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Alexander Wolff

Alexander Wolff

Joined: Dec 11, 2013

Senior writer and author Alex Wolff, the longest-tenured writer on staff, has traveled to six continents to cover everything from the Tour de France and the World Series to the Olympics and the intersection of society and sports.

The three who’ve won four: USA trio the pillars for another women’s hoops gold
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Olympics

The three who’ve won four: USA trio the pillars for another women’s hoops gold

USA Basketball’s Diana Taurasi, Tamika Catchings and Sue Bird win a fourth gold medal and grow an already impressive Olympic resume.

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The Lochte of the Lowlands: Yuri van Gelder’s second act
Olympics

The Lochte of the Lowlands: Yuri van Gelder’s second act

Dutch gymnast Yuri van Gelder was kicked out of the Olympics after a night of drinking in Rio, but he'll still do his routine at the Amsterdam festival, Lowlands.

Alexander Wolff
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USA basketball edges Spain to advance to gold medal game
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Olympics

USA basketball edges Spain to advance to gold medal game

Spain provided a tough test, but Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson led the U.S. to a 24th straight Olympic victory

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U.S. women finish off France to continue dominating run, head into gold-medal game
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Olympics

U.S. women finish off France to continue dominating run, head into gold-medal game

The USA women’s basketball team will go for a sixth straight gold medal after defeating France in its semifinal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Alexander Wolff
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Having A Ball: U.S. women's basketball team is unstoppable—and unapologetic
Olympics

Having A Ball: U.S. women's basketball team is unstoppable—and unapologetic

The U.S. women's basketball team ready to seize the moment and dominate in Rio and they'd like to be recognized for their unmatched success.

Alexander Wolff
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Manu Ginobili, Andres Nocioni leave a lasting mark on Argentine basketball
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Olympics

Manu Ginobili, Andres Nocioni leave a lasting mark on Argentine basketball

Manu Ginobili and Andres Nocioni announced their retirement from international play following a loss to the U.S. at the Rio Olympics, a major hit to the core that carried Argentina’s basketball fortunes.

Alexander Wolff
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U.S. men's basketball vulnerable but still favored for gold ahead of medal round
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Olympics

U.S. men's basketball vulnerable but still favored for gold ahead of medal round

U.S. men's basketball team has struggled with FIBA play, but it's time to get down to business now that the medal round of the Rio Olympics is here.

Alexander Wolff
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Nigeria's men's basketball team left scrambling after financial, player issues
Olympics

Nigeria's men's basketball team left scrambling after financial, player issues

Nigeria was less than prepared financially heading into the 2016 Rio Olympics. Nursing several injuries on top of that, the Nigerian men's basketball team is looking to become the underdog story of the Games.

Alexander Wolff
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China facing an uphill climb to reclaim its place as a world basketball power
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Olympics

China facing an uphill climb to reclaim its place as a world basketball power

Alexander Wolff
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Rio’s Olympians: Like the city, its athletes overcoming own obstacles
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Olympics

Rio’s Olympians: Like the city, its athletes overcoming own obstacles

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Gino Marchetti beloved by Baltimore for his Colts and fast food careers
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NFL

Gino Marchetti beloved by Baltimore for his Colts and fast food careers

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Pat Summitt, champion for women & winningest D-I hoops coach, has died
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College

Pat Summitt, champion for women & winningest D-I hoops coach, has died

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