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Dec 17, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Juan Hernangomez (41) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
2021-07-08
Spanish news outlets reported Thursday that Minnesota Timberwolves forward Juancho Hernangomez of Spain will miss the Tokyo Olympics with a…
May 6, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;  Charlotte Hornets forward center PJ Washington (25) drives past Chicago Bulls guard forward Garrett Temple (17) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports.
2021-07-08
Team USA coach Gregg Popovich on Thursday confirmed that three players on the select team have tested positive for COVID-19…
USA players celebrate after defeating Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series game at Clover Park and qualifying for the Olympic Games in Tokyo Japan. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
2021-07-08
A surge in COVID-19 cases prompted a state of emergency declaration in Japan, and no spectators will be allowed at…
Jul 6, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) alongside Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) during the second half in game one of the 2021NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2021-07-07
Devin Booker’s Phoenix Suns teammates could help him out by sweeping the Milwaukee Bucks and giving him more time before…
Jun 27, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA;  JuVaughn Harrison wins the long jump at 27-9 1/2 (8.47m) during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
2021-07-07
With COVID-19 cases reaching a two-month high in Tokyo, the Olympic Games are expected to be held during a state…
Sha'Carri Richardson, left, celebrates her win in the finals of the women's 100 meter dash at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene.

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2021-07-06
Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was not included on the U.S. 4x100m relay team for the Tokyo Games following a positive test…
Jul 5, 2021; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA;  United States forward Tobin Heath (7) and United States forward Carli Lloyd (10) and United States midfielder Sam Mewis (3) celebrate the goal by the United States forward Christen Press (11) against the Mexico during the first half during a USWNT Send-off Series soccer match at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
2021-07-05
The tune-ups are over and it’s off to the Tokyo Olympics for the juggernaut U.S. women’s soccer team. Lindsey Horan,…
Jun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA relief pitcher Edwin Jackson (33) delivers a pitch in the 8th inning against Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
2021-07-02
USA Baseball named its 24-man roster for the Olympics Games in Tokyo on Friday, with 14 players taking major league…
Jun 19, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the women's 100m in 10.86 during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
2021-07-02
U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson accepted her one-month suspension Friday and apologized for a failed drug test due to marijuana use.…
Jul 1, 2021; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; USA midfielder Samantha Mewis (3) is congratulated after scoring against Mexico in the first half during a USWNT Send-off Series soccer match at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
2021-07-01
Christen Press scored twice as the U.S. women’s national team ran its unbeaten streak to 43 games with a 4-0…
Track and Field: IAAF World Athletics Championships
2021-07-01
A Diamond League track meet in Oslo, Norway played host to history as 25-year-old native Norwegian Karsten Warholm who ran…
Jun 29, 2021; London, United Kingdom;  Coco Gauff (USA) in action Francesca Jones (GBR) in first round ladies singles on No. 2 court at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports
2021-07-01
Coco Gauff and Tommy Paul lead the U.S. men’s and women’s tennis teams announced Thursday for the Tokyo Olympics. At…
Jun 18, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Justin Thomas plays a shot from a bunker on the 18th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
2021-06-30
USA Golf finalized the eight players — four men and four women — who will represent the United States at…
Sep 3, 2019; Flushing, NY, USA; Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland waves to the crowd while leaving the court after his match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia (not pictured) in a quarterfinal match on day nine of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
2021-06-29
Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland and Romanian Simona Halep won’t participate in the Tokyo Olympics because of injuries. Already, Wawrinka had…
Feb 12, 2020; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Gary Bettman commissioner of the National Hockey League with a smile during the Sedin's retirement ceremony prior to a game between the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports
2021-06-29
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman addressed the league’s potential participation in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing among other topics on…