Olympics Latest: US men get off to fast start in volleyball

 


TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year's delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:

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After a long wait to get on the court, the U.S. men's volleyball team made quick work of France in its Olympic opener.

The U.S. didn't take the court until 11 p.m. local time in the final match of the opening day of pool play but set the tone early by scoring the first five points of the match. The Americans won the match 25-18, 25-18, 25-22, as they try to build on their bronze medal performance in 2016.

The other winners in the opening d...



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