Tag: 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games
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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Fraser-Pryce wins Jamaican 100, seeks third Olympic gold
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce cruised to a victory in the 100 meters at the Jamaican national championships and will head to Tokyo in...
Federer unsure about Olympics; will reassess after Wimbledon
Roger Federer is still not sure whether he will compete at the Tokyo Olympics, saying Saturday that he and his team plan to “reassess...
Andy Murray picked for British team to defend Olympic gold
LONDON — Two-time defending champion Andy Murray will attempt to win his third consecutive Olympic gold medal after being named to the British team...
AP source: Bradley Beal commits to playing in Tokyo Olympics
Bradley Beal won a gold medal with USA Basketball 11 years ago, leading the Americans in scoring on their way to an undefeated run...
Brazil names veteran Dani Alves to Olympic soccer team
RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil named 38-year-old defender Dani Alves to its Olympic soccer team on Thursday.
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Emma McKeon wins 100 freestyle at Australian Olympic trials
ADELAIDE, Australia — Emma McKeon backed up her fastest time in the qualifying heats to win the women's 100-meter freestyle Wednesday at the Australian...
Runner says tainted burrito led to test for banned substance
Shelby Houlihan, the American record holder in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters, posted on social media that she’s been banned for four years following...
Refugee team of 29 athletes picked for Tokyo Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The refugee team for the Tokyo Olympics has 29 athletes competing in 12 sports.
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No Tokyo Games for rugby sevens gold medalist Emilee Cherry
SYDNEY — Emilee Cherry won’t be at the Tokyo Olympics to help Australia defend the gold medal it won in women's rugby sevens at...