Olympics - Portland Press Herald

Go Coach? For U.S. basketball fans, Olympics a change

by BRIAN MAHONEY Associated Press August 15, 2016August 15, 2016

It’s easy to hate Mike Krzyzewski and Geno Auriemma – except when they’re heading up the gold medal favorites.

by News service report August 14, 2016August 15, 2016

Nicolas Roche of Ireland says he develop bacterial pneumonia.

by Sally Jenkins The Washington Post August 14, 2016August 15, 2016

Michael Phelps might be too competitive, and too good, to retire just yet.

by Associated Press August 14, 2016August 15, 2016

The Jamaican is the first person to capture three straight 100-meter titles at the Olympics.

by Associated Press August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

The Briton wears down Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in a final that lasted just over four hours Sunday.

by Associated Press August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

The Americans have won 50 straight tournament games.

by Associated Press August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

Justin Rose beats Henrik Stenson by two strokes.

by Associated Press August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

Simone Biles is the first American woman to win Olympic gold on vault.

by Associated Press August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

The Americans win their five group games by an average of 40.8 points, eclipsing the 100-point mark in four of them.

by Associated Press August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

Jelagat Sumgong wins in a time of 2 hours, 24 minutes and 4 seconds.