Today: November 15, 2024
Today: November 15, 2024

Olympics

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Athletics to move to 1st week of 2028 Olympics, swimming to 2nd week, plus some venues changed

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics announced changes to its venue plan that it says will create an estimated $156 million in combined savings and revenue increases

Athletics to move to 1st week of 2028 Olympics, swimming to 2nd week, plus some venues changed
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Lilly King gets engaged immediately after her race at the US Olympic swimming trials

Lilly King gets engaged immediately after her race at the US Olympic swimming trials

Lilly King gets engaged immediately after her race at the US Olympic swimming trials
Sports|US

Four of America's biggest swimming stars double up at the US swimming trials

Four of America’s biggest swimming stars have doubled up at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials

Four of America's biggest swimming stars double up at the US swimming trials
News|Sports

Doping-WADA considers appeal over Knighton decision

The World Anti-Doping Agency questioned an arbitrator's decision to clear American sprinter Erriyon Knighton of a doping offence on Thursday, saying it is was considering

Doping-WADA considers appeal over Knighton decision
Sports

Graduation, lack of opportunity force most gymnasts to quit. A women's league is out to change that

A new professional women's gymnastics league is hoping to give athletes a chance to walk away from the sport on their terms

Graduation, lack of opportunity force most gymnasts to quit. A women's league is out to change that
Sports|Travel

Paris awaits for Sha'Carri, Lyles and dozens more, but Olympic spots must be earned at trials

There is one more item to scratch off the list before everyone from Sha’Carri Richardson to Noah Lyles to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone embark on their trips to Paris for the Olympics

Paris awaits for Sha'Carri, Lyles and dozens more, but Olympic spots must be earned at trials
News|Sports|US|World

Coco Gauff to lead US tennis team at Paris Olympics after missing Tokyo

Coco Gauff will lead the U.S. tennis team at the Paris Olympics three years after missing the Tokyo Games because she tested positive for COVID-19

Coco Gauff to lead US tennis team at Paris Olympics after missing Tokyo
Europe|Sports

Olympics-French apathy and cost concerns dampen mayors' bid to stoke Games fervour

When a group of mayors paid tens of thousands of euros each to bring the Olympic torch to their towns along France's Atlantic coast, a row

Olympics-French apathy and cost concerns dampen mayors' bid to stoke Games fervour
Sports

Rory McIlroy's time off 'exactly what he should be doing,' PGA Tour commissioner says

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says he understands why Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Travelers Championship to recover from a late-Sunday meltdown at the U.S. Open

Rory McIlroy's time off 'exactly what he should be doing,' PGA Tour commissioner says
Health|News|Sports|World

U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau now pins his Olympic hopes on Los Angeles in 2028

Bryson DeChambeau couldn’t play at the Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19

U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau now pins his Olympic hopes on Los Angeles in 2028
Sports

French swimmer Rafael Fente-Damers injures shoulder while celebrating Olympic qualification

French swimmer Rafael Fente-Damers injures shoulder while celebrating Olympic qualification

French swimmer Rafael Fente-Damers injures shoulder while celebrating Olympic qualification
Health|News|Sports

‘You never think it will happen to you,’ says WNBA rookie and Olympic hopeful Cameron Brink after suffering ACL tear

‘You never think it will happen to you,’ says WNBA rookie and Olympic hopeful Cameron Brink after suffering ACL tear

‘You never think it will happen to you,’ says WNBA rookie and Olympic hopeful Cameron Brink after suffering ACL tear
Sports

Novak Djokovic confirmed to compete at Paris Olympics following knee surgery

Novak Djokovic confirmed to compete at Paris Olympics following knee surgery

Novak Djokovic confirmed to compete at Paris Olympics following knee surgery
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Athletics-Lyles, Richardson headline US Olympic trials

Noah Lyles headlines crowded men's 100m and 200m fields while Sha'Carri Richardson stars on the women's side as the United States track and field team trials for the Paris Olympics kick

Athletics-Lyles, Richardson headline US Olympic trials
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan's seniors blaze breakdancing trail

A 74-year-old surfer and master of classical Japanese dance may seem an unlikely member of a seniors' breakdancing group, but Saruwaka Kiyoshie

Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan's seniors blaze breakdancing trail
Entertainment|News|Sports|US|World

Athletics-Champion hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone first to sign with 'Grand Slam Track'

Olympic champion and 400 metres hurdles world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has become the first athlete to sign with Michael Johnson's new global track league, Grand

Athletics-Champion hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone first to sign with 'Grand Slam Track'
Sports

Injuries taking toll on Dallas Wings, who sit near bottom of WNBA standings

The Dallas Wings have been struggling this year, with injuries taking a major toll

Injuries taking toll on Dallas Wings, who sit near bottom of WNBA standings
News|Sports|US

Tokyo Olympic star Caeleb Dressel makes his debut at US swim trials, advancing in the 100 free

Caeleb Dressel has made his debut at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, posting the third-fastest time in the preliminaries of the 100-meter freestyle

Tokyo Olympic star Caeleb Dressel makes his debut at US swim trials, advancing in the 100 free
Lifestyle|News|Sports

Sprint great Michael Johnson launching 'Grand Slam Track' league with $100K first prizes

Sprinting great Michael Johnson is launching a track league that looks to assemble nearly 100 of the sport’s top performers four times a year to compete for $12.6 million in prize money over the season

Sprint great Michael Johnson launching 'Grand Slam Track' league with $100K first prizes
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Team USA’s new Olympic uniforms revealed

CNN's Coy Wire joins Wolf Blitzer to discuss Team USA's new Olympic uniforms designed by iconic designer Ralph Lauren.

Team USA’s new Olympic uniforms revealed
Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

Here’s what Team USA is wearing to the Olympics

Here’s what Team USA is wearing to the Olympics

Here’s what Team USA is wearing to the Olympics
Europe|News|Sports|US|World

McLaughlin-Levrone to focus on her best event, the 400 hurdles, at Olympic trials

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone plans on defending her title in the 400-meter hurdles at the Paris Olympics, and has scratched from the 200 and 400-meter flat races that she had originally signed up for

McLaughlin-Levrone to focus on her best event, the 400 hurdles, at Olympic trials
Sports|US

Gymnastics-Biles dominant on first day of U.S. championships

Simone Biles got her bid for a record-extending ninth all-around title at the U.S. championships off to a sensational start on Friday, piling up 60.45 points to take a more than three-

Gymnastics-Biles dominant on first day of U.S. championships
News|Sports

Olympics-McLaughlin-Levrone sets world lead on return to 400m hurdles

Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ramped up preparations for a title defence at this year's Paris Games by running a world-leading time of 52.70 seconds on Friday in her first 400

Olympics-McLaughlin-Levrone sets world lead on return to 400m hurdles
News|Sports

Shaun White starting new halfpipe league in hopes of increasing prizes, visibility for action sports

Shaun White is starting a season-long halfpipe league that will offer $1.5 million in prizes in hopes of pulling together what has long been a spread-out, confusing action-sports calendar

Shaun White starting new halfpipe league in hopes of increasing prizes, visibility for action sports
Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

Gretchen Walsh follows world record with 1st Olympic berth; Carson Foster wins 400 IM

Gretchen Walsh followed up a world record in the 100-meter butterfly with something that felt just as good

Gretchen Walsh follows world record with 1st Olympic berth; Carson Foster wins 400 IM
News|Sports|US

Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials

Katie Ledecky is heading to her fourth Olympics, cruising to victory in the 400-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials

Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials
News|Sports

Gretchen Walsh sets a world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic trials

Gretchen Walsh set a world record in the women’s 100-meter butterfly, posting a time of 55.18 seconds in a semifinal heat at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials

Gretchen Walsh sets a world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic trials
Sports

Olympic spots are on the line for Patrick Cantlay and Corey Conners at the US Open

Olympic spots are still up for grabs at the U.S. Open

Olympic spots are on the line for Patrick Cantlay and Corey Conners at the US Open
Europe|News|Sports|World

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

The IOC has approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from five sports published Saturday

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
Europe|Sports

Spain's David Puig rallies after first round to make US Open cut, secure spot at the Paris Olympics

Spain's David Puig rallied after a poor first round at the U.S. Open with a second-round 68 on Friday, which allowed him to make the cut and earn one of his nation's two spots at the Paris Olympics

Spain's David Puig rallies after first round to make US Open cut, secure spot at the Paris Olympics
Environment|Health|Sports

Unsafe levels of E. coli found in Paris' Seine River less than 2 months before Olympics

The water quality of the Seine river in Paris is raising concerns ahead of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games

Unsafe levels of E. coli found in Paris' Seine River less than 2 months before Olympics
Europe|Sports

Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon so he doesn't have to switch from grass to clay for the Olympics

Rafael Nadal is going to skip Wimbledon, as expected, and instead prepare for the Paris Olympics by entering a clay-court tournament in Bastad, Sweden

Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon so he doesn't have to switch from grass to clay for the Olympics
News|Sports|World

Salt Lake City still on track for 2034 Olympics vote. French elections delay plans for 2030 edition

Salt Lake City is still cruising toward being named the 2034 Winter Olympics host next month

Salt Lake City still on track for 2034 Olympics vote. French elections delay plans for 2030 edition
Entertainment|Science|Sports

Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing – and physics in action

Olympic breakdancers spin on their heads and backs, then freeze in funky poses. How? It’s all about physics.

Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing – and physics in action
Europe|Sports

Nadal and Alcaraz to play doubles together for Spain at Paris Olympics

The Spanish tennis federation says Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will play doubles together for Spain at the upcoming Paris Olympics

Nadal and Alcaraz to play doubles together for Spain at Paris Olympics
Australia|News|Sports|World

Titmus sets a women’s 200-meter freestyle world record at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials

Ariarne Titmus has set a world record in the women’s 200-meter freestyle at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials

Titmus sets a women’s 200-meter freestyle world record at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials
Sports

NFL's dedication to expanding flag football starts at the top with Commissioner Roger Goodell

The NFL’s dedication to expanding flag football starts at the top

NFL's dedication to expanding flag football starts at the top with Commissioner Roger Goodell
News|Sports|US

US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin Clark

USA Basketball says experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was left off the U.S. Olympic roster that was officially announced Tuesday

US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin Clark
News|Sports|US

Frank Carroll, figure skating coach who led Michelle Kwan and Evan Lysacek to stardom, dies at 85

Longtime figure skating coach Frank Carroll, who over the course of a 60-year career helped guide six Olympic medalists at 10 Winter Games, including Michelle Kwan and Evan Lysacek, has died

Frank Carroll, figure skating coach who led Michelle Kwan and Evan Lysacek to stardom, dies at 85
News|Sports

Simone Manuel returns from overtraining syndrome with her eyes on Paris Olympics

Simone Manuel was the first Black female swimmer to capture an Olympic gold medal

Simone Manuel returns from overtraining syndrome with her eyes on Paris Olympics
News|Sports

Defending Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah appears to hurt Achilles in 100 at Grand Prix event

Elaine Thompson-Herah, the two-time defending Olympic champion at 100 and 200 meters, had to be helped from the track after appearing to hurt her Achilles tendon in a race at the USATF New York City Grand Prix

Defending Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah appears to hurt Achilles in 100 at Grand Prix event
Sports

David Puig part of 4-way tie for lead in LIV Golf Houston

David Puig of Spain is part of a four-way for the lead at LIV Golf Houston

David Puig part of 4-way tie for lead in LIV Golf Houston
Sports

Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team

Caitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision

Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team
Europe|News|Sports|Travel|World

The Olympic rings are mounted on the Eiffel Tower to mark 50 days until the Paris Games

Organizers have unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Paris Games

The Olympic rings are mounted on the Eiffel Tower to mark 50 days until the Paris Games
News|US

Doping-House members call for DOJ, IOC investigations into Chinese doping case

A U.S.

Doping-House members call for DOJ, IOC investigations into Chinese doping case
Americas|Sports|Travel|Videos

An overdue Olympic pledge to restore Rio de Janeiro’s lagoons is finally taking shape

When Rio de Janeiro hosted the Olympics in 2016, videos of the extensive lagoon complex surrounding the Olympic Park were everywhere

An overdue Olympic pledge to restore Rio de Janeiro’s lagoons is finally taking shape
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

In a ‘very surreal’ move, Flavor Flav has a new calling as hype man to the US women’s water polo team

In a ‘very surreal’ move, Flavor Flav has a new calling as hype man to the US women’s water polo team

In a ‘very surreal’ move, Flavor Flav has a new calling as hype man to the US women’s water polo team
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Inside NBC's Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B

NBC has partnered with several entertainers and non-Olympic athletes like Megan Thee Stallion, Dolly Parton and Peyton Manning to promote the Paris Games this summer

Inside NBC's Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B
Sports

Marcell Jacobs succeeded Usain Bolt as Olympic 100-meter champion. He still flies 'under the radar'

Hardly anyone outside of Italy had heard of Marcell Jacobs before he succeeded Usain Bolt as the Olympic 100 meter champion in Tokyo

Marcell Jacobs succeeded Usain Bolt as Olympic 100-meter champion. He still flies 'under the radar'
News|Sports|World

World track body creates biennial championships with bigger cash prizes as potential Olympics rival

Track and field's World Athletics has announced a new global championships that promises $150,000 prizes for gold medalists

World track body creates biennial championships with bigger cash prizes as potential Olympics rival
Sports|US

Simone Biles cruises to 9th national title and gives Olympic champ Sunisa Lee a boost along the way

Gymnastics star Simone Biles cruised to a record ninth U.S. Championship, giving good friend Sunisa Lee a boost along the way

Simone Biles cruises to 9th national title and gives Olympic champ Sunisa Lee a boost along the way
Health|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Skye Blakely ‘shut down’ after the 2021 Olympic trials. A mental coach helped bring her back

Gymnast Skye Blakely says working on her mental health has helped put her in the mix for the 2024 Olympics

Skye Blakely ‘shut down’ after the 2021 Olympic trials. A mental coach helped bring her back
Sports

Simone Biles, looking perhaps better than ever, surges to early lead at US Championships

Simone Biles put herself in position to win a ninth national gymnastics title, stringing together four occasionally brilliant rotations to take a massive lead at the U.S. Championships

Simone Biles, looking perhaps better than ever, surges to early lead at US Championships
Sports

Gable Steveson makes switch from wrestling to football by signing with the Buffalo Bills

Olympic gold medal wrestler Gable Steveson is seeking to trade the mat for the gridiron by signing a standard undrafted rookie free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills

Gable Steveson makes switch from wrestling to football by signing with the Buffalo Bills
News|Opinion|Sports

Ledecky says faith in Olympic anti-doping system at 'all-time low' after Chinese swimming case

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky says faith in the anti-doping system is at an “all-time low” in the wake of the way global regulators handled a case involving Chinese swimmers

Ledecky says faith in Olympic anti-doping system at 'all-time low' after Chinese swimming case
Asia|Sports|Travel|World

Surfers get 'best waves of our lives' at dress rehearsal for Olympic venue in Tahiti

After days of barreling along the huge waves of Tahiti’s island paradise, French Polynesian surfer Vahine Fierro has even more reason to look forward to this summer’s Olympics

Surfers get 'best waves of our lives' at dress rehearsal for Olympic venue in Tahiti
Sports

'Pure grit.' Jordan Chiles is making a run at a second Olympics, this time on her terms

Jordan Chiles is making another run at the Olympics

'Pure grit.' Jordan Chiles is making a run at a second Olympics, this time on her terms
Sports

12 years later, American Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus will get gold medal at ceremony in Paris

There’s no making up for what Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus lost on the day she finished

12 years later, American Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus will get gold medal at ceremony in Paris
Business|News|Sports|World

P&G plans to downplay its corporate name in ads during Paris Olympics

What is missing from the Paris 2024 Olympics? A tear-jerking corporate advertising campaign from Procter & Gamble saluting the mothers of athletes.

