Puerto Rico Olympic Team
FILE - Yarimar Mercado Martinez, of Puerto Rico, competes during the women's 50-meter Rifle 3 Positions qualification, at the Olympic Shooting Center, during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 11, 2016. Mercado Martinez's mother, Mabel Martinez, 56, was killed by a stray bullet in her Connecticut home over the weekend, authorities announced Monday, April 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
Puerto Rico Olympian's mother killed at home by stray bullet

By Dave Collins Apr. 11, 2022 05:51 PM EDT

Galloway, ex-NBA star Johnson lead US over Mexico in rematch

By Noah Trister Feb. 27, 2022 04:12 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even without a roster full of current NBA stars, the United States breezed through this World Cup qualifying window. It hasn't always...

Joe Johnson helps US beat Puerto Rico 93-76 in qualifier

By Noah Trister Feb. 24, 2022 08:53 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — As long as Joe Johnson can play basketball in some form or fashion, he figures there's no need to contemplate the end of his career. ...

Joe Johnson set to play for US in World Cup qualifiers

Feb. 15, 2022 12:09 PM EST
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Joe Johnson answered USA Basketball’s call again. A year removed from his last playing experience with the national team...

Kellie Delka and William C. Flaherty, of Puerto Rico, lead their team in during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Olympic skier overcomes illness to compete for Puerto Rico

By Daniella Matar Feb. 12, 2022 08:38 AM EST

Donovan Carrillo, of Mexico, competes during the men's short program figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Mexican skater is a rare Latin American at Winter Olympics

By Sally Ho Feb. 08, 2022 09:36 PM EST

USA Basketball picks team for initial 2 World Cup qualifiers

Nov. 15, 2021 01:20 PM EST
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Basketball has picked its initial team for the opening games of qualifying for the 2023 World Cup. ...

USA Basketball tabs Jim Boylen to coach World Cup qualifiers

Oct. 20, 2021 04:19 PM EDT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Jim Boylen has been picked to coach USA Basketball next month in the first window of qualifying for the 2023 Basketball World...

United States' players celebrate after their win in the men's basketball gold medal game against France at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
US draws Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico for World Cup qualifying

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 31, 2021 08:31 AM EDT

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By The Associated Press Aug. 12, 2021 12:07 PM EDT
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Belgium's Julie Vanloo (35), left, offers help to Puerto Rico's Jazmon Gwathmey (24) during women's basketball preliminary round game between Belgium and Puerto Rico at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
ITF Belgium 03A, Women Singles

Aug. 07, 2021 07:18 AM EDT

United States's Brittney Griner (15) shoots over Australia's Marianna Tolo during a women's basketball quarterfinal round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Stewart leads US to semis with 79-55 win over Australia

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 04, 2021 02:33 AM EDT

Australia head coach Sandy Brondello watches against China during a women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Saitama, Japan, Friday, July 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Got next: US draws Australia in women's hoops quarterfinals

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 02, 2021 11:25 AM EDT

Puerto Rico's Ali Gibson (9) pulls down a rebound in front of Australia's Ezi Magbegor (13) during a women's basketball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Australia beats Puerto Rico 96-69, advances to quarters

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 02, 2021 10:54 AM EDT

Jade Carey, of the United States, performs on the floor during the artistic gymnastics women's apparatus final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
US women lose in soccer, win in volleyball, basketball

By Josh Dubow Aug. 02, 2021 07:37 AM EDT

Germany's Aline Rotter Focken celebrates defeating United States Adeline Maria Gray during the women's 76kg freestyle wrestling final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Chiba, Japan. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Olympics Latest: Krajewski wins individual eventing gold

Aug. 01, 2021 08:49 PM EDT

Belgium's Ann Wauters (12) cheers for her teammates as she sits on the bench during women's basketball preliminary round game between Belgium and Puerto Rico at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Belgium hoop icon Ann Wauters enjoys first Olympic at age 40

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 01, 2021 02:42 AM EDT

United States' Sue Bird (6) reacts during women's basketball preliminary round game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
US women's Olympic hoops team adjusting to styles of play

By Doug Feinberg Jul. 31, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

People react as they watch Siobhan Bernadette Haughey of Hong Kong swim in the women's 100-meter freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, at a shopping mall in Hong Kong, Friday, July 30, 2021. Haughey, born in Hong Kong four months after the 1997 handover, now has two silver medals from Tokyo, becoming the city’s first-ever multiple medalist. Hong Kong’s haul of treasure from Tokyo, with a gold also won in men’s fencing, outshines the one gold, one silver and one bronze that Hong Kong accumulated through all of its previous Olympic appearances since its 1952 debut at the Helsinki Games. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
As China absorbs Hong Kong, why do both get Olympic teams?

By John Leicester Jul. 30, 2021 02:55 PM EDT

China celebrates their 76-74 victory against Australia after a women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Saitama, Japan, Friday, July 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
China advances to women's quarters, edge Australia 76-74

Jul. 30, 2021 10:02 AM EDT