LONDON (AP) — American judo player Marti Malloy has knocked out the No. 2 seed in a victory that her coach said could allow her to fight for a medal later Monday.
Portuguese fighter Telma Monteiro defeated Malloy in their two last meetings, but U.S. …
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LONDON (AP) — The shrill of whistles came fast and furious.
For a stretch in the first half, it seemed the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team was having more trouble with the referees than with France.
“There were calls being called that didn’t seem …
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Spain was eliminated from the men’s Olympic soccer tournament Sunday after another 1-0 loss.
Honduras forward Jerry Bengtson scored the lone goal in the seventh minute, knocking a header past Spain goalkeeper David de Gea.
I…
LONDON (AP) — The U.S. women were atop the Olympic gymnastics standings, as expected, with little standing in their way – except themselves.
More than the Russians, Romanians and Chinese, the biggest challenge for the gold medal may come from how the…
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Andy Murray seems energized at the Olympics, just weeks after shedding tears following his loss to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final.
Murray said he overcame that disappointment, pumped himself up for the Olympic tourname…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Neymar set up two goals and scored another off a free kick Sunday to help Brazil beat Belarus 3-1 and advance to the quarterfinals in men’s Olympic soccer.
Neymar scored with a right-footed shot in the 65th minute as Brazil…
LONDON (AP) — Ryan Lochte strolled the deck of the Olympic Aquatics Centre wearing diamonds in his mouth and lime-green sneakers on the feet that powered him through the water faster than anyone else. Beaming, he chomped playfully on his gold medal w…
LONDON (AP) — Destinee Hooker had 21 points and the United States held off late-charging South Korea 3-1 in their opening match at the London Olympics.
At one point the fans at Earls Court chanted “Des-tin-ee! Des-tin-ee!” as she dominated the 25-19,…
LONDON (AP) — Elisa Di Francisca completed an Italian sweep of the medals at the Olympics’ individual foil Saturday, winning the gold 12-11 in overtime against countrywoman Arianna Errigo.
De Francisca, the 2010 world champion, upset top-ranked Nam H…
LONDON (AP) — Tina Charles and Candace Parker each had double-doubles and Angel McCoughtry provided a spark off the bench to help the U.S. women’s team overcome a sloppy performance Saturday to beat Croatia 81-56 in their Olympic opener.
Coach Geno A…