LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated around the major leagues on Tuesday, with the day named for ...

could only find work as a street sweeper after winning a silver medal behind Jesse Owens in the 200 meters at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Robinson participated in football, baseball, basketball and ...

This year’s conclusion to March Madness will see a matchup between Houston and Florida to win the championship. With that in ...

If it does end up winning a medal, it would be Canadian basketball's first since 1936. SGA is the best player in Canada and an NBA All-Star, but a big Olympic performance could launch him in a way ...

The first modern Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece. James B. Connelly wins the first event — the hop, step and jump. 1936 — Horton Smith edges Harry Cooper by one stroke to win the Masters.

4 Olympic basketball teams eliminated from medal race ... But the team made its international debut at the Summer Olympics in Berlin in 1936. Despite initial challenges, the team worked tirelessly ...

founded the basketball program at the University of Kansas in 1898. He lived to see the game he invented become an Olympic sport at the 1936 Games held in Berlin, Germany, and also was able to see ...

Brazil made its Olympic debut in 1936 and secured ninth position in this championship. Over the years, the Brazil men’s national basketball team has been a consistent presence at the Summer ...

After debuting at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and continuing in Paris, 3X3 basketball will also expand from eight teams to 12 for both men and women. Other additions include: In boxing, a new women ...