US stays alive with 4-1 win over New Zealand in Olympic men’s soccer. Ukraine beats Morocco

A loss in Marseille could have ended the Americans’ chance to advance to the knockout round. MARSEILLE, France — Djordje Mihailovic converted a penalty as the United States pounced early in a 4-1 victory over New Zealand on Saturday to stave off possible elimination at the Olympics. A loss in Marseille could have ended the … Read more

Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted of rape will make his Olympic debut Sunday

A Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted in 2016 of having sex with a 12-year-old girl in England will make his Olympic debut on Sunday at the Eiffel Tower. PARIS, France — Steven Van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted in 2016 of having sex with a 12-year-old girl in England, … Read more

Historic Olympic streak ends in a shock upset

The first day of the Summer Games featured a shock upset that ended a historic Olympic winning streak. PARIS, France — An era-defining winning streak in Olympic fencing was snapped in a shock upset Saturday as Hungarian fencer Aron Szilagyi lost his opening bout while chasing a fourth consecutive gold medal. Szilagyi won Olympic gold … Read more