P&G plans to downplay its corporate name in ads during Paris Olympics
News|Sports

Olympic boxing medalists in Paris promised cash prizes by rogue governing body

The boxing governing body declared rogue by the International Olympic Committee says it will pay $50,000 in prize money to each gold medalist at the Paris Games

Olympic boxing medalists in Paris promised cash prizes by rogue governing body
Europe|News|World

France to send extra military aid to Ukraine shortly, says Elysee

France will deliver extra military aid to Ukraine in coming days and weeks, the Elysee said on Tuesday, after President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone with Ukrainian President

France to send extra military aid to Ukraine shortly, says Elysee
Americas|News|Sports|World

Brazilian athletes drop Olympic dreams to help flood victims

Less than three months from the Olympic Games in Paris, Brazilian athletes from the devastated southern state of Rio Grande do

Brazilian athletes drop Olympic dreams to help flood victims
News|Sports|World

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet sets world record in 10,000 meters

Beatrice Chebet of Kenya has set a world record in the 10,000 meters at the Prefontaine Classic meet, finishing in 28 minutes, 54.14 seconds

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet sets world record in 10,000 meters
News|Sports|World

Record-breaking gymnast Oksana Chusovitina's bid for ninth Olympics ends with injury at 48

Record-breaking 48-year-old gymnast Oksana Chusovitina says an injury has ended her attempt to qualify for what would have been her ninth Olympics

Record-breaking gymnast Oksana Chusovitina's bid for ninth Olympics ends with injury at 48
Sports|World

Olympics-WADA must repair trust, says U.S. athletes' commission head

Some athletes have lost trust in world anti-doping agency WADA after the body's handling of failed drug tests in Chinese swimming, according to Team USA Athletes' Commission

Olympics-WADA must repair trust, says U.S. athletes' commission head
Europe|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports

From schools to the Olympics, how France's staunch secularism affects religion in public life

As the world’s eyes turn to France, host of the Olympics in two months, one of the country’s fundamental principles is under the spotlight — laïcité, or secularism

From schools to the Olympics, how France's staunch secularism affects religion in public life
News|Crime

Olympics-Elite French tactical unit hopes for peaceful Paris Games

Around 50 khaki-clad men riding atop a black armoured truck approached an abandoned office building on the outskirts of Paris one spring morning and blew open a

Olympics-Elite French tactical unit hopes for peaceful Paris Games
News|Political|Sports|World

On Chinese doping case, lawmakers demand action, answers from Olympic and law-enforcement leaders

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have sent a letter to the leader of the World Anti-Doping Agency asking for answers about the case in which 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite positive tests for a banned drug

On Chinese doping case, lawmakers demand action, answers from Olympic and law-enforcement leaders
Sports|US

Emma Hayes' first roster as coach of the US women's team includes 2 first-time call-ups

Coach Emma Hayes has selected her first roster for the U.S. ahead of a pair of friendlies as she prepares to lead the women’s national soccer team at the Paris Olympics

Emma Hayes' first roster as coach of the US women's team includes 2 first-time call-ups
News|Sports

US Open champ Coco Gauff calls on young Americans to get out and vote. 'Use the power that we have'

She’s the U.S. Open champion

US Open champ Coco Gauff calls on young Americans to get out and vote. 'Use the power that we have'
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Can Russians and Belarusians compete at the Paris Olympics? Individual Neutral Athletes explained

Can Russians and Belarusians compete at the Paris Olympics? Individual Neutral Athletes explained

Can Russians and Belarusians compete at the Paris Olympics? Individual Neutral Athletes explained
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Pittsburgh Penguins' Mike Sullivan named U.S. men's hockey coach for 2026 Milan Olympics

Mike Sullivan has been selected U.S. coach for the 2026 Milan Olympics

Pittsburgh Penguins' Mike Sullivan named U.S. men's hockey coach for 2026 Milan Olympics
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Comcast's Peacock to raise streaming prices ahead of Paris Olympics

Peacock, a Comcast-owned NBCUniversal's streaming service, will raise prices of its premium and premium plus plans by $2 per month, as it looks to cash in on its streaming rights to the

Comcast's Peacock to raise streaming prices ahead of Paris Olympics
Europe|News|Sports

Paris garbage collectors lift strike threat ahead of Olympic Games

Paris garbage collectors have lifted the strike notice that threatened to leave the French capital facing piles of rubbish during the Olympic Games

Paris garbage collectors lift strike threat ahead of Olympic Games
Crime|News|Sports

Athletics-Father of Ingebrigtsen brothers charged with physical abuse

Norwegian police said on Monday they have pressed charges against Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father of Olympic 1,500 metres champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, for alleged physical abuse.

Athletics-Father of Ingebrigtsen brothers charged with physical abuse
News|Sports

US downhill skier Breezy Johnson banned for 14 months for breaking anti-doping rules

Downhill skier Breezy Johnson has been banned for 14 months for three violations of anti-doping rules and can't race until December

US downhill skier Breezy Johnson banned for 14 months for breaking anti-doping rules
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Paris 2024 Olympics flame sets sail for France in final relay leg

The Paris 2024 Olympic flame sailed for France on Saturday on board a three-masted ship to mark the final sprint of preparations ahead of the Olympic Games opening ceremony on July

Olympics-Paris 2024 Olympics flame sets sail for France in final relay leg
Crime|Election|Europe|Sports

Ahead of Olympics, a packed Paris prison braces for crowds of inmates

A police crackdown that aims to clear a poor suburb of petty crime and street vendors before the Paris 2024 Olympics is putting pressure on an

Ahead of Olympics, a packed Paris prison braces for crowds of inmates
Sports|US

Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women's water polo team in the Paris Olympics

Flavor Flav believes the hype on the three-time defending Olympic champion U.S. women's water polo team, and now he's stepping in to help its quest for another gold medal

Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women's water polo team in the Paris Olympics
Europe|News|Sports

A Ukrainian gymnast carried the Paris Olympic torch with an EU team, in a sign of support

A Ukrainian gymnast has led a group of European athletes carrying the torch for the Paris Olympics through Marseille, a gesture of European unity and solidarity with her country amid its war with Russia

A Ukrainian gymnast carried the Paris Olympic torch with an EU team, in a sign of support
Europe|Sports|Travel

Torchbearers in Marseille kick off the Olympic flame's journey across France

Torchbearers are carrying the Olympic flame through the streets of France’s southern port city of Marseille, the first leg of an 11-week journey across the country

Torchbearers in Marseille kick off the Olympic flame's journey across France
Europe|News|Sports

Olympic torch begins journey across France after festive welcome in Marseille before Summer Games

Tens of thousands welcomed the Olympic torch in the southern French city of Marseille, marking another milestone in the lead-up to the Summer Games in Paris

Olympic torch begins journey across France after festive welcome in Marseille before Summer Games
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

The Olympic torch will finally enter France

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris
Europe|News|Sports|World

Double European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war

The Ukrainian Olympic Committee says two-time European weightlifting champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko has died on the front line in the war in Ukraine

Double European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war
Sports|World

China's Xi backs Macron call for global Olympic truce

China's President Xi Jingping on Monday called for a global truce during the Olympic Games in Paris this summer after the French president and the

China's Xi backs Macron call for global Olympic truce
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion|Sports|US|World

Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book

Brittney Griner says since her release from a Russian prison 17 months ago that she has used her platform as a WNBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist to advocate for the return of other Americans detained overseas

Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book
Crime|News|Sports|World

IOC imposes 15-year ban on former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait

The IOC has suspended former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait for 15 years after his conviction for forgery was upheld on appeal this year at a Swiss criminal appeals court

IOC imposes 15-year ban on former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait
Sports|Technology

French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics

Just like the Olympic athletes, the cyberwarriors that will be crucial for the success of the Paris Games are deep into training for the big event

French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics
News|Sports

Three-time US Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgery

Three-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn says her “dream of Paris is over” after breaking her ankle at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai and undergoing surgery

Three-time US Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgery
Arts|Food|Sports|Travel

The Paris Olympics menu: more French, more local, less meat

Athletes at this year's Olympics will be eating fresh produce mostly made in France, with a focus on local and organic products and more vegetarian options.

