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OLYMPICS-NEWS Not a splashy start for US swimmers on Monday TOKYO (AP) — The US swimming team was able to grab at least one medal in each event during Sunday’s schedule. Monday didn’t have the same feel until Caleb Dressel (DREH’-sul) hit the pool. Dressel began his quest for six gold medals by leading off an American victory in the…

Britain’s Pidcock dominates Olympic mountain bike race

By DAVE SKRETTA - AP Sports Writer

Tom Pidcock won the Olympic men’s mountain bike race with a dominant performance in the hilly countryside southwest of Tokyo. The 21-year-old from Britain left reigning champion Nino Schurter and his Swiss teammate Mathias Flueckiger behind on the fourth of seven laps and was never seriously challenged again. Flueckiger gave chase in vain and was left with the silver medal. David Valero Serrano of Spain won a surprise bronze.

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OLYMPICS-NEWS Not a splashy start for US swimmers on Monday TOKYO (AP) — The US swimming team was able to grab at least one medal in each event during Sunday’s schedule. Monday didn’t have the same feel until Caleb Dressel (DREH’-sul) hit the pool. Dressel began his quest for six gold medals by leading off an American victory in the…

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OLYMPICS-NEWS Not a splashy start for US swimmers on Monday TOKYO (AP) — The US swimming team was able to grab at least one medal in each event during Sunday’s schedule. Monday didn’t have the same feel until Caleb Dressel (DREH’-sul) hit the pool. Dressel began his quest for six gold medals by leading off an American victory in the…

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OLYMPICS-NEWS Back in the pool as Tokyo Games continue TOKYO (AP) — The US swimming team was able to grab at least one medal in each event during Sunday’s schedule. Monday hasn’t started off as well. American teenager Torri Huske had to settle for fourth in the women’s 100-meter butterfly after being at or near the lead most of the…

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OLYMPICS-NEWS US loses to France 83-76, ending 25-game Olympic win streak TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Games have resumed just a few hours after the U.S. men’s basketball team ended a 25-game Olympic winning streak. Evan Fournier’s 3-pointer with just under a minute left put France ahead to stay in an 83-76 win over the Americans. Fournier had 28 points…

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OLYMPICS-NEWS US loses to France 83-76, ending 25-game Olympic win streak TOKYO (AP) — France has ended a 25-game Olympic winning streak for the U.S. in men’s basketball, beating the Americans 83-76 in the opening game for both teams. Evan Fournier’s 3-pointer with just under a minute left put France ahead to stay. He had 28 points for France, while…

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OLYMPICS-NEWS US loses to France 83-76, ending 25-game Olympic win streak TOKYO (AP) — France has ended a 25-game Olympic winning streak for the U.S. in men’s basketball, beating the Americans 83-76 in the opening game for both teams. Evan Fournier’s 3-pointer with just under a minute left put France ahead to stay. He had 28 points for France, while…

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OLYMPICS-NEWS US loses to France 83-76, ending 25-game Olympic win streak TOKYO (AP) — France has ended a 25-game Olympic winning streak for the U.S. in men’s basketball, beating the Americans 83-76 in the opening game for both teams. Evan Fournier’s 3-pointer with just under a minute left put France ahead to stay. He had 28 points for France, while…

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OLYMPICS-NEWS US loses to France 83-76, ending 25-game Olympic win streak TOKYO (AP) — France has dealt the U.S. a major blow in men’s basketball at the Tokyo Olympics. Evan Fournier’s 3-pointer with just under a minute left put France ahead to stay in what became a 83-76 win over the Americans on Sunday in the opening game for both…