Olympics - Portland Press Herald

U.S. men’s basketball team gets tested in 10-point win over Australia

by BRIAN MAHONEY Associated Press August 10, 2016August 10, 2016

After winning their first two games by a combined 101 points, the Americans never get a comfortable lead over an Australian team with NBA talent.

by DOUG FEINBERG Associated Pres August 10, 2016August 10, 2016

Diana Taurasi leads the way with 25 points as the Americans move into the Olympic quarterfinals with a 110-84 win.

by Associated Press August 10, 2016August 10, 2016

In the men’s competition, Kyle Chalmers, 18, of Australia wins the 100-meter freestyle.

by Neil Greenberg The Washington Post August 10, 2016August 10, 2016

The American swimmer, who won a gold medal Tuesday, could break the eight-minute mark in the 800-meter freestyle.

by DAVE SKRETTA Associated Press August 10, 2016August 10, 2016

Kristin Armstrong is one of two American women to win three gold medals in the same event at any Olympics.

by Associated Press August 9, 2016August 10, 2016

The New England safety scores for the U.S. during the rugby sevens tournament.

by Childs Walker The Baltimore Sun August 9, 2016August 10, 2016

Michael Phelps picks up his 20th and 21st career gold medals while Katie Ledecky ekes out her second win in Rio.

by GENARO C. ARMAS Associated Press August 9, 2016August 9, 2016

The American loses in straight sets to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, committing 37 unforced errors.

by WILL GRAVES Associated Press August 9, 2016August 9, 2016

The heavily favored Americans leave no doubt, finishing far ahead of Russia and China.

by DOUG FEINBERG Associated Press August 9, 2016August 9, 2016

Elena Delle Donne, Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner have shown they can dominate the action in the Americans’ first two games.