Tag: Olympic games
Britain’s Johanna Konta to miss Olympics due to COVID-19
LONDON — Johanna Konta of Britain won't compete at the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19, she said Tuesday, after being dropped from...
Mewis sisters set to share field in Tokyo, hope to win gold
There was a time when Kristie Mewis realized her soccer career wasn't quite headed in the direction she hoped.
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US Olympic team expects competitive game vs WNBA All-Stars
Both the U.S. Olympic team and the WNBA All-Stars expect a competitive game in the league's showcase Wednesday.
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Zach Johnson tests positive, list of British Open WDs grows
SANDWICH, England — Former champion Zach Johnson was the latest to withdraw from the British Open on Monday because he tested positive for the...
Olympic athletes confront mental health challenges
Sam Mikulak felt frantic. The American gymnast had his training disrupted by COVID-19, and the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021.
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Sagan has surgery less than 2 weeks before Olympic road race
Three-time world champion Peter Sagan had surgery Monday to treat an infection in his right knee that occurred following a crash at the Tour...
Nigeria impresses again, tops Argentina 94-71 in tuneup game
LAS VEGAS — Nigeria followed up its win over the United States with another impressive statement.
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US heavy favorite to win 7th straight gold in women’s hoops
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: The United States won its sixth consecutive gold medal in women's basketball with arguably the best team ever assembled. The Americans...
Shocker: US falls to Nigeria 90-87 in pre-Olympic opener
LAS VEGAS — This is not how USA Basketball expected to open its Olympic summer.
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Mills’ buzzer-beater lifts Australia past Argentina, 87-84
LAS VEGAS — Patty Mills hit a 3-pointer as time expired, giving Australia an 87-84 win over Argentina in a pre-Olympics exhibition on Saturday...