The Paris Olympics menu: more French, more local, less meat
Entertainment|News|Sports|World

Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January

Victor Wembanyama will return to Paris, he hopes as an Olympic champion, when the San Antonio Spurs face the Indiana Pacers in two regular-season NBA games early next year

Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
News|Sports|World

Refugee Team for Paris Olympics has 36 athletes from 11 countries across 12 sports

The Refugee Team for the Paris Olympics will feature 36 athletes from 11 countries in 12 sports

Refugee Team for Paris Olympics has 36 athletes from 11 countries across 12 sports
Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Paris inaugurates giant water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming

French officials have inaugurated a huge storage basin meant to keep cleaner the River Seine, which is to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games and the swimming leg of the Olympic and Paralympic triathlons

Paris inaugurates giant water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Paris Olympic athletes will feast on freshly baked bread, select cheeses and plenty of veggies

Some 40,000 meals will be served each day during the Paris Games to over 15,000 athletes from 200 different countries housed at the Olympic village

Paris Olympic athletes will feast on freshly baked bread, select cheeses and plenty of veggies
Arts|Europe|Sports|Travel

Horses show off in Versailles, keeping alive royal tradition on soon-to-be Olympic equestrian venue

The historic Versailles Palace Gardens will soon host the Paris Olympics equestrian sports

Horses show off in Versailles, keeping alive royal tradition on soon-to-be Olympic equestrian venue
News|Sports|World

Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team

Brazilian soccer star Marta plans to retire from the women's national team after this year

Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team
Business|Sports|US

Nike bosses plan 'biggest' Olympics spend as marketing ramps up

Nike is spending more on this Olympics than any previous Games, top executives said on Friday, as the U.S. sportswear brand embarks on a marketing push it hopes will

Nike bosses plan 'biggest' Olympics spend as marketing ramps up
Europe|News|World

France to boost Olympics security with foreign military, police support

France has asked about 45 foreign countries to contribute several thousand extra military, police and civilian personnel to help safeguard the

France to boost Olympics security with foreign military, police support
Europe|Sports|Travel

Olympics-Parisians get ready to leave city with rental cash in pocket

Like many Parisians, Martin Cassan will be heading the other way when the tidal wave of Olympics visitors hits the French capital in late July, taking the opportunity to make some

Olympics-Parisians get ready to leave city with rental cash in pocket
Europe|News|Sports|World

Russia says Olympic parade ban destroys the ideal of the Games

Russia slammed a decision by the International Olympic Committee to ban its athletes from the opening parade of the Paris Olympics in July, calling it a violation of the ideal of

Russia says Olympic parade ban destroys the ideal of the Games
Europe|News|Political|Sports

Olympics-Russia's 'Friendship Games' are politically motivated and violate Olympic Charter-IOC

Russia's plan to hold the 'Friendship Games' is a political action that violates the Olympic Charter, and countries should not take part in them, the International Olympic Committee

Olympics-Russia's 'Friendship Games' are politically motivated and violate Olympic Charter-IOC
Europe|News|Sports|World

Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Olympics, Macron tells Ukraine interviewer

Russia will be asked to observe a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview from Paris shown on Ukrainian television and

Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Olympics, Macron tells Ukraine interviewer
Europe|News|Sports

Russia will not boycott Paris Games, Russian Olympic chief says

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) will not boycott this year's Paris Olympics, its president said on Thursday, despite restrictions on athletes imposed by the International

Russia will not boycott Paris Games, Russian Olympic chief says
Crime|Health|Sports

US man gets prison for Tokyo Olympics doping charge

A Texas man who pleaded guilty to involvement in providing banned performance-enhancing drugs to athletes before the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was

US man gets prison for Tokyo Olympics doping charge
Business|Europe|News|Technology

Uber files legal appeal against Paris Mayor's transport restrictions

Uber said on Friday it had filed a legal appeal against the Paris Mayor's office regarding restrictions placed upon so-called VTCs - tourist vehicles with drivers - in the capital.

Uber files legal appeal against Paris Mayor's transport restrictions
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Olympics-Tahiti locals say plans for smaller surf judging tower still unacceptable

Residents of the Tahitian village that will host the 2024 Olympic surfing event remain opposed to plans to build a new smaller judging tower on the reef, saying it will

Olympics-Tahiti locals say plans for smaller surf judging tower still unacceptable
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Olympics-Israel-Hamas war won't affect Paris 2024 security plans - Estanguet

The war between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will not affect the security plans for next year's Olympic Games in France, the chief of the

Olympics-Israel-Hamas war won't affect Paris 2024 security plans - Estanguet
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|Sports|World

Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents

Special anti-terrorism measures being put in place to safeguard the unprecedented opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the River Seine will also apply to all buildings along the route

Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents
Europe|News|Sports|Travel

Paris will become a no-fly zone to safeguard its wildly ambitious Olympic opening ceremony

The head of the Paris airports operator says skies over the French capital will be closed completely for six hours as part of the massive security operation for the July 26 opening ceremony of the Olympic Games

Paris will become a no-fly zone to safeguard its wildly ambitious Olympic opening ceremony
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll

Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie

Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll
Europe|News|Sports|World

Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said she is confident water quality will be up to the Olympics standards this summer

Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine
Crime|Europe|News|World

Police clear out a migrant camp in central Paris. Activists say it's a pre-Olympics sweep

French police have evicted migrants from a makeshift camp in Paris a few steps away from the Seine River

Police clear out a migrant camp in central Paris. Activists say it's a pre-Olympics sweep
Sports

Olympic gold medalist Allisha Gray hopes to be part of US 3x3 team in Paris Games

Allisha Gray is glad to be back playing 3x3 with an eye towards being a member of the team at the Paris Olympics this summer

Olympic gold medalist Allisha Gray hopes to be part of US 3x3 team in Paris Games
Asia|Sports

Chinese generosity in lead-up to cleared doping tests reflects its growing influence on WADA

In the two years before the World Anti-Doping Agency cleared 23 Chinese swimmers of doping allegations, that country’s government contributed nearly $2 million in additional funding to WADA programs, including one designed to strengthen the agency’s investigations and intelligence unit

Chinese generosity in lead-up to cleared doping tests reflects its growing influence on WADA
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Caitlin Clark's early play in WNBA will be her tryout for a roster spot on US Olympic women's team

Caitlin Clark will have the start of her WNBA career to show the U.S. women’s basketball selection committee whether she deserves a spot on the Paris Olympic roster

Caitlin Clark's early play in WNBA will be her tryout for a roster spot on US Olympic women's team
Asia|News|Sports

WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples

The world’s top anti-doping regulator says after reviewing a documentary and other media reports that it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers to compete at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication

WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples
Africa|Europe|News|Sports

Mutiso Munyao gives Kenya another London Marathon win after tribute to Kiptum

Alexander Mutiso Munyao denied 41-year-old Kenenisa Bekele a first London Marathon victory by pulling away from the Ethiopian great with about 3 kilometers to go for his biggest career win

Mutiso Munyao gives Kenya another London Marathon win after tribute to Kiptum
News|Sports|World

Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race at London Marathon

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s race on Sunday and cement her status as the favorite to defend her gold in Paris

Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race at London Marathon
Asia|News|Sports|US

Chinese doping case sparks unusually harsh spat between global and US drug-fighting agencies

Revelations of nearly two dozen Chinese swimmers whose positive doping tests went unpunished have sparked an intense flurry of accusations and legal threats between the World Anti-Doping Agency and the head of the U.S. drug-fighting organization

Chinese doping case sparks unusually harsh spat between global and US drug-fighting agencies
Sports|Technology

Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports

Olympic organizers have unveiled their plans to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technology

Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports
News|Opinion|Sports

Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50,000 for Paris gold medalists

The collective group of Summer Games sports has criticized World Athletics for promising to pay $50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics

Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50,000 for Paris gold medalists
Health|Sports

Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment

Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing with a kidney disease last year, she retained 45 pounds in water weight that made her question whether a return to top form was even possible

Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment
News|Sports

Stephen Curry tells the AP why 2024 is the right time to make his Olympic debut

Golden State guard Stephen Curry knew he was running out of chances to play in what would be his first Olympics, so he and his wife Ayesha started planning many months ago about how to make the Paris Games work for their family

Stephen Curry tells the AP why 2024 is the right time to make his Olympic debut
Sports

Noah Eagle picked by NBC as play-by-play voice for basketball at the Paris Olympics

Noah Eagle is broadcasting his second Olympics this summer

Noah Eagle picked by NBC as play-by-play voice for basketball at the Paris Olympics
Election

Paris 2024: Roster of more than 10,000 Olympians is still forming, but trials await for thousands

The names have been trickling in, one or two at a time

Paris 2024: Roster of more than 10,000 Olympians is still forming, but trials await for thousands
Europe|News|Sports

Dozens of Russian athletes are likely to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Will Moscow let them go?

