All for nothing: Athletes qualify but end out of Olympics

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MADRID — As one of the top-ranked taekwondo fighters in the world, Jesús Tortosa was ready to start packing for the Tokyo Olympics. ...

LEADING OFF: Alvarez carries U.S. flag, big rivalries abound

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A look at what’s happening around the majors Thursday: ...

From Copa America to Olympics, Richarlison nets 3 for Brazil

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YOKOMAHA, Japan — The jig of joy seven minutes into his Olympic debut showed just why Richarlison was so determined to be allowed by...

Olympic scandals march on long after torch goes out

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TOKYO — From doping, to demonstrations to dirty officials, the Olympics have never lacked their share of off-the-field scandals and controversies that keep the...

A list of Olympians to follow on social media

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TOKYO — With the Olympics starting Friday, athletes from around the world are in Tokyo, most of them restricted to training and their hotels...

Osaka makes her return against Zheng at Tokyo Olympics

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TOKYO — Naomi Osaka’s first match in nearly two months will come against 52nd-ranked Zheng Saisai of China in the opening round of the...

Romania beats Honduras 1-0 on return to Olympic soccer

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KASHIMA, Japan — Romania made a winning return to Olympic men's soccer after 57 years. ...

Crabb out (COVID), Bourne in for US beach volleyball team

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TOKYO — American beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb is out of the Olympics after four positive COVID-19 tests, and Tri Bourne will take his...

Refugee defector from Iran to face Iranian at Tokyo Olympics

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TOKYO — A defector from Iran who competes in taekwondo for the refugee team at the Tokyo Olympics was drawn on Thursday to face...

2 more Olympic athletes among 91 total Tokyo virus cases

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TOKYO — Two athletes were among four residents of the Olympic Village who were added to the tally Thursday of people accredited for the...