TIM REYNOLDS
FILE - Gold medalist Kaillie Humphries of the United States celebrates during the medal ceremony for the two-woman bobsled competition at the Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Championships in Altenberg, Germany, in this Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, that it is still trying to help world champion bobsledder Kaillie Humphries obtain a way to compete in this winter's Beijing Games. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer, File)
USOPC says it is trying to help Humphries' Olympic quest

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 19, 2021 12:11 PM EDT
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said Tuesday that it is still trying

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, Tucker West, of United States, finishes his team relay race at the World Luge Championships in Krasnaya Polyana, near the Black Sea resort of Sochi, southern Russia. The USA Luge Olympic veteran got the first run down the ice at Mount Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, N.Y., on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, when the Americans’ home track opened for the season. (AP Photo/Artur Lebedev, File)
USA Luge gets 1st runs of the season on Lake Placid track

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 14, 2021 06:11 PM EDT
For USA Luge, the Olympic season is here. The team’s home

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra signals to his players during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
With Lowry, Heat hoping for run back to NBA title contention

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 12, 2021 11:14 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Lowry has been teammates with many of the best players in the

FILE - Chris Mazdzer, front, and Jayson Terdiman of the United States finish their team relay race at the World Luge Championships in Krasnaya Polyana, near the Black Sea resort of Sochi, southern Russia, in this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, file photo. Reigning Olympic luge silver medalist Chris Mazdzer of the U.S. said Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, that he broke his right foot during a preseason training run, and will need some time before figuring out a new plan to get ready for this winter's Beijing Games. (AP Photo/Artur Lebedev, File)
As Olympics loom, USA Luge's Chris Mazdzer breaks his foot

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 30, 2021 03:55 PM EDT
Reigning Olympic luge silver medalist Chris Mazdzer of the U.S. said Thursday

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo, Kaillie Humphries and Lolo Jones, of the United States, start during the two-women's bobsled race at the Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships in Altenberg, Germany. Reigning women’s world bobsled champion and three-time Olympic medalist Humphries has asked the International Olympic Committee for a solution that would allow her to compete in this winter’s Beijing Games even though her American citizenship will not be finalized. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
World champions Humphries, Jones named to US bobsled team

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 06, 2021 10:28 AM EDT
Reigning world champion Kaillie Humphries was announced as part of this season

United States' players celebrate after their win in the men's basketball gold medal game against France at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
US draws Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico for World Cup qualifying

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 31, 2021 08:31 AM EDT
USA Basketball will face Puerto Rico, Mexico and Cuba in the first round of

FILE - Tucker West, of the United States, celebrates his second place finish after his second run of a men's World Cup luge event in Lake Placid, N.Y., in this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, file photo. Luge’s governing body took upcoming World Cup races away from the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, citing ongoing difficulties in getting foreign athletes into and out of the North American countries during the pandemic. The planned World Cup stops in Whistler, British Columbia, and Lake Placid, New York, will now both be held at the 2014 Sochi Olympic track in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.(AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)
Luge moves Lake Placid, Whistler World Cup races to Russia

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 31, 2021 06:33 AM EDT
Luge’s governing body took upcoming World Cup races away from the U.S. and

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo, Kaillie Humphries and Lolo Jones, of the United States, start during the two-women's bobsled race at the Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships in Altenberg, Germany. Reigning women’s world bobsled champion and three-time Olympic medalist Humphries has asked the International Olympic Committee for a solution that would allow her to compete in this winter’s Beijing Games even though her American citizenship will not be finalized. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries seeks path to Beijing Olympics

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 27, 2021 03:06 AM EDT
Kaillie Humphries, the reigning women’s bobsled world champion, is in serious

United States' Kevin Durant (7) prepares to throw during men's basketball gold medal game against France at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
EXPLAINER: What's next for the USA Basketball men's program

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 07, 2021 11:06 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — For USA Basketball’s men’s national team, the next item

United States' Damian Lillard (6), left, and France's Moustapha Fall (93) fight for a loose ball during men's basketball gold medal game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Golden, again: US beats France 87-82 for Tokyo title

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 07, 2021 01:04 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Nothing about the summer was easy for the U.S. men’s

United States's Damian Lillard (6) drives around Australia's Jock Landale (13), center, during men's basketball semifinal game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
For the gold: It's the US and France, again, for Tokyo title

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 06, 2021 02:57 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — For USA Basketball, some eras will end Saturday. It will

France's Moustapha Fall (93) blocks Slovenia's Luka Doncic (77) during a men's basketball semifinal round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Batum's block lifts France over Doncic, Slovenia 90-89

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 05, 2021 10:49 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Game on the line, final seconds ticking away, and

Australia players watch from the bench during men's basketball semifinal game between the United States and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Australia's hopes for Olympic gold vanish against the US

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 05, 2021 03:42 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Gregg Popovich wrapped his arms around Australia's Patty

United States' Kevin Durant (7) scores during men's basketball quarterfinal game against Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Analysis: He's Kevin Durant, and finding his Olympic groove

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 04, 2021 10:35 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to make the connection

United States' Kevin Durant (7) reacts during men's basketball quarterfinal game against Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A restrictive Olympics has reminders of NBA, WNBA bubbles

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 04, 2021 05:50 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Wake up. Take a coronavirus test. Go to an empty arena.

Nigeria's Olumiye Oni (13), right, tries to steal the ball by Italy's Simone Fontecchio (13), left, during men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Tokyo Games may send even more international players to NBA

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 04, 2021 12:40 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — There were 49 NBA players at the Tokyo Games when the

Argentina's Gabriel Deck (14) collides with Australia's Patty Mills (5) as he drives to the basket during a men's basketball quarterfinal round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Australia tops Scola, Argentina 97-59 in Olympic quarters

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 03, 2021 10:17 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Luis Scola walked off the court with the game ball under

Spain's Pau Gasol (4) and United States' Jrue Holiday (12) fight for a rebound during men's basketball quarterfinal game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Durant scores 29, US reaches Olympic semis, tops Spain 95-81

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 03, 2021 02:32 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Back and forth they went, the three-time defending

Slovenia's Luka Doncic saves the ball from going out of bounds during a men's basketball preliminary round game against Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Luka's world: Doncic's Olympic debut getting rave reviews

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 02, 2021 02:42 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Luka Doncic’s first Olympics have not been perfect,

United States head coach Greg Popovich directs his team during a men's basketball preliminary round game against the Czech Republic at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hello, again: US and Spain to meet in Olympic men's quarters

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 01, 2021 07:48 AM EDT
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — The U.S. and Spain played for Olympic gold in 2008 and