Dozens of Russian athletes will likely be allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics

Dozens of Russian athletes are likely to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Will Moscow let them go?
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

USA Basketball fills the 12 available slots for the Paris Olympics roster, AP sources say

LeBron James plans to go back to the Olympics

USA Basketball fills the 12 available slots for the Paris Olympics roster, AP sources say
Sports

Olympic gold is great, but athletes say some cash to go with it is even better

Athletes in plenty of sports compete for plenty of cash

Olympic gold is great, but athletes say some cash to go with it is even better
Education|Sports|US

US Olympic committee strikes sponsorship deal to help athletes get degrees after they retire

American Olympic athletes have a new place to turn to lock down college degrees and other skills for life after sports thanks to a partnership U.S. Olympic leaders unveiled with the Denver-based education company Guild

US Olympic committee strikes sponsorship deal to help athletes get degrees after they retire
Europe|News|Sports

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

The flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics has been kindled at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
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Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands

The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in front of mostly empty stands

Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past

Every two years, a countdown to the Olympic Games is launched from its ancient birthplace with a flame-lighting ceremony in southern Greece at ancient Olympia

At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past
Europe|News|Sports|World

Seeing purple: Fans get a new track color and maybe record-breaking times at Paris Olympics

Fans will be seeing purple at the Olympics when athletes try to set records at this summer’s Paris Games

Seeing purple: Fans get a new track color and maybe record-breaking times at Paris Olympics
Lifestyle|News|Sports

Track and field introducing prize money at Olympics with Paris gold medalists to get $50,000

Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics saying Wednesday it would pay $50,000 to gold medalists in Paris

Track and field introducing prize money at Olympics with Paris gold medalists to get $50,000
Opinion|Sports|World

Soon to be a 2-time Olympic host city, Salt Lake City’s zest for the Games is now an outlier

Many other past Olympic hosts around the world have decided in recent years that bringing back the Games isn’t worth the money or hassle

Soon to be a 2-time Olympic host city, Salt Lake City’s zest for the Games is now an outlier
Europe|News|Sports|World

Police remove migrants from central Paris square ahead of the Olympics

Police in Paris have removed about 50 migrants, including families with young children, from the Paris City Hall plaza as the capital prepares to mark 100 days to the start of the Olympic Games

Police remove migrants from central Paris square ahead of the Olympics
News|Sports|World

IOC sets deadline of 'early 2025' to keep boxing in the Olympics for Los Angeles with a new partner

The International Olympic Committee says it needs to find a suitable new international boxing body by early next year or else risk boxing dropping out of the Olympics for the Los Angeles Games in 2028

IOC sets deadline of 'early 2025' to keep boxing in the Olympics for Los Angeles with a new partner
News|Sports|US

SafeSport Center announces changes designed to address widespread complaints

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has announced 10 changes to the way it operates in a move it says is designed to increase efficiency and “trauma sensitivity,” while addressing complaints that have come from both victims and the accused

SafeSport Center announces changes designed to address widespread complaints
Arts|Europe|Sports|Travel

Grandstands and gallop tracks: Versailles Palace gardens get ready for Olympic equestrian events

Preparations are underway for the gardens of the Versailles Palace to welcome Olympic horse riders and tens of thousands of visitors when it hosts equestrian and modern pentathlon events during this summer’s Paris Games

Grandstands and gallop tracks: Versailles Palace gardens get ready for Olympic equestrian events
Europe|News|Sports

France asks for foreign police and military help with massive Paris Olympics security challenge

France says it has asked 46 countries if they can supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics

France asks for foreign police and military help with massive Paris Olympics security challenge
News|Sports

Clark invited to play with US national team during training camp at Final Four

Caitlin Clark was invited to the USA Basketball national team training camp during the Final Four in Cleveland, contingent on Iowa’s season being over

Clark invited to play with US national team during training camp at Final Four
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

A Paris exhibit shows how the Olympics mirror society, from Nazi propaganda to fighting inequalities

An exhibit in the French capital before this summer's Paris Olympics shows how the games have been a “mirror of society” since the beginning of the 20th century

A Paris exhibit shows how the Olympics mirror society, from Nazi propaganda to fighting inequalities
Sports

Ilia Malinin takes men’s world figure skating crown in record performance

American figure skating star Ilia Malinin is a world champion — and a world-record holder

Ilia Malinin takes men’s world figure skating crown in record performance
News|Sports|World

Paris Olympics Soccer draw: United States men will face France

The United States men’s team will face France at the Paris Games after being drawn in the same group as the host nation for the Olympics soccer tournament

Paris Olympics Soccer draw: United States men will face France
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USA Basketball learns its groupings for the Paris Olympics. Tough draws await the men and women

USA Basketball’s men’s team is assured of seeing Serbia and South Sudan in the group stage of the Paris Olympics, while the U.S. women are guaranteed of a gold-medal-game rematch against Japan in France this summer

USA Basketball learns its groupings for the Paris Olympics. Tough draws await the men and women
News|Sports|World

IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The IOC says Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics, the IOC

IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Business|News|Sports|US

Olympic law rewrite calls for public funding for SafeSport and federal grassroots sports office

A proposed rewrite of the law governing the Olympics in the United States calls on public funding for the embattled U.S. Center for SafeSport while also forming a new government office to oversee grassroots sports that have long been attached to the Olympics themselves

Olympic law rewrite calls for public funding for SafeSport and federal grassroots sports office
News|Political|Sports

IOC urges sports, governments to avoid Russia-organized possible rival to Olympic Games

The IOC is facing a Russia-organized potential rival to the Olympics and has urged sports and political leaders not to take part

IOC urges sports, governments to avoid Russia-organized possible rival to Olympic Games
Europe|News|Sports

Russian skater's doping case leaves WADA uneasy and targeting new rules before next Winter Olympics

The doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva left a “very unpleasant” taste with the World Anti-Doping Agency because the teenager was the only one punished with a ban while her coaches and entourage have not been sanctioned

Russian skater's doping case leaves WADA uneasy and targeting new rules before next Winter Olympics
Sports|US

Lindsay Horan scores in 1st half, US beats Brazil 1-0 in Women's Gold Cup title game

Lindsey Horan scored on a header in first-half stoppage time and the United States beat Brazil 1-0 on Sunday to win the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup

Lindsay Horan scores in 1st half, US beats Brazil 1-0 in Women's Gold Cup title game
Europe|News

To avoid strikes at Paris Olympics, French government to pay bonuses to civil servants

France's public administration minister says the government will offer bonuses to civil servants mobilized to work in Paris during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in a bid to avoid strikes

To avoid strikes at Paris Olympics, French government to pay bonuses to civil servants
Sports

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky's memoir, 'Just Add Water,' to be published June 11

Few swimmers have made a splash as big as Katie Ledecky, the Olympic gold medalist and two-time winner of The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky's memoir, 'Just Add Water,' to be published June 11
Americas|Sports|US

Alyssa Naeher has 3 saves in a penalty shootout over Canada and the US heads to Gold Cup final

Alyssa Naeher had three saves in the penalty shootout after a rain-soaked 2-2 draw with Canada on Wednesday night, earning the United States a spot in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup final

Alyssa Naeher has 3 saves in a penalty shootout over Canada and the US heads to Gold Cup final
News|Sports|World

Israel's Olympic status not in question says IOC president Bach amid frustration with Russia

IOC president Thomas Bach confirms Israel faces no threat to its Olympic status ahead of the Paris Games despite the conflict in Gaza

Israel's Olympic status not in question says IOC president Bach amid frustration with Russia
Europe|News|Sports|World

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been barred from marching in this year's Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris even if they are approved to compete as neutrals

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris
Americas|Asia|News|Sports|Travel|World

Surfers from Brazil and Australia win final Olympic qualifier in warm and windy Puerto Rico

Top surfers Gabriel Medina of Brazil and Sally Fitzgibbons of Australia have won the final qualifier for the upcoming Olympics following nine days of volatile weather

Surfers from Brazil and Australia win final Olympic qualifier in warm and windy Puerto Rico
News|Sports|US

Olympic commission suggests SafeSport be independent from USOPC

A commission charged with reviewing the Olympic system in the United States recommended Congress rework key facets of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, including making it completely independent of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and reimagining the way it deals with cases in the grassroots

Olympic commission suggests SafeSport be independent from USOPC
Crime|News|Sports|World

Four new appeals go to sports court chasing Olympic medals in Russian skater Valieva's doping case

Four appeals filed at sport’s highest court in fallout from the doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva are set to delay awarding medals from the 2022 Beijing Olympics yet again

Four new appeals go to sports court chasing Olympic medals in Russian skater Valieva's doping case
Sports|US

Kayla DiCello takes gold in USA Gymnastics Winter Cup. Olympic champ Sunisa Lee falls on bars, beam

Kayla DiCello seized the accolades projected for some of her higher-profile counterparts by winning the uneven bars and floor exercise on the way to the all-around title at the USA Gymnastics Winter Cup on Saturday

