Column: Fear of unknown looms in sports as virus spreads
Column: Fear of unknown looms in sports as virus spreads
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So far, at least, spring training ballparks are drawing good crowds and NBA and NHL arenas are mostly full. There’s little sign of coronavirus panic among U.S. sports fans, even if the team store doesn’t carry masks with their favorite player’s name an
Judge: Dubai ruler threatened wife, had daughters abducted
Judge: Dubai ruler threatened wife, had daughters abducted
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LONDON (AP) - The ruler of Dubai conducted a campaign of fear and intimidation against his estranged wife and ordered the abduction of two of his daughters, a British judge ruled in documents that were unsealed Thursday. A judge at the High Court in London fo
Japan opens part of last town off-limits since nuclear leaks
Japan opens part of last town off-limits since nuclear leaks
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TOKYO (AP) - Japan's government on Wednesday opened part of the last town that had been off-limits due to radiation since the Fukushima nuclear disaster nine years ago, in a symbolic move to show the region's recovery ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. The entire p
Wave of surfers' support seals Tahiti as 2024 Olympic venue
Wave of surfers' support seals Tahiti as 2024 Olympic venue
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The surfing events at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be held on the other side of the world in Tahiti. The International Olympic Committee signed off Tuesday on Paris organizers’ wish to send surfing competitions more than 15,00
IOC spokesman says Tokyo Olympics will begin on schedule despite coronavirus
IOC spokesman says Tokyo Olympics will begin on schedule despite coronavirus
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A spokesman for the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo will go on as planned amid fears that the coronavirus outbreak that began in Asia would alter those plans. Mark Adams was asked by reporters whether there was
Philadelphia City Council to release poverty reduction plan
Philadelphia City Council to release poverty reduction plan
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia City Council plans to announce initiatives Tuesday aimed at reducing the number of people living in poverty in the city by 25 percent. The council's Special Committee on Poverty Reduction and Prevention will release a pove
Japan's Olympics chief hints games could be held later in 2020
Japan's Olympics chief hints games could be held later in 2020
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Japan's Olympic minister hinted Tuesday the Summer Games in Tokyo could be held later in the year if coronavirus problems persist. Speaking to Japan's parliament, Seiko Hashimoto said their contract only requires the games to be held in 2020, implying a star
Dustin Johnson skipping Olympics gives Tiger Woods better chance of making Team USA
Dustin Johnson skipping Olympics gives Tiger Woods better chance of making Team USA
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Dustin Johnson will skip the 2020 Summer Olympics, with his agent telling ESPN it was important to him to focus on the FedEx Cup Playoffs at that part of the PGA Tour schedule. "Dustin gave the Olympics a great deal of thought and we discussed the pros and co
What's Happening: Olympics may be late, Twitter telecommutes
What's Happening: Olympics may be late, Twitter telecommutes
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BERLIN (AP) - More countries are reporting cases of the new coronavirus while more governments issue travel warnings for their citizens and companies urge employees to work from home to prevent infections. These are some of the latest developments Tuesday: J
Virus alarms sound worldwide, but China sees crisis ebbing
Virus alarms sound worldwide, but China sees crisis ebbing
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BEIJING (AP) - Iranians hoarded medical supplies, Italians urged doctors out of retirement and South Koreans prepared to pump billions into relief efforts Tuesday as the virus epidemic firmed its hold around the globe. Mushrooming outbreaks in the Mideast, Eu
Russia athletics admits wrongdoing in fake documents case
Russia athletics admits wrongdoing in fake documents case
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MOSCOW (AP) - Russia's track and field federation says it has admitted wrongdoing after being accused of supplying fake documents to give a top athlete an alibi for missing drug testing. Ahead of the Olympics, the admission could help end a standoff between R
List of sports events affected by the virus from China
List of sports events affected by the virus from China
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ARCHERY ISSF International Solidarity Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Feb. 22-28 postponed. World Cup in Shanghai from May 4-10 cancelled. ATHLETICS World indoor championships in Nanjing from March 13-15 postponed to March 2021. Hong Kong Marathon on F
Beijing 2022 organizers say on-track despite virus outbreak
Beijing 2022 organizers say on-track despite virus outbreak
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BEIJING (AP) - Organizers of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games say they are on track to complete all competition venues by year-end and have teams in place for test events, despite the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak that originated i
Japan's leader announces $2.5B package to help fight virus
Japan's leader announces $2.5B package to help fight virus
