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Heat is on Tokyo 2020 organizers to combat high temperatures
Jim Armstrong, Associated Press | Posted Jul 12th - 4:42am
The head of an IOC inspection team says organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will explore all options to combat the extreme summer heat that will likely prevail in the Japanese capital during the games.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay to start in Fukushima
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 11th - 9:17pm
Organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics say the torch relay will start in Fukushima, an area hit by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.
Italy to bid for 2026 Olympics with Cortina, Milan or Turin
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 10th - 8:39am
Italy will bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics despite having withdrawn two bids to host the Summer Games in Rome.
German showjumping great Hans Guenther Winkler dies at 91
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 9th - 3:28am
Hans Guenther Winkler, a German showjumping great who won five Olympic gold medals, has died. He was 91.
Graz won't bid for 2026 Olympics
Eric Willemsen, Associated Press | Posted Jul 6th - 10:38am
The Austrian Olympic Committee has dropped its plan for a 2026 Winter Games hosting bid centered on the city of Graz, citing a lack of political support.
Teen Hannah Roberts rises to top in BMX, Olympics in sight
Genaro C. Armas, Associated Press | Posted Jul 6th - 3:22am
Hannah Roberts first climbed on a BMX bike as a child to try and follow in her cousin's tracks.
US tops Cuba, ends 1st Basketball World Cup qualifying round
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 1st - 6:54pm
The first round is over. The U.S. is halfway to the Basketball World Cup.
Semenya follows CAS appeal with record 800 win in Paris
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 30th - 3:45pm
Caster Semenya followed her decision to fight the IAAF's rules over testosterone levels in female athletes by winning the 800 meters in imperious form at the Paris Diamond League on Saturday.
Olympic gold sprinter Irena Szewinska of Poland dies at 72
Vanessa Gera, Associated Press | Posted Jun 30th - 7:59am
Irena Szewinska, a Polish sprinter who dominated women's athletics for two decades, winning seven Olympic medals, and who later became a member of the International Olympic Committee, has died at 72.
Former Olympic champion Ohuruogu announces retirement
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 30th - 5:34am
Former Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu announced her retirement from athletics on Saturday.
Mexico stuns US in World Cup qualifying, 78-70
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 28th - 11:18pm
Jeff Van Gundy warned the Americans that they were in for a serious challenge.
Brazil court allows prosecution of US swimmer Ryan Lochte
Sarah Dilorenzo, Associated Press | Posted Jun 28th - 6:02pm
The prosecution of U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte for filing a false police report during the 2016 Olympics is back on after a Brazilian court decision this week.
Boston winner Desiree Linden to run New York City Marathon
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 27th - 12:59pm
Desiree Linden, the first American women to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years, is running the New York City Marathon in November.
IOC plans esports forum as it weighs video games in Olympics
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 26th - 8:16pm
The International Olympic Committee will host a forum on esports next month as it explores the possibility of one day including video games in the Olympics.
Orji sets meet record in the triple jump at USATF Outdoors
Luke Meredith, Associated Press | Posted Jun 21st - 7:39pm
Keturah Orji set a meet record in the triple jump with a leap of 47 feet, 10 1/2 inches, highlighting the opening session Thursday at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships.
Chinese Olympic figure skating judges banned for bias
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 21st - 11:12am
The International Skating Union says competitions at February's Olympics were marred by biased judging in favor of China, the next Winter Olympic host nation.
Bolt's London Olympic spikes stolen
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 15th - 12:51pm
A signed pair of running shoes worn by eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has been stolen from an address in Linton, Derbyshire.
Bill introduced to make doping in worldwide events a crime
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 12th - 2:20pm
U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday that would make it a crime to use or distribute performance-enhancing drugs while competing in international sports events.
