OLYMPICS Plenty of medals up for grabs TOKYO (AP) — Friday’s U.S. medal grab at the Tokyo Games began with beach volleyball. Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman beat an Australian duo, 21-15, 21-16 for the championship. It’s Ross’ third medal in as many Olympics, to go with the silver she won in London and a bronze from Brazil. Klineman…
OLYMPICS Plenty of medals up for grabs TOKYO (AP) — Friday’s U.S. medal grab at the Tokyo Games began with beach volleyball. Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman beat an Australian duo, 21-15, 21-16 for the championship. It’s Ross’ third medal in as many Olympics, to go with the silver she won in London and a bronze from Brazil. Klineman…
OLYMPICS Plenty of medals up for grabs TOKYO (AP) — Friday’s U.S. medal grab at the Tokyo Games began with beach volleyball. Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman beat an Australian duo, 21-15, 21-16 for the championship. It’s Ross’ third medal in as many Olympics, to go with the silver she won in London and a bronze from Brazil. Klineman…
OLYMPICS Plenty of medals up for grabs TOKYO (AP) — There should be some good viewing during the Tokyo Games tonight. Most of the high-profile events are early, including the jumping team event at Tokyo’s Equestrian Park. Jessica Springsteen, daughter of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band wife, Patti Scialfa, will attempt to…
OLYMPICS US men rout Australia to play for basketball gold TOKYO (AP) — The Americans are one win away from claiming an Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball. Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Devin Booker had 20 and the U.S. blew past and eventually blew away Australia 97-78 in the semifinals after falling into a 15-point hole. With their gold-medal…
OLYMPICS US men rout Australia to play for basketball gold TOKYO (AP) — Kevin Durant and the Americans still have their grip on gold and it’s going to take more than a few bad minutes for anyone to take it away from them. Durant scored 23 points, Devin Booker had 20 and the U.S. blew past and eventually blew away…
A nonprofit foundation started by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is donating $93,000 to the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch in Camp Hill. It’s hoped the donation will cover funeral expenses for eight children killed in a massive pileup on Interstate 65 in June.
OLYMPICS US men rout Australia to play for basketball gold TOKYO (AP) — Kevin Durant and the Americans still have their grip on gold and it’s going to take more than a few bad minutes for anyone to take it away from them. Durant scored 23 points, Devin Booker had 20 and the U.S. blew past and eventually blew away…
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: MEDAL ALERT China’s women continued their table tennis dominance, winning their fourth straight gold in the team event with a 3-0 win over Japan. First-time Olympians Chen Meng and Wang Manyu beat Kasumi Ishikawa and…
