Tag: Asia
Climbing to make its Olympic debut at Tokyo Games
SALT LAKE CITY — Climbing's standing as a niche sport has always been a part of its appeal.
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Korda sisters lead 4 Americans to Japan for Olympics
Nelly Korda goes to the Olympics as the No. 1 player in the world, and the Americans will have one extra player than they...
World champion Chen to begin Olympic quest at Skate America
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Three-time world figure skating champion Nathan Chen will begin his final preparations for the Winter Olympics in Beijing when he...
US to open Olympic baseball against Israel on July 30
Host Japan will open the Olympic baseball tournament against the Dominican Republic at Fukushima on July 28, and Mike Scioscia's U.S. team will start...
At landmark US Hindu temple, a timely rite of rejuvenation
PENN HILLS, Pa. — When throngs gathered to rededicate the oldest major Hindu temple in the United States, there was poignance -- prayers for...
Last chance for Tokyo: Final 4 Olympic hoop qualifiers begin
Toronto coach Nick Nurse is an American. Born in Iowa. Owns a home in Florida. A lifetime fan of the Chicago Cubs.
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Nelly Korda a major winner and face of American women’s golf
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The timing couldn't have been better in so many ways for Nelly Korda, the new face of American women in...
Bettman casts doubt on NHL players going to Beijing Olympcs
TAMPA, Fla. — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said time is running out to reach a deal to send players to the 2022 Winter Olympics...
Kremlev confident AIBA will return to Olympic role in Paris
The International Boxing Association's new president is confident his beleaguered organization will be welcomed back into the Olympic family after the Tokyo Games.
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Biles, Lee lock up spots on U.S. Olympic gymnastics team
ST. LOUIS — Simone Biles' Olympic encore is finally here.
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