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TOKYO (AP) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday announced a 270 billion yen ($2.5 billion) emergency economic package to help fight the coronavirus as he sought the public's support for his government's fight against the outbreak. Abe said at a ne
Fans can help swimmer chase her Olympic dreams
Fans can help swimmer chase her Olympic dreams
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ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) - Hannah Kastigar has a goal, and it’s not a small one. The Aberdeen native, a former national champion, a multiple-time All-American whose name litters more than a couple record books, has Olympic-level aspirations. Literally. Kastigar
Red, white & shoes? Footwear at forefront of marathon trials
Red, white & shoes? Footwear at forefront of marathon trials
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In his biggest race, distance runner Jacob Riley might slip on a pair of shoes he's never even broken in. The reason is simple: They're supposed to be fast. Or so the research suggests on Nike's new Alphafly Next% sneaker. Riley, who has no shoe sponsor, wan
Virus threat to Olympics casts shadow over marathon trials
Virus threat to Olympics casts shadow over marathon trials
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ATLANTA (AP) - The nation's top distance runners carry a new concern into the U.S. Olympic Team Marathon Trials. “The possibility that you make this team and then you don't have an Olympics to go to,” Jacob Riley said. The top three men's and women's fini
European champion runner tests positive for doping
European champion runner tests positive for doping
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MONACO (AP) - Two-time European 800-meter champion Nataliya Krol has been provisionally suspended for a positive doping test. Krol tested positive for a diuretic and was served with a notice of the allegation against her, the Athletics Integrity Unit said Thu
Russian doping appeal gets closed-door hearing after April
Russian doping appeal gets closed-door hearing after April
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - There will not be a public hearing when Russia's appeal against widespread sporting sanctions goes before sport's highest court. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Thursday the hearing will be held behind closed doors and wi
Tokyo organizers, IOC going ahead as planned with Olympics
Tokyo organizers, IOC going ahead as planned with Olympics
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TOKYO (AP) - A spokesman for the Japanese government on Wednesday said the International Olympic Committee and local organizers are going as planned with the Tokyo Olympics. The comments from spokesman Yoshihide Suga follow the assertion by IOC veteran Richar
Dick Bank, who called '64 Olympic track upset, dies at 90
Dick Bank, who called '64 Olympic track upset, dies at 90
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dick Bank, whose excited television call of “Look at Mills! Look at Mills!” alerted American Billy Mills' stunning upset in the 10,000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, has died. He was 90. Tom Walsh, a longtime friend, said Bank died
Tokyo Olympics threatened by coronavirus: IOC member warns of cancellation
Tokyo Olympics threatened by coronavirus: IOC member warns of cancellation
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TOKYO - A senior member of the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday that if it proves too dangerous to hold the Olympics in Tokyo this summer because of the coronavirus outbreak, organizers are more likely to cancel it altogether than to postpone or m
Virus cases in SKorea delays table tennis team world champs
Virus cases in SKorea delays table tennis team world champs
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BUSAN, South Korea (AP) - The team world championships in table tennis scheduled in South Korea is the latest sports event postponed because of the virus outbreak from China. The International Table Tennis Federation on Tuesday said it plans to reschedule th
Survey finds Olympic, elite athletes struggling financially
Survey finds Olympic, elite athletes struggling financially
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The comments could easily have come from any middle-class town where workers have trouble making ends meet: “No pension plan, no chance of structural income over a longer period of time.” ... “I will not have savings until the mortgage of my house is pa
Virus in Italy affects Olympic meetings, soccer games
Virus in Italy affects Olympic meetings, soccer games
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ROME (AP) - The first board meeting for the Milan-Cortina Olympics was changed to a video conference Monday as authorities sought to contain a spreading virus that has made northern Italy the focal point of the outbreak in Europe. Instead of meeting in Milan
Japan's emperor turns 60, offers sympathy to virus patients
Japan's emperor turns 60, offers sympathy to virus patients
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TOKYO (AP) - Japanese Emperor Naruhito, marking his 60th birthday, offered his sympathy to those affected by the new virus that emerged in China and said he hopes to see the outbreak contained soon. Sunday's birthday is a special one for Naruhito, his first
'I'm at peace' - Tai Babilonia returns to Lake Placid
'I'm at peace' - Tai Babilonia returns to Lake Placid
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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) - Tai Babilonia never hesitated. When the call came in inviting her to Lake Placid for the 40th anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympics - the site of one of the most disappointing nights of her career, a place where she and partner Rand
