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LeBron James, Kevin Durant power U.S. past Nikola Jokic's Serbia in Olympic opener
LeBron James was feeling some nervousness, some butterflies, maybe even a bit of angst as he listened to the national anthem play before his first Olympic game in 12 years.
Canada women defiant after beating France: We aren't cheaters - ESPN
SAINT-ETIENNE, France — As the Canada women's soccer team improbably kept their Olympic hopes alive on Sunday, players said they wanted to let the world know one thing: the defending Gold medalists are not cheaters.
Martinenghi relishes beating Peaty and Fink to gold in favourite lane
PARIS : Nobody expected Nicolo Martinenghi to win the gold in the 100 metres breaststroke to deny his idol Adam Peaty a third straight Olympic title on Sunday, but the Italian knew he had a fighting chance before the race when he started in his favourite lane.
Kevin Durant, LeBron James key U.S. rout in Olympics opener - ESPN
LILLE, France — Kevin Durant is happiest when he's playing basketball. And when he's playing basketball, Durant is happiest when he's thriving for Team USA.
Fencing-US one-two on another night of frustration for the French
PARIS :Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs gave the United States gold and silver in the women's foil on Sunday as France had another night of frustration in their quest for a Paris Olympics fencing title with Japan's Koki Kano winning the epee final.
Lebanon's Hassan makes history with win over Eubanks
PARIS : Benjamin Hassan secured a landmark victory on Sunday as he became the first Lebanon player to win a match in an Olympic tennis event, stunning American Christopher Eubanks.
Cesar La Cruz's quest for third gold foiled, Ireland's Marley wins
PARIS : Cuba's two-times Olympic champion Julio Cesar La Cruz fell short in his bid to win a third gold medal and was eliminated from the men's heavyweight competition on Sunday, while Jack Marley won to spare Ireland's blushes.