St. Louis Olympics was really World's Fair with some sports
St. Louis Olympics was really World's Fair with some sports
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ST. LOUIS (AP) - The first Summer Olympics held in the U.S. looked unlike anything that had happened previously in Europe. Or that would happen again anywhere else. The Games originally were awarded to Chicago for 1904, but organizers of the World's Fair in S
AP WAS THERE: 1904 St. Louis Olympics
AP WAS THERE: 1904 St. Louis Olympics
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EDITOR’S NOTE - With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games. This story was transmitted from the 1904 Olympics on the day of the marathon. The story is rep
Ewry begins Olympic career with 3 titles in 1 day in Paris
Ewry begins Olympic career with 3 titles in 1 day in Paris
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Largely forgotten despite his incredible tally of gold medals, Ray Ewry began one of the greatest Olympic careers in history at the 1900 Paris Games. The American jumper excelled in three events and won 10 individual Olympic titles (or eight titles, dependin
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
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July 26 1859 - The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown. 1928 - Gene Tunney beats Tom Heeney on a technical knockout in the 11th round at Yankee Stadium to retain the world heavyweight title. 1952 - Bo
P&G extends Olympic sponsorship, focusing on equality drive
P&G extends Olympic sponsorship, focusing on equality drive
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LONDON (AP) - Procter & Gamble will use its Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship to campaign for racial equality after extending its backing of the games through 2028. The brutal death of George Floyd at the hands of police in May has reinforced to corporation
Trump to award Medal of Freedom to Jim Ryun
Trump to award Medal of Freedom to Jim Ryun
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President Trump will award the Medal of Freedom on Friday to legendary track and field athlete and former Kansas lawmaker Jim Ryun. The White House said the president will bestow the nation's highest civilian honor to Mr. Ryun as "one of the most accomplishe
Premier Lacrosse League ready to showcase its stuff on NBC
Premier Lacrosse League ready to showcase its stuff on NBC
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Paul Rabil is on pins and needles as the Premier Lacrosse League gets set to decide its second champion amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We’ve been pretty fortunate," Rabil said. “Guys are excited to get out and play, not only for themselves but for thei
Australian national women's soccer coach Ante Milicic quits
Australian national women's soccer coach Ante Milicic quits
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SYDNEY (AP) - Ante Milicic has resigned as coach of the Australian women’s soccer team to concentrate on his job as A-League expansion club Macarthur FC’s inaugural coach. The former Socceroos striker was named Matildas' head coach in February of last yea
US wrestling star Burroughs planning to compete until 2024
US wrestling star Burroughs planning to compete until 2024
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Jordan Burroughs, the face of U.S. wrestling for nearly a decade, said he plans to compete another four years with the hope of finishing his career at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Burroughs laid out his future in a statement Wednesday, saying he will leave hi
LA Coliseum torch lit on 60th anniversary of JFK speech
LA Coliseum torch lit on 60th anniversary of JFK speech
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Olympic torch at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was lit Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's acceptance of the Democratic Party nomination for president at the historic stadium. Kennedy delivered what became known
German railway orders 30 high-speed trains for $1.1 billion
German railway orders 30 high-speed trains for $1.1 billion
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BERLIN (AP) - Germany's national railway operator is ordering 30 new high-speed trains from industrial conglomerate Siemens for some 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion). State-owned Deutsche Bahn said Wednesday that the new ICE trains will go into service from 202
Sentencing set Wednesday for coach in Nassar-related case
Sentencing set Wednesday for coach in Nassar-related case
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday for lying to police during an investigation into serial pedophile and ex-Olympic and MSU doctor Larry Nassar. Kathy Klages, 65, was found
NBC's video service Peacock stresses 'free,' looks to 2021
NBC's video service Peacock stresses 'free,' looks to 2021
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Peacock, one of the last major streaming services to launch in the U.S., was supposed to get a big boost this summer by carrying the Olympics. That was out the window once the coronavirus pandemic delayed the Games until 2021. Hollywood’s virus-related prod
Syracuse's Tiana Mangakahia makes Australian national team
Syracuse's Tiana Mangakahia makes Australian national team