Outbreak, economic ills dim luster of Japan's Olympic year
Outbreak, economic ills dim luster of Japan's Olympic year
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TOKYO (AP) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should be basking in the limelight this year in the run-up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Instead, the virus outbreak that has spread from China to even remote parts of Japan has Abe and his ruling Liberal Democratic Party
China plays «home» Olympic qualifier in Sydney due to virus
China plays «home» Olympic qualifier in Sydney due to virus
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SYDNEY (AP) - The Asian Football Confederation said Friday that China's scheduled home match against South Korea in the final round of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics will be held in Sydney due to concern over the China virus. The Chinese women's team has r
AP Was There: An Olympic 'Miracle On Ice' as US shocks USSR
AP Was There: An Olympic 'Miracle On Ice' as US shocks USSR
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EDITOR'S NOTE - The victory by the U.S. men's hockey team over the heavily favored Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics is widely regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Former AP Sports Editor Wick Temple later wrote: “The old rule th
In Lake Placid, a miracle from 40 years ago still inspires
In Lake Placid, a miracle from 40 years ago still inspires
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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) - The woman had been waiting for her opportunity for more than an hour, which was no big deal because, technically, she had been waiting 40 years. She went to the Lake Placid Center for the Arts on a frigid night earlier this week with
2010 Vancouver Games leader urges city to bid for 2030
2010 Vancouver Games leader urges city to bid for 2030
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - The leader of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics is urging the city to go for the 2030 Winter Games. John Furlong, who co-led the Vancouver bid and headed the organizing committee, made his pitch Thursday in a speech to the Vancouv
Olympic wrestling qualifier moves from China to Kyrgyzstan
Olympic wrestling qualifier moves from China to Kyrgyzstan
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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (AP) - The international governing body for wrestling has approved moving the Asian Olympic qualifier to Kyrgyzstan next month because of the coronavirus outbreak in China. United World Wrestling announced Thursday that the tour
AP PHOTOS: Olympic bidder Sapporo has erratic snowfall
AP PHOTOS: Olympic bidder Sapporo has erratic snowfall
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SAPPORO, Japan (AP) - After two months of almost no snow, Japan's northern city of Sapporo was overwhelmed with the white stuff. Earlier this month, about 14 inches (34 centimeters) fell in just six hours following the nearly barren months of December and Ja
And this opening day parade belongs to Marty Brennaman
And this opening day parade belongs to Marty Brennaman
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CINCINNATI (AP) - Longtime Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman will be the grand marshal for the 101st Findlay Market Opening Day Parade in Cincinnati on March 26. Brennaman, known for his signature call of “And this one belongs to the Reds!” aft
Trump vows to 'clean up' LA at Olympic meeting briefing
Trump vows to 'clean up' LA at Olympic meeting briefing
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday veered into politics during a briefing on preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, criticizing the city's political leadership for failing to curtail its homelessness epidemic. Trump said i
Shinzo Abe invites Donald Trump to Tokyo Olympics, president says
Shinzo Abe invites Donald Trump to Tokyo Olympics, president says
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President Trump said Tuesday he's been invited to the Summer Olympics and is considering a trip to Tokyo but hasn't committed to it. Speaking in Los Angeles, Mr. Trump said Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked him to attend the games. The Japanese leader is one o
Sablikova, Bloemen win world speedskating titles
Sablikova, Bloemen win world speedskating titles
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KEARNS, Utah (AP) - Martina Sablikova of the Czech Republic and Ted-Jan Bloemen of Canada won individual gold medals Thursday on the first day of the ISU World Single Distances Speedskating Championships at the Utah Olympic Oval. The Netherlands set a world r
The Latest: China says it's capable of defeating outbreak
The Latest: China says it's capable of defeating outbreak
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BEIJING (AP) - The Latest on a new virus that originated in China (all times local): 12:25 p.m. China’s U.N. ambassador says the government “is confident that it is capable of winning the fight” against the new virus, saying its efforts “are achievi
Tokyo, IOC officials reiterate that the Olympics are on
Tokyo, IOC officials reiterate that the Olympics are on
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TOKYO (AP) - Tokyo Olympic organizers reiterated their message on Thursday at the start of two days of meetings with the International Olympic Committee: the Summer Games will not be waylaid by the coronavirus that is spreading from neighboring China. “I w