Kayla DiCello takes gold in USA Gymnastics Winter Cup. Olympic champ Sunisa Lee falls on bars, beam
News|Opinion|Sports

MLB union says 2-second cut to pitch clock too soon for some pitchers

Major League Baseball’s move to slice two seconds off the pitch clock with runners on base is too much, too soon, according to the head of the players’ union

MLB union says 2-second cut to pitch clock too soon for some pitchers
Health|Sports

Olympic all-around champ Sunisa Lee is happy competing again. She also wants a skill named for her

Simply competing is an encouraging sign that Sunisa Lee is in a healthy place

Olympic all-around champ Sunisa Lee is happy competing again. She also wants a skill named for her
News|Sports

Russian Olympic Committee loses appeal against suspension by the IOC

The Russian Olympic Committee has lost an appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee

Russian Olympic Committee loses appeal against suspension by the IOC
Entertainment|News|Sports

2012 Olympic champ Gabby Douglas pulls out of first meet in 8 years after testing positive for COVID

Gabby Douglas’ return to competition is going to have to wait

2012 Olympic champ Gabby Douglas pulls out of first meet in 8 years after testing positive for COVID
News|Sports|World

Many players from the 2022 Beijing Olympics are making an impact in the NHL

It has been two years since hockey at the Beijing Olympics went ahead without NHL players because of COVID-19 pandemic-related scheduling issues

Many players from the 2022 Beijing Olympics are making an impact in the NHL
Europe|News|Travel

Striking workers again close down the Eiffel Tower ahead of its starring role in the Paris Olympics

Striking workers have again closed down the Eiffel Tower

Striking workers again close down the Eiffel Tower ahead of its starring role in the Paris Olympics
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

LeBron James still committed to Paris Olympics, but health remains the big key

LeBron James still wants to participate in the Paris Olympics this summer, sure sounds like extending his NBA career for at least a couple more seasons is an option and said he would like to see his playing days end as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James still committed to Paris Olympics, but health remains the big key
Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Carnival parades on the French Riviera celebrate the upcoming Olympics and pop culture

As most of Europe moves into the solemn weeks before Easter, the party is just getting started on the French Rivera

Carnival parades on the French Riviera celebrate the upcoming Olympics and pop culture
News|Sports|World

Steenbergen wins 100 free gold for the Netherlands at world championships

Marrit Steenbergen won gold for the Netherlands in the women’s 100-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships

Steenbergen wins 100 free gold for the Netherlands at world championships
News|Sports|US|World

US wins another women's water polo world title, beating Hungary 8-7 for gold

The United States held off Hungary 8-7 to capture the women’s water polo title for the fifth time in the last six championships and eighth time overall

US wins another women's water polo world title, beating Hungary 8-7 for gold
Asia|News|Sports

Siobhán Haughey of Hong Kong captures her first long-course world title in Doha

Siobhán Haughey of Hong Kong has captured her first long-course world title, winning the women’s 200-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar

Siobhán Haughey of Hong Kong captures her first long-course world title in Doha
Europe|Health|Sports

Swiss bobsled athlete has surgery after being thrown to ice and hit by sled in training crash

Swiss bobsled athlete Sandro Michel is recovering from emergency surgery after a training crash that has some sliders considering whether it’s safe or appropriate to compete in World Cup races this weekend

Swiss bobsled athlete has surgery after being thrown to ice and hit by sled in training crash
Europe|News

President's intervention keeps Paris' riverside bookstalls in place for the Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron has canceled plans to move Paris’ famed second-hand booksellers’ boxes from the banks of the Seine River in preparation for the opening ceremony of the Olympics in July

President's intervention keeps Paris' riverside bookstalls in place for the Olympics
News|Sports|World

ISU defends its decision to give Russians bronze medal from Beijing Olympics after doping case

The governing body that oversees figure skating has defended its decision to award the bronze medal from the 2022 Beijing Olympics to the Russian squad

ISU defends its decision to give Russians bronze medal from Beijing Olympics after doping case
Asia|News|Sports|World

Chang Yani knocks off teammate Chen Yiwen for China's 8th diving gold medal at worlds

Chang Yani has topped teammate Chen Yiwen in the 3-meter springboard, giving the powerhouse Chinese team its eighth diving gold medal of the World Aquatics Championships

Chang Yani knocks off teammate Chen Yiwen for China's 8th diving gold medal at worlds
Sports

Summer McIntosh ends Katie Ledecky's 13-year unbeaten streak in 800-meter freestyle

Katie Ledecky’s 13-year unbeaten streak in the 800-meter freestyle is over

Summer McIntosh ends Katie Ledecky's 13-year unbeaten streak in 800-meter freestyle
Americas|News|Sports|World

Jamaican sprinter Fraser-Pryce to make Paris Games her fifth and final Olympics

Jamaican great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says the Paris Games will be her fifth and final Olympics

Jamaican sprinter Fraser-Pryce to make Paris Games her fifth and final Olympics
Crime|Sports

Victims recall lifetimes of trauma as former Olympian pleads guilty to molesting boys in 1970s

A former Olympian and longtime track coach will spend as much a 11 years in state prison after pleading guilty to charges of sexually molesting young boys in the 1970s while working at a sports camp in western Massachusetts

Victims recall lifetimes of trauma as former Olympian pleads guilty to molesting boys in 1970s
Sports

NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team

Joel Embiid’s timeline to return to the Philadelphia 76ers is still unclear following knee surgery

NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team
News|Sports|World

Russian skater’s strawberry dessert excuse was rejected by judges in Olympic doping case

A strawberry dessert contaminated by her grandfather’s heart medication was offered in sport's highest court as a possible cause of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s positive doping test

Russian skater’s strawberry dessert excuse was rejected by judges in Olympic doping case
Europe|Sports|World

Italian Olympic champion Jacobs reconnects with US family by moving to Florida ahead of Paris Games

Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs still feels like he has something to prove as he prepares to defend gold in the 100 meters at this year's Paris Olympics

Italian Olympic champion Jacobs reconnects with US family by moving to Florida ahead of Paris Games
Environment|Europe

Paris votes whether to hit SUVs with eye-popping parking costs in latest green drive before Olympics

Parisians are voting whether to muscle SUVs off the French capital’s streets by making them much more expensive to park

Paris votes whether to hit SUVs with eye-popping parking costs in latest green drive before Olympics
Sports

NFL players enthusiastic about prospect of pursuing Olympic gold when flag football debuts in 2028

Tyreek Hill is a five-time All-Pro, eight-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl champion

NFL players enthusiastic about prospect of pursuing Olympic gold when flag football debuts in 2028
News|Sports|US|World

O’Keeffe smashes women's US Olympic trials record in marathon debut, earns spot in Paris Games

Fiona O’Keeffe smashed the women’s U.S. Olympic marathon trials record in her debut at the distance to secure her spot in the Paris Games

O’Keeffe smashes women's US Olympic trials record in marathon debut, earns spot in Paris Games
Crime|Europe|News

Paris police say they detained a man who stabbed 3 people at the Gare de Lyon train station

Paris police say a man has injured three people in a stabbing attack at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris

Paris police say they detained a man who stabbed 3 people at the Gare de Lyon train station
News|Sports|World

NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014

NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade

NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014
Asia|Sports|World

Australia's Koloi wins 1-meter, Daley-led Britain takes team gold at world championships

With China sitting out the first two diving events, other nations got a chance to shine on Day 1 of the World Aquatics Championships

Australia's Koloi wins 1-meter, Daley-led Britain takes team gold at world championships
News|Sports|US|World

US figure skaters celebrate gold medal from Beijing Olympics with a touch of bittersweetness

The U.S. figure skating team from the Beijing Olympics will receive a gold medal now that Russian skater Kamila Valieva has been disqualified for doping

US figure skaters celebrate gold medal from Beijing Olympics with a touch of bittersweetness
News|Sports|World

Russian figure skaters set to get Olympic bronze ahead of Canada despite Valieva's disqualification

The Russia figure skating team still stands to get bronze medals from the 2022 Beijing Olympics despite the disqualification of Kamila Valieva in a doping case

Russian figure skaters set to get Olympic bronze ahead of Canada despite Valieva's disqualification
Crime|News|Sports

What happens to Olympic medals now that Russian skater Valieva has been sanctioned for doping?

