Olympics

Paris rushing to finish 2024 Olympics construction work

Paris is rushing to finish construction work in time for the 2024 Olympics with just 18 months to go.

Shiffrin and Swiatek keep learning to win from each other

They both tend to shy away from the spotlight despite winning regularly.

Silver, Macron meet to discuss goals with NBA back in Paris

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and French President Emmanuel Macron met this week in Paris to talk about ways they can help one another grow the game in France and beyond.

Belarus coach who removed sprinter from Olympics charged

A Belarusian track coach who tried to force a sprinter to return home from the Tokyo Olympics after she was critical of the team has been charged with breaching the sport’s integrity standards.

Kaillie Humphries of US wins 100th major bobsled medal

Kaillie Humphries of the U.S. got a milestone medal Saturday, winning a World Cup women’s monobob race for the 100th top-three finish of her career in major international competition.

Swiss ace Marco Odermatt wins World Cup giant slalom

Marco Odermatt has carried his remarkable streak in giant slalom to another World Cup win at Adelboden.

Shiffrin focusing on the process as she nears Vonn's record

It’s never been just about wins for Mikaela Shiffrin.

Katie Ledecky earns AP female athlete of year for 2nd time

A change of scenery worked out just fine for Katie Ledecky.

Sapporo mayor says Tokyo bid-rigging hurt its Olympic bid

Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto and the Japanese Olympic Committee say they will “discontinue for some time” their effort to land the 2030 Winter Games because of damage done by the Tokyo Olympic bid-rigging scandal.

EXPLAINER: What's post-World Cup future for Qatar's stadiums

The World Cup stadium was designed to leave a minimal footprint in the Qatari sand.

Kenya avoids track doping ban; Russia gets mixed news

Russia and Kenya received encouraging news from track and field’s ruling body, though any possible reprieve for Russia was tempered by World Athletics’ intent to keep the country out of international meets until the war in Ukraine is over.

Kenya faces threat of athletics ban for doping 'crisis'

Kenya is facing the prospect of being banned from international athletics because of doping problems that authorities there say have reached “crisis” levels.

Britcher, Sweeney giving women's doubles luge a try for US

Summer Britcher and Emily Sweeney have been USA Luge teammates for years.

Break it down: Dancers begin charting path to Paris Olympics

The journey to the 2024 Olympic Games is well underway for dozens of b-boys and b-girls around the globe who hope to secure a spot to compete when breaking, the now-international dance art, makes its athletic debut on the world's stage.

China-made Paris Olympics mascots fuel criticism in France

The mascots for the 2024 Paris Olympics are a symbol of the French Republic.

AP Exclusive: Balich leads Olympics-style World Cup ceremony

The World Cup in Qatar will be the first to feature an Olympics-style opening ceremony when it begins on Sunday.

3 Olympic volleyball medals stolen from California home

Authorities are looking for three Olympic medals belonging to a member of the U.S. women’s volleyball team after they were stolen in a burglary.

USA on brink of clinching spot in 2023 Basketball World Cup

USA Basketball is on the brink of clinching a berth in the 2023 Basketball World Cup.

Hashimoto adds world championship to go with Olympic gold

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan has won his first world gymnastics all-around title.

Brazil's Andrade makes history, wins world gymnastics title

Rebeca Andrade of Brazil has made history at the world gymnastics championships.

Iran's Rekabi latest female athlete at risk in home country

Add Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi to a growing list of female athletes who have been targeted by their governments for defying authoritarian policies.

Iran's Olympic chief claims no punishment coming for climber

The president of Iran’s national Olympic committee has claimed that competitive climber Elnaz Rekabi will not be punished or suspended after competing in South Korea over the weekend without wearing her nation’s mandatory headscarf.

US figure skaters still await medals from Beijing Games

Eight months after finishing behind the Russians at the Winter Olympics, the U.S. team has yet to receive its medals.

Luz Long's Olympic silver auctioned for nearly $500K

The silver medal captured by Luz Long, the German long jumper who befriended Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, sold at auction for $488,000.

Alexis Ohanian gets sports award, calls for reforms in NWSL

Angel City FC founding investor Alexis Ohanian is calling for a safe work environment in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Thomson signs 2-year deal to remain as Phillies manager

After guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to their first playoff series victory since 2010, manager Rob Thomson had the interim removed from his title.

Jesse Owens friend Luz Long's silver medal up for auction

One of the most consequential Olympic medals ever awarded is on the auction block.

US women's basketball dominates on international stage

A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart are keenly aware of the legacy of success they are part of with the U.S. women’s basketball team.

Lauren Jackson, Aussie fans enjoying her World Cup finale

Australian Lauren Jackson says nothing can top playing in what is likely her final international women's basketball competition in front of adoring fans at the World Cup Sydney.

China eyeing a medal for first time in 28 years

China is trying to end a 28-year medal drought at the Word Cup since finishing second in the 1994 games.

Boxing body won't hold new election, damaging Olympic hopes

Umar Kremlev will remain the President of the International Boxing Association after the body voted against holding a new election.

Kipchoge clocks 2:01:09 for world record in Berlin Marathon

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has bettered his own world record in the Berlin Marathon.

Vatican cyclist spreading the pope's message at worlds

A plain white helmet like the pope’s skullcap.

Marijuana stays on doping banned list; opiate tramadol added

Marijuana use is to stay banned at sports events.

France spoils LJ's return, beats Australia in World Cup

Lauren Jackson had one basket in her first game for Australia in 12 years as the Opals lost to France 70-57 on the opening day of the women's World Cup.

Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is huge security challenge

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says Monday’s state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II is an “unprecedented” security challenge.

IOC president Bach discusses 'challenges' for 2026 Games

Costly construction delays, a leadership vacancy linked to a volatile political climate and a lack of sponsors amid a spreading financial crisis has prompted International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to acknowledge the “challenges” facing organizers of the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

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