Simone Biles makes mental health the talk of the Tokyo Games
TOKYO — Brittney Griner has long been open about her ongoing battle with depression, an ailment that triggered suicidal thoughts when she was younger...
US trio puts NBA Finals behind, turns focus to Olympic gold
SAITAMA, Japan — There was plenty of time to talk about it, had they wanted to.
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Torrens helps Spain beat Serbia 85-70, remain unbeaten
SAITAMA, Japan — Alba Torrens scored 25 points to lead Spain to an 85-70 win over Serbia on Thursday.
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Dolson’s Diary: Olympics end with gold medal, meeting Yao
I woke up this morning and looked over to the table and saw my gold medal and I just smiled. As a young girl...
Slovenia too much for Japan, wins 116-81 to move to 2-0
SAITAMA, Japan — Rui Hachimura did whatever he could. Blocking shots, hitting tough jumpers, logging big minutes, the best player on Japan’s roster simply...
St John’s to unveil Carnesecca statue in arena bearing name
NEW YORK — St. John's plans to unveil a statue of Hall of Fame basketball coach Lou Carnesecca this fall in the on-campus arena...
Canadian women get 1st hoops win, beat South Korea 74-53
SAITAMA, Japan — Bridget Carleton scored 18 points, and Canada got its first victory of the Olympic women's basketball tournament Thursday beating South Korea...
Mike D’Antoni won’t return as Nets assistant coach
NEW YORK — Mike D'Antoni is leaving the Brooklyn Nets, forcing Steve Nash to make another change on his coaching staff.
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Downtown Oklahoma City arena renamed Paycom Center
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced an exclusive 15-year naming rights partnership to rename the city's downtown arena after Paycom, a...
Olympic Stadium opens in Tokyo for start of track and field
TOKYO — Track and Field begins competition on Day 7 of the Tokyo Games and four medal events will be decided in the pool...