The highest court in sports sanctioned Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva for doping violations at the 2022 Beijing Olympics

What happens to Olympic medals now that Russian skater Valieva has been sanctioned for doping?
News|Sports|World

Teenager Valieva disqualified in Olympic doping case. Russians set to lose team gold to US

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been disqualified from the 2022 Beijing Olympics

Teenager Valieva disqualified in Olympic doping case. Russians set to lose team gold to US
News|Sports

Madison Chock and Evan Bates overcome illness for 5th US figure skating championship

Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their fifth U.S. figure skating title in the ice dance despite an illness that began to set in two days earlier when they performed their rhythm dance

Madison Chock and Evan Bates overcome illness for 5th US figure skating championship
Europe|News|Sports

Shiffrin gets up after losing control and crashing while landing a jump in a World Cup downhill

Mikaela Shiffrin has crashed into the safety nets after losing control while landing a jump during a World Cup women’s downhill

Shiffrin gets up after losing control and crashing while landing a jump in a World Cup downhill
News|Sports|US|World

Paris Olympic medals headed in big numbers to United States and China in one forecast

The United States is predicted to top the medals tables — both the overall count and gold-medal count — for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympic medals headed in big numbers to United States and China in one forecast
Americas|News|Opinion|Sports|US|World

Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic pool

USA Basketball says it wants the best for Draymond Green, which is why the federation does not have him in its plans for the Paris Olympics

Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic pool
Sports|US

US women's basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournament

The U.S. women’s basketball national team will get together for a few days in New York next month before playing in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgium

US women's basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournament
News|Sports|World

Gymnastics body gives neutral status to 30 Belarusians but path to Paris Olympics is still unclear

The International Gymnastics Federation has granted neutral status to 30 athletes and officials from Belarus allowing them to take part in international competitions

Gymnastics body gives neutral status to 30 Belarusians but path to Paris Olympics is still unclear
Europe|News|Sports|World

Former France basketball player forced to abandon Paris 2024 role following controversial Gaza post

A former France basketball player serving as an ambassador for the Paris 2024 Olympics has been forced to quit her role because of a controversy linked to a social media post related to the situation in Gaza

Former France basketball player forced to abandon Paris 2024 role following controversial Gaza post
Europe|News|World

Olympic host country France sees less New Year's Eve disorder as it celebrates 2024's arrival

France's interior minister says the Olympic host country saw fewer of the car burnings that usually blight the arrival of a new year as it celebrated the start of 2024

Olympic host country France sees less New Year's Eve disorder as it celebrates 2024's arrival
Europe|News|Sports

A frantic push to safeguard the Paris Olympics promises thousands of jobs and new starts after riots

Organizers of the Paris Olympics urgently need thousands of security guards to help keep athletes and spectators safe and reduce the likelihood of another deadly extremist attack in the French capital

A frantic push to safeguard the Paris Olympics promises thousands of jobs and new starts after riots
Sports

Washington taking lessons from 'Boys in the Boat' into the CFP semifinal

The Washington Huskies are applying lessons from Olympic rowing in 1936 to their quest for a college football national title at the dawn of 2024

Washington taking lessons from 'Boys in the Boat' into the CFP semifinal
Europe|Travel

Paris City Hall plaza draws holiday visitors and migrant families seeking shelter as Olympics nears

The forecourt of Paris City Hall sparkles with activity this holiday season, including a Christmas market and huge signs advertising the 2024 Olympics

Paris City Hall plaza draws holiday visitors and migrant families seeking shelter as Olympics nears
Europe|Sports|Travel

New tower at surfing venue in Tahiti spurring more blowback against Paris Olympic organizers

Organizers of the Paris Olympics say work will continue on a new tower for judges and TV cameras at the surfing venue in Tahiti

New tower at surfing venue in Tahiti spurring more blowback against Paris Olympic organizers
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Jake Paul will train with USA Boxing fighters, accompany team to Paris Olympics to raise exposure

Jake Paul is teaming up with USA Boxing to put a spotlight on the nation’s top competitors at the Paris Olympics

Jake Paul will train with USA Boxing fighters, accompany team to Paris Olympics to raise exposure
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After surviving corruption crises, Olympics and soccer move to let presidents stay longer in power

When the Olympic movement and international soccer lived through very public corruption crises, both agreed to limit the terms of their presidents in an effort to protect them in the future

After surviving corruption crises, Olympics and soccer move to let presidents stay longer in power
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Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games

Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the International Olympic Committee rules mandating Russian athletes compete at the Paris Olympics as neutral athletes

Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games
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South Korean Olympic chief defends move to send athletes to train at military camp

South Korea’s Olympic chief has defended a decision to send hundreds of athletes to a military camp next week as part of preparations for the 2024 Games in Paris

South Korean Olympic chief defends move to send athletes to train at military camp
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Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics

Two of Russia’s top swimmers who could be eligible for the next year’s Olympics have been drug tested by their country’s anti-doping agency only twice apiece in 2023

Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics
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Work to resume at Tahiti's legendary Olympic surfing site after uproar over damage to coral reef

Organizers of the Paris Olympics say work will resume this week to prepare the surfing venue in Tahiti after an uproar over damage to a coral reef put efforts on hold

Work to resume at Tahiti's legendary Olympic surfing site after uproar over damage to coral reef
Sports

NHL bringing 2024 draft to Las Vegas and The Sphere. League also says salary cap will rise in '24

The last centralized NHL Draft for the foreseeable future is going out with the glitz and bright lights of Vegas

NHL bringing 2024 draft to Las Vegas and The Sphere. League also says salary cap will rise in '24
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European gymnastics federation rejects return of athletes from Russia and Belarus to competition

The governing body of gymnastics in Europe voted against allowing Russian and Belarusian gymnasts to return to international competitions, calling into question how they could qualify for next year’s Olympics

European gymnastics federation rejects return of athletes from Russia and Belarus to competition
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Paris angers critics with plans to restrict Olympic Games traffic but says residents shouldn't flee

Stay and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime show

Paris angers critics with plans to restrict Olympic Games traffic but says residents shouldn't flee
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FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men's basketball qualifying events

Dallas’ Luka Doncic, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns all still have a chance to play in next summer’s Paris Olympics

FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men's basketball qualifying events
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French military to contribute 15,000 soldiers to massive security operation for Paris Olympics

A French army general involved in the preparations says France’s military is planning to contribute 15,000 soldiers to the massive security operation for next year’s Paris Olympics

French military to contribute 15,000 soldiers to massive security operation for Paris Olympics
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Russia and IOC clash at the UN before member states pass Olympic Truce for Paris Games

Russia has clashed with the International Olympic Committee on the floor of the United Nations before 118 member states voted to adopt a traditional truce around the Paris Summer Games next year

Russia and IOC clash at the UN before member states pass Olympic Truce for Paris Games
Sports

While the suits are no longer super, swimming attire still has a big impact at the pool

Fifteen years ago, Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics wearing a high-tech swimsuit with a catchy name, the Speedo LZR Racer

While the suits are no longer super, swimming attire still has a big impact at the pool
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Olympic sports bodies want talks with IOC after cricket and others were added to 2028 LA program

Olympic sports bodies want urgent talks with the IOC about the risk of cuts in their revenue shares and athlete quotas at the 2028 Los Angeles Games because cricket and other newcomers have been added to the program

Olympic sports bodies want talks with IOC after cricket and others were added to 2028 LA program
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Russian Olympic officials appeal to sports court against suspension by IOC

The Russian Olympic Committee has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sports against a suspension by the IOC last month for incorporating Ukrainian sports councils

Russian Olympic officials appeal to sports court against suspension by IOC
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Mary Lou Retton says she's 'overwhelmed' with love and support as she recovers from rare pneumonia

American gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton says she is “overwhelmed with all the love and support” she has received and is slowly recovering with family after being hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia earlier this month

Mary Lou Retton says she's 'overwhelmed' with love and support as she recovers from rare pneumonia
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Youth movement: Fishel, Shaw score their first U.S. goals as American women defeat Colombia 3-0

Mia Fishel and Jaedyn Shaw both scored their first international goals and the United States defeated Colombia 3-0 in an exhibition match on Sunday

Youth movement: Fishel, Shaw score their first U.S. goals as American women defeat Colombia 3-0
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Norway's Mowinckel becomes first skier to be disqualified under new rule banning fluorinated wax

Ragnhild Mowinckel of Norway has become the first skier to be disqualified for a forbidden type of wax on her skis

Norway's Mowinckel becomes first skier to be disqualified under new rule banning fluorinated wax
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Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA Olympics

Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says pausing the regular season to make that happen would be difficult

Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA Olympics
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Boxers La Cruz and López recover some pride for Cuba at Pan American Games

Cuba, once a sports superpower, now celebrates every gold medal at the Pan American Games

Boxers La Cruz and López recover some pride for Cuba at Pan American Games
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Brittney Griner, 5-time Olympian Diana Taurasi head up US national women's roster for November

Five-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner head up the USA Basketball Women’s National Team roster announced Thursday for two exhibition games and training camp in November

Brittney Griner, 5-time Olympian Diana Taurasi head up US national women's roster for November
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Tour de France won't finish in Paris for first time in more than a century because of the Olympics

The final stage of next year’s Tour de France will be held outside Paris for the first time since 1905 because of a clash with the Olympics

Tour de France won't finish in Paris for first time in more than a century because of the Olympics
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Spain’s women’s players want to focus on soccer again as Hermoso rejoins national team

Spain’s women’s players hope to start talking more about soccer than the off-the-field problems that marred their Women’s World Cup title celebrations

Spain’s women’s players want to focus on soccer again as Hermoso rejoins national team
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Brazil's Leal dominates women's street skateboarding at Pan American Games, eyes Olympics

Brazil’s 15-year-old skateboarding sensation Rayssa Leal, one of the favorites to win a gold medal in the street event at the Paris Olympics next year, won her first Pan American Games crown on Saturday

Brazil's Leal dominates women's street skateboarding at Pan American Games, eyes Olympics
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American sensation Ilia Malinin flawless on opening night of Skate America

American figure skater Ilia Malinin was flawless on the opening night of Skate America, scoring 104.06 points for his short program Friday night to take a big lead into the free skate

American sensation Ilia Malinin flawless on opening night of Skate America
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IOC hits back at Putin claim of "ethnic discrimination" against Russia's potential Olympic athletes

The International Olympic Committee has dismissed claims by Russian President Vladimir Putin of “ethnic discrimination” against athletes who are excluded from international sport

IOC hits back at Putin claim of "ethnic discrimination" against Russia's potential Olympic athletes
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TV equipment stolen from Pan Am Games' opening ceremony site in Chile, boosting security concerns

Television crews at the Pan American Games had equipment stolen this week from the compound of the National Stadium, the site of Friday’s opening ceremony, heightening concerns about crime at the tournament hosting over 6,800 athletes

TV equipment stolen from Pan Am Games' opening ceremony site in Chile, boosting security concerns
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Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh elected to be an International Olympic Committee member

Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh elected to be an International Olympic Committee member
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Phillies slugger Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play baseball at 2028 LA Olympics

Bryce Harper wants to take a swing at the Olympics

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play baseball at 2028 LA Olympics
Sports

Cricket and flag football among 5 sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games

Cricket is an Olympic sport again

Cricket and flag football among 5 sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games
Sports

Olympic president Thomas Bach urged by IOC members to extend term limit and seek 4 more years

IOC president Thomas Bach has been urged by its members to change Olympic rules on term limits and seek four more years as president

Olympic president Thomas Bach urged by IOC members to extend term limit and seek 4 more years
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Family of Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton says she is making 'remarkable' progress

The family of Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton says she is making “remarkable” progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia

Family of Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton says she is making 'remarkable' progress
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Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension

The IOC says Russian athletes can be directly invited to next year's Paris Games despite the suspension of their country's Olympic committee

Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension
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Flag football and cricket are among five sports nearing inclusion for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Flag football and cricket were among five sports that took their next step toward inevitably being added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Flag football and cricket are among five sports nearing inclusion for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
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Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to be chosen at the same time in July

The International Olympic Committee has cited concerns about the effects of climate change for its plan to pick two Winter Olympic host cities in July

Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to be chosen at the same time in July
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IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions

The Russian Olympic Committee has been suspended by the IOC for breaching the Olympic Charter by incorporating sports bodies in four regions in eastern Ukraine

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions
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Modern pentathlon soon finds out if swapping horses for obstacles enough for invite to 2028 LA Games

Modern pentathlon is waiting to hear about its Olympic future after adding obstacles and ditching horses

Modern pentathlon soon finds out if swapping horses for obstacles enough for invite to 2028 LA Games
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Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton remains in intensive care as donations pour in

The family of Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton says she is “continuing to fight.”

Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton remains in intensive care as donations pour in
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Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is in intensive care with pneumonia

Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is in intensive care in a Texas hospital

Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is in intensive care with pneumonia
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Britain-Ireland to host soccer's 2028 European Championship. Italy-Turkey to stage Euro 2032

The trend of reaching friendly agreements to pick hosts of the Olympics or major soccer tournaments without a contested vote has continued in Europe

Britain-Ireland to host soccer's 2028 European Championship. Italy-Turkey to stage Euro 2032
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Olympics set to tackle flag football at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

The NFL’s ongoing push for worldwide exposure got another boost when organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics delivered a proposal to put flag football on the program when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time in 32 years

Olympics set to tackle flag football at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028
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Make it 23 titles: Unstoppable Biles wraps up world championships comeback with 2 more gold medals

Simone Biles has won two more gold medals at the 2023 gymnastics world championships

Make it 23 titles: Unstoppable Biles wraps up world championships comeback with 2 more gold medals
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Simone Biles wins 6th all-around title at worlds to become most decorated gymnast in history

Simone Biles has won the individual all-around title at the world championships for the sixth time to become the most decorated gymnast in history

Simone Biles wins 6th all-around title at worlds to become most decorated gymnast in history
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Mongolia, the land of Genghis Khan, goes modern with breakdancing, esports and 3x3 basketball

Breakdancing is part of a minor sports revolution going on in Mongolia

Mongolia, the land of Genghis Khan, goes modern with breakdancing, esports and 3x3 basketball
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Bedbugs are making France anxious ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics

Bedbugs go wherever people go, and they have become a nightmare haunting France for weeks

Bedbugs are making France anxious ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics
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Kevin Durant is in. Steph Curry wants to play. NBA stars have the Paris Olympics already in mind

Kevin Durant just got done with his summer vacation

Kevin Durant is in. Steph Curry wants to play. NBA stars have the Paris Olympics already in mind
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Ageless Oksana Chusovitina -- at 48 -- is still hoping to qualify for Paris Olympics in gymnastics

Oksana Chusovitina competed in her first Olympics at the 1992 Barcelona Games and won a gold medal in gymnastics

Ageless Oksana Chusovitina -- at 48 -- is still hoping to qualify for Paris Olympics in gymnastics
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Cricket at the Asian Games reminds of what's surely coming to the Olympics

The Asian Games offer a preview of what could soon be coming to the Olympics

Cricket at the Asian Games reminds of what's surely coming to the Olympics
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Breakers Dominika Banevič and Victor Montalvo qualify for next year’s Paris Olympics

Lithuanian teenager Dominika Banevič and American Victor Montalvo have qualified for next year’s Paris Olympics after winning the World Breaking Championship on Sunday

Breakers Dominika Banevič and Victor Montalvo qualify for next year’s Paris Olympics
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Lots of dignitaries but no real fireworks — only electronic flash — as the Asian Games open

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games in China offered all the staples of a major international sports event

Lots of dignitaries but no real fireworks — only electronic flash — as the Asian Games open
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US breaking pros want to preserve Black roots, original style of hip-hop dance form at Olympics

U.S. breaking pros who hope to compete in the Paris Olympics next year have a challenge

US breaking pros want to preserve Black roots, original style of hip-hop dance form at Olympics
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Anthony Nesty to become the first Black US head swimming coach at the Olympics

Anthony Nesty has made more history with his selection to lead the U.S. men’s swimming team at the Paris Olympics

Anthony Nesty to become the first Black US head swimming coach at the Olympics
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Dallas, Florida and New York to host matches in men's T20 World Cup next year

Dallas, Florida and New York will host matches at next year's men’s T20 World Cup

Dallas, Florida and New York to host matches in men's T20 World Cup next year
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Victor Wembanyama will be aiming for the gold medal with France at Paris Olympics

Victor Wembanyama will be aiming for the gold medal at the Paris Olympics

Victor Wembanyama will be aiming for the gold medal with France at Paris Olympics
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USA Basketball back atop FIBA men's world rankings, overtaking Spain for No. 1

USA Basketball is back atop the FIBA men’s world rankings even after failing to medal at the World Cup

USA Basketball back atop FIBA men's world rankings, overtaking Spain for No. 1

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