Tag: Brazil Olympic Team

Old names, new teams highlight Tokyo beach volleyball field

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TOKYO — HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: When Germans Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst took gold in 2016, they had to ask the bronze medal-winner what...

Defending champions aim to dominate again on the water

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By The Associated Press — HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Hungary's Danuta Kozák was the star, winning gold in three of the four women’s competitions in...

Serbia pulls away late to win Olympic qualifying opener

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Serbia’s quest to return to the Olympics got off to a good start. ...

Last chance for Tokyo: Final 4 Olympic hoop qualifiers begin

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Toronto coach Nick Nurse is an American. Born in Iowa. Owns a home in Florida. A lifetime fan of the Chicago Cubs. ...

Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil in Olympic women’s soccer

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RIO DE JANEIRO — Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil's women's soccer team at the Tokyo Olympics in what is expected to be their...

Brazil names veteran Dani Alves to Olympic soccer team

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RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil named 38-year-old defender Dani Alves to its Olympic soccer team on Thursday. ...

Mikulak struggles, Malone shines at U.S. Championships

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FORT WORTH, Texas — Even with six national titles on his resume, Sam Mikulak expected jitters heading into the U.S. men's gymnastics championships. After...

Mikulak struggles, Malone shines at U.S. Championships

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FORT WORTH, Texas — Even with six national titles on his resume, Sam Mikulak expected jitters heading into the U.S. men's gymnastics championships. After...

Brazil to vaccinate athletes, coaches for Tokyo Olympics

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SAO PAULO — Brazil's government is about to start delivering COVID-19 vaccines to athletes, coaches, referees and accredited media headed for the Olympics and...

US women to face Sweden in group stage in Olympic soccer

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ZURICH — The United States will open the women’s Olympic soccer tournament on July 21 against Sweden, the team that beat the World Cup...