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United States of America coach Gregg Popovich talks to 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/Eric Gay)
Hello, again: US and Spain to meet in Olympic men's quarters

By Tim Reynolds an hour ago

Brazil's Richarlison reacts after missing chance to score during a men's quarterfinal soccer match against Egypt at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Where's Neymar? Olympic selections with clubs, not countries

By Rob Harris 2 hrs ago

Slovenia's Mike Tobey (10) celebrates a score against Spain with teammates Klemen Prepelic (7) and Luka Doncic (77) during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Doncic, Slovenia edge Spain 95-87 to sweep basketball group

By Brian Mahoney 3 hrs ago

Argentina's Facundo Campazzo (7) celebrates after making a three point basket during men's basketball preliminary round game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Scola, Argentina top Japan 97-77, return to Olympic quarters

By Tim Reynolds 6 hrs ago

United States players jog out onto the pitch at the start of their women's rugby sevens 5-8 placing match against China at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
Fijians, Kiwis celebrate multiple medals in Olympic rugby 7s

By John Pye 8 hrs ago

United States's Kevin Durant (7) works the ball against Czech Republic's Jan Vesely (24) during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
To the quarters: USA routs Czech Republic, 119-84 in Tokyo

By Tim Reynolds 22 hrs ago

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal takes a shot as Ivory Coast's Kouadio-Yves Dabila fails to block in a men's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Rifu, Japan, Tokyo. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Spain, Brazil advance to semifinals of Olympic men's soccer

By Rob Harris 24 hrs ago

France's Gabby Williams shoots during a women's basketball practice at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hooping for another country can be side door to the Olympics

By Teresa M. Walker Jul. 31, 2021 03:40 AM EDT

Italy's head coach Meo Sacchetti reacts during men's basketball preliminary round game between Italy and Nigeria at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Italy advances to Olympic quarterfinals, tops Nigeria 80-71

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 31, 2021 02:29 AM EDT

Brazil's team players block a ball during a men's volleyball preliminary round pool B match between Brazil and United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Frustration mounts for US men's volleyball after 2nd loss

By Josh Dubow Jul. 30, 2021 03:49 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
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Spain's Marc Gasol, center, drives to the basket against Argentina's Facundo Campazzo (7) during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Spain beats Argentina, ties Doncic's Slovenia atop Group C

Jul. 29, 2021 09:57 AM EDT

Russian Olympic Committee team players celebrate their victory over China during a women's volleyball preliminary round pool B match between China and Russian Olympic Committee at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Defending women's volleyball champ China drops 3rd straight

By Josh Dubow Jul. 29, 2021 07:43 AM EDT

Philip Dalhausser, left, of the United States, celebrates with teammate Nicholas Lucena, during a men's beach volleyball match against Argentina at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
From partial isolation, U.S. beach volleyball team moves on

By Jimmy Golen Jul. 29, 2021 05:17 AM EDT

Slovenia's Luka Doncic (77) drives to the against Japan's Yuta Watanabe (12), left, during men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnastics

By Josh Dubow Jul. 29, 2021 04:34 AM EDT

Japan's Tenketsu Harimoto (88), left, knocks the ball away from Slovenia's Luka Rupnik (5) during men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Slovenia too much for Japan, wins 116-81 to move to 2-0

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 29, 2021 02:29 AM EDT

Caeleb Dressel of the United States swims in a heat of the men's 100-meter butterfly at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Olympics Latest: US women's volleyball reaches quarterfinals

Jul. 28, 2021 08:36 PM EDT

Mexico's Luis Romo, right, scores his teams second goal against South Africa during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Argentina, France, Germany eliminated from Olympic soccer

By Rob Harris Jul. 28, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Japan players react after losing to Spain in a men's field hockey match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Japan's men's, women's field hockey teams still winless

By Cliff Brunt Jul. 28, 2021 10:09 AM EDT