Tag: Russia Olympic Team
Modern pentathlon field wide open for Tokyo Olympics
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: First off, an explanation of the event. The modern pentathlon consists of fencing, freestyle swimming (200 meters), equestrian show jumping and...
Old names, new teams highlight Tokyo beach volleyball field
TOKYO — HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: When Germans Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst took gold in 2016, they had to ask the bronze medal-winner what...
Boxing aims for calm, cool Olympics after years of drama
After a half-decade of turmoil and drama at the highest levels of Olympic boxing, the sport's trip to Tokyo looks as if it could...
Doncic, Slovenia continue roll through Olympic qualifying
Luka Doncic and Slovenia are two wins from the Tokyo Olympics.
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Auriemma defends selection of 5 UConn players for US team
STORRS, Conn. — UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma is defending his role in the selection of five former Huskies to the US women's...
Doncic, Slovenia roll to easy Olympic qualifying win
Luka Doncic barely had to play in Slovenia’s Olympic qualifying tournament debut.
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Serbia pulls away late to win Olympic qualifying opener
Serbia’s quest to return to the Olympics got off to a good start.
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Ireland secures spot at Tokyo in men’s rugby sevens
MONACO — Ireland secured its place at the Tokyo Olympics with a 28-19 win against France in the men's rugby sevens qualifier final on...
Britain upgraded to World Cup bobsled gold from 2017 race
The British bobsled team said Thursday it has won a World Cup gold medal for the first time, a result that became official nearly...
Eddy Alvarez tries to add baseball medal to speedskating
Eddy Alvarez can display his medal, along with his mettle.
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