Tag: Spain Olympic Team
US players learning differences between Olympic hoops, NBA
TOKYO — The U.S. men’s basketball team was about to start playing its final warm-up for the Tokyo Olympics a few days ago in...
Spain held to 0-0 by Egypt with 6 players from Euro 2020
SAPPORO, Japan — Starting with six players who rushed from the European Championship to the Olympics, Spain was held to a 0-0 draw by...
All for nothing: Athletes qualify but end out of Olympics
MADRID — As one of the top-ranked taekwondo fighters in the world, Jesús Tortosa was ready to start packing for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Australia shocks Argentina 2-0 in men’s Olympic soccer
SAPPORO, Japan — Two-time Olympic men's soccer champion Argentina was stunned 2-0 by Australia in their opening game at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 26
1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in...
From Copa America to Olympics, Richarlison nets 3 for Brazil
YOKOMAHA, Japan — The jig of joy seven minutes into his Olympic debut showed just why Richarlison was so determined to be allowed by...
Repeat? Spain reigned, US upset last time Japan hosted hoops
When major international basketball last came to the Tokyo area, the U.S. sent LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony.
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Lillard, Johnson lead US to 83-76 exhibition win over Spain
LAS VEGAS — Damian Lillard scored 19 points and Keldon Johnson added 15 to help the U.S. beat Spain 83-76 on Sunday night in...
Tour de France riders head to Tokyo with Olympics in sight
Wout van Aert had just concluded one of the most remarkable performances of anyone in the Tour de France with a thrilling sprint victory...
Wolves’ Hernangómez makes Spain’s Olympic roster after all
LAS VEGAS — Spain power forward Juancho Hernangómez, who was ruled out of the Tokyo Games earlier this month because of a left shoulder...