the women’s singles gold medal...

A look at the Olympic men’s basketball tournament

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: The U.S. won its third consecutive gold medal and pushed its Olympic winning streak to 25 games. Serbia went only 4-4...

Karate will make long-awaited Olympic debut in Tokyo

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WHAT'S NEW: After nearly a half-century of attempts to add karate to the Olympics, the Japanese martial art finally makes its debut on a...

The U.S. women are favorites in Tokyo after upset in Brazil

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Germany won its first gold medal with a 2-1 victory over Sweden. It was quite a swan song for Germany coach...

Ready to roll: Skateboarding set to wow on Olympic debut

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TOKYO — WHAT’S NEW: Absolutely everything. Skateboarding is one of four sports making their Olympic debuts at the Tokyo Games, along with karate, surfing...

Surfing ready to impress at Olympic debut

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HIGLIGHTS FROM RIO: None. Surfing’s Olympic debut has been a century in the making. It was the fervent wish of Duke Kahanamoku, the...

BMX freestyle makes its Olympic debut at Tokyo Games

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OLYMPIC DEBUT: BMX racing has been in the Olympic program since the 2008 Beijing Games, but this will be the first go-round for its...

Ready to roll: Skateboarding set to wow on Olympic debut

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TOKYO — WHAT’S NEW: Absolutely everything. Skateboarding is one of four sports making their Olympic debuts at the Tokyo Games, along with karate, surfing...

Boxing aims for calm, cool Olympics after years of drama

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After a half-decade of turmoil and drama at the highest levels of Olympic boxing, the sport's trip to Tokyo looks as if it could...