Tag: Spain

Benzema tests positive for virus, delays start with Madrid

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MADRID — Striker Karim Benzema tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of preseason training, Real Madrid said Friday. ...

Germany toughens rules for travel from Spain, Netherlands

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BERLIN — Germany is listing Spain and the Netherlands as “high-incidence areas,” meaning that most people arriving from those countries who aren’t fully vaccinated...

Namibia’s Craven out of Olympic road race with COVID-19

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TOKYO — One of the social media sensations of the Rio Olympics won't be competing in Tokyo after Namibia's Dan Craven tested positive for...

Spain held to 0-0 by Egypt with 6 players from Euro 2020

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SAPPORO, Japan — Starting with six players who rushed from the European Championship to the Olympics, Spain was held to a 0-0 draw by...

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. ...

Japan opens Olympic men’s soccer with 1-0 win over SAfrica

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TOKYO — An empty stadium is not how Japanese athletes imagined competing for the first time in Tokyo at their home Olympics. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in...

Record-high electricity bills draw criticism to Spain’s govt

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MADRID — Spanish consumers are fretting over record-high power prices just as high summer temperatures are keeping air conditioning and cooling systems operating at...

Repeat? Spain reigned, US upset last time Japan hosted hoops

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When major international basketball last came to the Tokyo area, the U.S. sent LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony. ...

Spanish Olympian complains of measures hurting nursing moms

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MADRID — The captain of Spain’s synchronized swimming team has complained about the “drastic measures” by Tokyo Olympic organizers that have made it impossible...