Tag: Dominican Republic Olympic Team
Dozens of pro boxers to take their swings at Olympic gold
TOKYO — When professional boxers were first welcomed into the Olympics a half-decade ago, many people around the sport hated the idea — and...
All for nothing: Athletes qualify but end out of Olympics
MADRID — As one of the top-ranked taekwondo fighters in the world, Jesús Tortosa was ready to start packing for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Olympic Baseball Preview Capsule
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Baseball was dropped for the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. It has been dropped again for the 2024 Paris Games and is...
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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Dominicans beat Venzeuela, get final Olympic baseball berth
Melky Cabrera sparked a comeback from a three-run deficit with a two-run homer, and the Dominican Republic claimed the final Olympic baseball berth by...
US moves within a win of qualifying for Olympic baseball
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The United States moved within a win of qualifying for the Olympic baseball tournament, routing Canada 10-1 Friday night...
US to play Canada, Venezuela for Olympic baseball berth
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The United States will play Canada on Friday night and Venezuela on Saturday for a berth in the Olympic...
Scioscia ejected, US beats Dom Rep 8-6 in Olympic qualifier
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — U.S. manager Mike Scioscia was ejected after Philadelphia prospect Luke Williams hit a two-run triple in a four-run sixth...
US beats Nicaragua to open 2nd chance at Olympic baseball
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Todd Frazier hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in a two-run first inning, St. Louis prospect Matthew Liberatore pitched one-run...