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Syracuse guard Tiana Mangakahia has been picked for the Australian women's national team. “I just feel honored for this opportunity,” said Mangakahia, a native of Brisbane who missed last season with the Orange while undergoing treat
Wait 'til next year: Giving up on 2020, looking toward 2021
Wait 'til next year: Giving up on 2020, looking toward 2021
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NEW YORK (AP) - This was supposed to be the year of the comeback for Boysie Dikobe, a South African dancer recovering from his second hip replacement and gearing up to get back on stage when the coronavirus hit. Dikobe, a 29-year-old dancer who performs with
Snowboard world champion Pullin drowns in diving mishap
Snowboard world champion Pullin drowns in diving mishap
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GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) - Two-time world snowboard champion and Winter Olympian Alex Pullin drowned Wednesday while spearfishing on Australia’s Gold Coast. A police spokesperson said a 32-year-old man, later identified as Pullin, was unresponsive when ta
IIHF encouraged by NHL's potential return to Olympics in '22
IIHF encouraged by NHL's potential return to Olympics in '22
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International Ice Hockey Federation chief Rene’ Fasel is encouraged after learning the NHL's pending labor deal opens the possibility of the world's best players returning to the Olympics. Aside from the uncertainty raised by the coronavirus pandemic, Fase
The Latest: Women's British Open to go ahead at Royal Troon
The Latest: Women's British Open to go ahead at Royal Troon
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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The R&A is going ahead with the Women’s British Open at Royal Troon without spectators. The Women’s British Open is set for Aug. 20-23 at Royal Troon along the Ayrshire
Tokyo governor wins 2nd term, buoyed by handling of virus
Tokyo governor wins 2nd term, buoyed by handling of virus
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TOKYO (AP) - Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has won a second term to head the Japanese capital, propelled to an election victory Sunday by public support for her handling of the coronavirus crisis despite a recent rise in infections that has raised concerns of a res
Retiring Utah pastor brings caring, courage to causes
Retiring Utah pastor brings caring, courage to causes
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - It was not until Aug. 7, 1970, when his brother, Ken, was buried alive while sand-surfing down a Michigan dune, that Steve Klemz began to lean toward the ministry. Sure, young Steve was reared in a devout Lutheran home. He took religiou
Tokyo governor favored to win reelection for handling virus
Tokyo governor favored to win reelection for handling virus
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TOKYO (AP) - Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike is poised to be reelected in Sunday’s polls, buoyed by public support for her coronavirus handling despite a recent rise in infections that has raised concerns of a resurgence of the disease. The first woman to head th
Ski worlds to be held in 2021 despite request to delay
Ski worlds to be held in 2021 despite request to delay
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GENEVA (AP) - A request by the organizers of next year's skiing world championships in Italy to postpone the event by one year was rejected Thursday by the International Ski Federation. FIS ruled that the event will go ahead from Feb. 9-21, 2021, in Cortina d
Coach Dawn Staley awaits Olympics, focuses on South Carolina
Coach Dawn Staley awaits Olympics, focuses on South Carolina
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NEW YORK (AP) - Coach Dawn Staley would be prepping the U.S. women’s basketball team for the Tokyo Olympics this week if not for the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, she’ll hold a Zoom conference call Wednesday with players who are vying for a spot on the
MATCHDAY: Chelsea eyes Champions League qualification boost
MATCHDAY: Chelsea eyes Champions League qualification boost
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A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Wednesday: ENGLAND Chelsea can strengthen its Champions League push and deepen West Ham's relegation fears when it travels across London to the Olympic Stadium. Chelsea is fourth in the Premier League, tw
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo declares victory in reelection bid
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo declares victory in reelection bid
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PARIS (AP) - Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared victory in her fight to win reelection in the French capital on Sunday, which will allow her to oversee the 2024 Summer Olympics. Hidalgo, a Socialist Party member, beat conservative candidate Rachida Dati in Fra
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo declares victory in her fight to win reelection and oversee the 2024 Summer
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo declares victory in her fight to win reelection and oversee the 2024 Summer
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PARIS (AP) - Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo declares victory in her fight to win reelection and oversee the 2024 Summer Olympics.
