Spain uses 19-0 run to defeat Japan 88-77 at Tokyo Olympics
SAITAMA, Japan — They would have talked about this night in Japan for generations. Imagine: the country’s first men’s basketball game at an Olympics...
Vasic, Dabovic lead Serbia to 72-68 win over Canada
SAITAMA, Japan — Sonja Vasic scored 16 points and Ana Dabovic keyed a late run to help Serbia beat Canada 72-68 on Monday in...
In an Olympic first, teamwork is the thing for Mongolia
TOKYO — For decades, Mongolia sent mostly boxers, judokas and wrestlers to the Olympics — athletes doing solo work that, in many ways, reflected...
Analysis: For USA Basketball, the time is now to fix things
SAITAMA, Japan — Time would solve many problems for the U.S. men’s basketball team right now. A few practices to develop chemistry and figure...
Slam dunk: NBC brings back iconic NBA theme for Olympics
SAITAMA, Japan — The soundtrack of the NBA a generation ago has made its way to the Tokyo Olympics.
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Giddey, Sengun, Garuba among international NBA prospects
It wasn't that long ago 6-foot-8 Australian point guard Josh Giddey's objective was to play in the NBL — not the NBA.
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Doncic debuts with 48 points, Slovenia wins Olympic opener
SAITAMA, Japan — Luka Doncic made a spectacular Olympic debut with 48 points, tied for the second-highest total in men's basketball history, to lead...
Dolson’s Diary: Arriving in Tokyo and meeting the first lady
TOKYO — Wow, it's been a busy few days here in Tokyo.
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Ndour has double-double as Spain beats South Korea 73-69
SAITAMA, Japan — Astrid Ndour scored 28 points and had 10 rebounds as Spain held on to beat South Korea 73-69 Monday in the...
If shots don’t fall in Olympics, not a surprise when US does
SAITAMA, Japan — Kevin Durant had a shot. Then another about 20 seconds later.
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