Tag: Soviet Union Olympic Team
An Olympics like no other, Tokyo perseveres to host Games
TOKYO — It's an Olympics like no other β and the Tokyo Games are surely that β but this is an event that has...
Early losses haven’t been detrimental in Olympic volleyball
If the past two Olympics have proven anything when it comes to indoor volleyball it's the fact that slow starts are far from detrimental.
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USOPC to Congress: Beijing Olympic boycott not the solution
DENVER — A boycott of next year's Beijing Olympics will not solve any geopolitical issues with China and will only serve to place athletes...
Olympic track and field champion Tamara Press dies at 83
MOSCOW — Tamara Press, a three-time Olympic champion from the Soviet Union who withdrew from international competition amid speculation and jibes about her gender,...
Death of ‘Miracle on Ice’ standout Pavelich ruled suicide
ANOKA, Minn. — Last month's death of "Miracle on Iceβ Olympic hockey standout Mark Pavelich was ruled a suicide, a Minnesota medical examiner said...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Feb. 20
1887 β The International Association, the first minor league...