France holds municipal elections postponed by virus crisis
France holds municipal elections postponed by virus crisis
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PARIS (AP) - France is holding the second round of municipal elections in 5,000 towns and cities Sunday that got postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, amid lingering worries about the pandemic and anger at how French President Emmanuel Macron's governmen
Luis Varela, former AP sports correspondent, dies at 82
Luis Varela, former AP sports correspondent, dies at 82
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NEW YORK (AP) - Luis Rigoberto Varela, who worked nearly 40 years as a correspondent for the now defunct Spanish desk of The Associated Press in Puerto Rico and covered five Olympics and numerous international sports events, has died. He was 82. His son told
Tokyo Olympics must firm up $3.3 billion in sponsor income
Tokyo Olympics must firm up $3.3 billion in sponsor income
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TOKYO (AP) - Local sponsors have chipped in a record $3.3 billion to support the postponed Tokyo Olympics. That's at least two times more than any previous Olympics, and it amounts to almost 60% of the income for the privately funded operating budget. Anothe
Study says US doesn't get value from WADA contribution
Study says US doesn't get value from WADA contribution
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A U.S. government study concludes Americans don't get their money's worth out of the $2.7 million that Congress provided the World Anti-Doping Agency this year and suggests future funding be contingent on changes in the drug-fighting agency's policies. The 19
LA school district rejects measure to defund campus police
LA school district rejects measure to defund campus police
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The nation’s second-largest school district rejected a proposal Tuesday to defund campus police. The board of the Los Angeles Unified School District voted against a measure that would have made staggered reductions in the School Police D
The Latest: Karate worlds postponed by 1 year to 2021
The Latest: Karate worlds postponed by 1 year to 2021
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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ This year’s karate world championships have been postponed for one year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The World Karate Federation says the championships will now ta
Tongan flag bearer leads off 23 fellow Olympians in workouts
Tongan flag bearer leads off 23 fellow Olympians in workouts
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SYDNEY (AP) - Peta Taufatofua decided to leave his shirt on Tuesday when he led a group of 23 fellow Olympians in a home workout video to help celebrate Olympic Day across 20 time zones. There were a few technical glitches when Taufatofua, who caused a stir w
Japan out of 2023 Women's WCup; Australia-NZ bid favored
Japan out of 2023 Women's WCup; Australia-NZ bid favored
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TOKYO (AP) - The Japan Football Association on Monday announced it is pulling out of bidding for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The withdrawal should clear the way for a joint bid by Australia and New Zealand to be awarded the event, which last took place in F
Paris trial of Diacks exposes dark backdrop of golden era
Paris trial of Diacks exposes dark backdrop of golden era
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PARIS (AP) - As Usain Bolt set the world ablaze, making athletics the hottest ticket at the Olympic Games, the sport was also being eaten from within. That grim picture has emerged from a corruption trial in Paris that has shown how the thrilling era for trac
Tokyo gov seeks 2nd term, says Japan unprepared for pandemic
Tokyo gov seeks 2nd term, says Japan unprepared for pandemic
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TOKYO (AP) - Japan may have contained its coronavirus outbreaks for now but the country needs better crisis management and a digital transformation to prepare for future shocks, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike says. “We have to sort out the problems and start prepa
AVP volleyball tour subs 3-event series for regular season
AVP volleyball tour subs 3-event series for regular season
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With her usual practice sites closed down, two-time Olympic medalist April Ross managed to build her own beach volleyball court with supplies she picked up at Home Depot. What’s proven to be a more difficult adjustment to the coronavirus pandemic: Remember
World's fastest man suspended for missing doping tests
World's fastest man suspended for missing doping tests
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The likelihood that the world’s fastest man, Christian Coleman, might miss the Olympics next summer increased Wednesday when he received a provisional suspension for failing to be home when drug testers showed up last year. Coleman, the reigning world champ
Christian Coleman, world's fastest man, suspended for missing doping tests
Christian Coleman, world's fastest man, suspended for missing doping tests
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The likelihood that the world's fastest man, Christian Coleman, might miss the Olympics next summer increased Wednesday when he received a provisional suspension for failing to be home when drug testers showed up last year. Coleman, the reigning world champio
3-time Olympic water polo champion Gyorgy Karpati dies at 84
3-time Olympic water polo champion Gyorgy Karpati dies at 84
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Gyorgy Karpati, a three-time Olympic water polo champion for Hungary, has died. He was 84. The Association of Immortal Hungarian Athletes announced Karpati’s death on Wednesday. No cause was given. Karpati, who won Olympic gold me
