Jennifer Kessy
Sportlight-The Dream Team picks up its gold medal

By The Associated Press Aug. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 8 1902 — The United States, led by William Larned, beats Britain three matches to two to capture the Davis Cup. 1903 — Britain wins...

Anastasija Kravcenoka, of Latvia, dives for the ball during a women's beach volleyball Bronze match against Switzerland at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Americans win beach gold medal, and Ross completes the set

By Jimmy Golen Aug. 05, 2021 10:08 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2021 11:32 AM EDT
Aug. 6 1958 — Glen Davis of Columbus, Ohio, sets a world record in the 400 hurdles with a time of 49.2 in Budapest, Hungary. ...

Tri Bourne, left, of the United States, celebrates with teammate Jacob Gibb, after winning a men's beach volleyball match against Switzerland at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Howdy, partner! New beach pairings find success at Olympics

By Jimmy Golen Jul. 28, 2021 12:49 AM EDT

Old names, new teams highlight Tokyo beach volleyball field

By The Associated Press Jul. 01, 2021 01:01 PM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: When Germans Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst took gold in 2016, they had to ask the bronze medal-winner what to do on the...