Celtics get Richardson in trade as Mavs make salary cap move
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics acquired guard Josh Richardson from Dallas on Saturday, a move that gives the Mavericks salary cap flexibility while adding...
Bromell looks to replace Bolt atop Olympic 100-meter podium
TOKYO — There will be a new fastest man of the Olympics crowned Sunday when the 100-meter dash is run without Usain Bolt in...
US women’s Olympic hoops team adjusting to styles of play
SAITAMA, Japan — The U.S. women’s team isn’t clicking at the Tokyo Games the way the Americans would like and one reason is the...
To the quarters: USA routs Czech Republic, 119-84 in Tokyo
SAITAMA, Japan — The U.S. lost its first two exhibition games of the summer in Las Vegas, dropped its opening game at these Olympics...
Durant becomes top scorer in US men’s Olympic history
SAITAMA, Japan — Kevin Durant is now the leading men's scorer in U.S. Olympic basketball history.
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Australia beats Germany 89-76 to sweep basketball pool
SAITAMA, Japan — Patty Mills scored 24 points, Jock Landale added 18 and Australia pulled away Saturday for an 89-76 victory over Germany and...
Ledecky, Dressel star for US; Japan’s baseball team advances
TOKYO — Katie Ledecky made more history for the U.S. in the pool. Same for Caeleb Dressel.
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Hooping for another country can be side door to the Olympics
SAITAMA, Japan — Yvonne Anderson knew playing in the Olympics for the U.S. was a longshot at best. Realistically, it was likely never going...
Pau Gasol defied odds to return, is going out on his terms
SAITAMA, Japan — Pau Gasol is at the end of what has been an extraordinary playing career. He’s won multiple championships in Spain, multiple...
Italy advances to Olympic quarterfinals, tops Nigeria 80-71
SAITAMA, Japan — Italy is headed back to the Olympic quarterfinals, ousting Nigeria to clinch that spot.
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