Olympics News
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David Fizdale hired to coach Nigeria men's basketball team
Former NBA coach David Fizdale was hired as the Nigeria men's basketball coach, with aspirations of leading the country to the 2028 Olympics in his hometown of Los Angeles, he told ESPN Andscape on Friday.
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Brazilian medalist at 2016 Rio Olympics banned 2 years
A Brazilian bronze medalist at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics was banned for two years Friday for missing doping controls.
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Tucker West, 3-time U.S. Olympian in luge, announces retirement
Tucker West, a three-time U.S. Olympian and winner of three World Cup luge races, formally announced his retirement from competitive sliding Thursday.
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Panthers' Tkachuk hoping to join Triple Gold Club at worlds
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is trying to become the first American-born player to join one of the most exclusive clubs in hockey.
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USA Basketball names 3 WNBA coaches as Women's World Cup assistants
Nate Tibbetts, Natalie Nakase and Stephanie White will assist Kara Lawson coaching the U.S. women's basketball team at the FIBA Women's World Cup in September.
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IOC urges sports to let Belarus athletes compete under flag
Athletes from Belarus should once again compete with their full national identity and not be vetted for neutral status, the International Olympic Committee says.
