Basketball
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 3 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 4 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 7 hrs ago

Puerto Rico's Jazmon Gwathmey (24) drives between China's Yuan Li (4) and Liwei Yang (3) during a women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Saitama, Japan, Tuesday, July 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Belgium hoop icon Ann Wauters enjoys first Olympic at age 40

By Doug Feinberg 8 hrs ago

Spain's Astou Ndour (45), center, holds the ball as Canada's Natalie Achonwa (11) questions the foul call during women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Spain advances, sweeps group with 76-66 victory over Canada

By Doug Feinberg 11 hrs ago

United States' Sue Bird (6) reacts during women's basketball preliminary round game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bromell looks to replace Bolt atop Olympic 100-meter podium

By Jenna Fryer 21 hrs ago

United States' Sue Bird (6) reacts after making a shot during women's basketball preliminary round game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
US women's Olympic hoops team adjusting to styles of play

By Doug Feinberg 22 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 24 hrs ago

United States's Kevin Durant, left, shoots against the Czech Republic during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Durant sets record, example for US Olympic men's hoops team

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 31, 2021 08:38 AM EDT

Germany's Andreas Obst (42) drives to the basket between Australia's Matisse Thybulle (10) and Duop Reath (14) during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Australia beats Germany 89-76 to sweep basketball pool

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 31, 2021 06:09 AM EDT

Caeleb Dressel, of the United States, swims in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Ledecky, Dressel star for US; Thompson-Herah wins 100 meters

By Jay Cohen Jul. 31, 2021 04:35 AM EDT

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

Argentina's Gabriel Deck, left, fights for a rebound with Spain's Pau Gasol during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (Aris Messinis/Pool Photo via AP)
Pau Gasol defied odds to return, is going out on his terms

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 31, 2021 03:32 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

Iran's Arsalan Kazemi (41), left, and France's Nando de Colo (12) scramble for a loose ball during men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
France moves on, 'sad' Iran heads home in men's basketball

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 30, 2021 10:41 PM EDT

Simone Manuel of the United States, left, reacts with teammate Katie McLaughlin, right, at the pool during a swimming training session at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Swimming wraps up with Dressel going for another gold medal

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 30, 2021 01:10 PM EDT

China celebrates their 76-74 victory against Australia after a women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Saitama, Japan, Friday, July 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
China advances to women's quarters, edge Australia 76-74

Jul. 30, 2021 10:02 AM EDT

United States' Sue Bird (6), center, celebrates score by teammate Jewell Loyd (4) during women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Melding newcomers with experienced vets keeps US golden

By Teresa M. Walker Jul. 30, 2021 07:30 AM EDT

United States' Bam Adebayo (13), center, drives to the basket over Iran's Hamed Haddadi (15), right, during men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
US-Czech game has major Olympic quarterfinal implications

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 30, 2021 06:48 AM EDT

France's Endene Miyem (5) celebrates after making a basket during a women's basketball preliminary round game against Nigeria at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
France wins first game of Olympics, routs Nigeria 87-62

Jul. 30, 2021 06:11 AM EDT