Women's basketball
Sydney Mclaughlin, of the United States, competes in a semifinal of the women's 400-meter hurdles at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Biles set to return to competition for balance beam final

By Jenna Fryer an hour ago

United States' Sue Bird (6), center, celebrates with teammates 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)
Got next: US draws Australia in women's hoops quarterfinals

By Doug Feinberg 2 hrs ago

Puerto Rico's Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage, left, and Australia's Katie Ebzery, front right, chase a loose ball during a women's basketball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Australia beats Puerto Rico 96-69, advances to quarters

By Teresa M. Walker 3 hrs ago

United States players embrace after being defeated 1-0 by Canada during a women's semifinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
US women lose in soccer, win in volleyball, basketball

By Josh Dubow 6 hrs ago

Belgium's Antonia Delaere (6) drives up court ahead of China's Ting Shao (7) during a women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
China beats Belgium 74-62, undefeated in women's pool play

7 hrs ago

France's Sarah Michel (10), left, and United States' A'Ja Wilson (9) fight for the ball during women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
A'ja being A'ja: Reigning WNBA MVP leading US into quarters

By Teresa M. Walker 8 hrs ago

France's Marine Fauthoux (4) shoots over United States' Breanna Stewart (10) during women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Wilson leads US to quarters with 93-82 win over France

By Doug Feinberg 11 hrs ago

Nigeria's Erinma Ogwumike (31, left, tries to steal the ball from Japan's Nanako Todo (20) during women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Japan shoots way into quarters with 102-83 rout of Nigeria

15 hrs ago

United States' Kelsey Plum (5) drives past Olga Frolkina (15), of the Russian Olympic Committee, during a women's 3-on-3 gold medal basketball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Durant, Stewart, members of hoops Achilles Comeback Club

By Tim Reynolds And Doug Feinberg 24 hrs ago

South Korea's Jihyun Park (9) drives against Serbia's Maja Skoric (24) in the first half during a women's preliminary round basketball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Serbia beats South Korea 65-61, advances to women's quarters

Aug. 01, 2021 10:03 AM EDT

United States' Sylvia Fowles (13), right, drives past Nigeria's Oderah Chidom (22) during women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Fowles' Diary: Practice, games and lots of time at the hotel

By Sylvia Fowles Aug. 01, 2021 10:00 AM EDT

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 Aug. 01, 2021 02:42 AM EDT

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 Jul. 31, 2021 10:59 PM EDT

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 Jul. 31, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

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 Jul. 31, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

Serbia's Yvonne Anderson (12) shoots against Spain during a women's basketball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Hooping for another country can be side door to the Olympics

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

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

Japan's Maki Takada (8), left, is fouled by United States' Sue Bird (6) during women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
US uses dominant inside presence to beat Japan 86-69

By Doug Feinberg Jul. 30, 2021 02:38 AM EDT