Moore, Marks earn US women’s Olympic surfing spots
Moore, Marks earn US women’s Olympic surfing spots
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HONOLUA BAY, Hawaii (AP) - Carissa Moore of Honolulu and Caroline Marks of Melbourne Beach, Florida, qualified for the two spots on the U.S. women’s Olympic surfing team Sunday. Moore and Marks finished as the top two American women on the 2019 World Surf L
Doping report obtained by AP shows depths of Russia cover-up
Doping report obtained by AP shows depths of Russia cover-up
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The Russians were running out of time. Experts from the World Anti-Doping Agency were heading to Moscow to finally receive the trove of data they’d been seeking for two years. Instead of getting ready to hand it over, Russian authorities stayed busy in a ro
IOC angered by Russian gov’t in denial over doping scandal
IOC angered by Russian gov’t in denial over doping scandal
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MOSCOW (AP) - Condemning Russian state authorities on Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee says their latest cheating attempt in a years-long doping scandal is an insult to the sports world. “The IOC will support the toughest sanctions against all t
Romania picks Rădoi as coach ahead of Euro 2020 playoffs
Romania picks Rădoi as coach ahead of Euro 2020 playoffs
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romania’s soccer federation says it promoted Mirel Rădoi to coach the national team ahead of the European Championship playoffs. The 38-year-old Rădoi will begin with a single-game playoff away to Iceland in March. The winner adv
Japan looking for big ‘medal bounce’ as Olympic host nation
Japan looking for big ‘medal bounce’ as Olympic host nation
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TOKYO (AP) - Countries playing host to the Olympics usually get a medal “bounce,” pushed by cheering fans and the advantage of being at home. Mitsugi Ogata also brought up the opposite possibility - the “home-field disadvantage.” Otaga was named Tuesd
Analysis: Russia cheats again _ and laughs its way to Tokyo
Analysis: Russia cheats again _ and laughs its way to Tokyo
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The message the World Anti-Doping Agency sent Monday, in case everyone in the sports world hadn’t already heard it: Russia can cheat and get away with it. In fact, the Russians can pin up pictures of WADA’s leaders on their bulletin boards, draw clown’
Olympic champ Bruny Surin loses in run for local Quebec seat
Olympic champ Bruny Surin loses in run for local Quebec seat
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LAVAL, Quebec (AP) - Olympic champion sprinter Bruny Surin was just beaten to the tape in his first political race. He ran in a municipal district contest in Laval, Quebec, outside Montreal. He lost Sunday by 82 votes in his bid to become councilor. Surin ha
WADA panel recommends neutral status for Russia at Olympics, ban from hosting major events for 4 yea
WADA panel recommends neutral status for Russia at Olympics, ban from hosting major events for 4 yea
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MONTREAL (AP) - WADA panel recommends neutral status for Russia at Olympics, ban from hosting major events for 4 years.
Embattled Russian track president Dmitry Shlyakhtin resigns
Embattled Russian track president Dmitry Shlyakhtin resigns
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MOSCOW (AP) - The president of the Russian track and field federation has resigned two days after he was accused of obstructing an anti-doping investigation using fake medical documents. Dmitry Shlyakhtin has told an emergency federation conference in Moscow
Russia faces possible track expulsion over faked documents
Russia faces possible track expulsion over faked documents
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MOSCOW (AP) - The governing body for track and field will consider expelling Russia from membership following new charges that senior officials faked medical records. Russia has been suspended by World Athletics, formerly known as the IAAF, over widespread do
Critics: Tahoe resort project would hamper fire evacuations
Critics: Tahoe resort project would hamper fire evacuations
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OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - Conservationists trying to block expansion of the Lake Tahoe ski resort that hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics say the developer is trying to hide the impacts of the project on the pristine mountain environment. In legal action, th
World high jump champion assails Russian track officials
World high jump champion assails Russian track officials
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MOSCOW (AP) - Three-time world high jump champion Mariya Lasitskene assailed Russian track leaders Friday after they were charged with using fake medical documents during an investigation, saying they have made a “doping nightmare” even worse. Lasitskene
Kremlin says charges don’t hurt Russia’s Olympic plans
Kremlin says charges don’t hurt Russia’s Olympic plans
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MOSCOW (AP) - The Kremlin says a raft of new charges against the Russian track federation won’t derail the country’s preparations to compete in next year’s Olympics. Federation president Dmitry Shlyakhtin and anti-doping official Elena Ikonnikova were a
IOC’s Bach asked to intervene in Tokyo Olympic labor dispute
IOC’s Bach asked to intervene in Tokyo Olympic labor dispute
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TOKYO (AP) - An international trade union wants IOC President Thomas Bach to intervene and investigate alleged labor and safety violations at venues being built for next year’s Tokyo Olympics. The Building and Wood Workers’ International has been critica
Human rights experts debate risks and gains for FIFA, IOC
Human rights experts debate risks and gains for FIFA, IOC
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GENEVA (AP) - The tricky balancing act for sports bodies to push progressive policies while supporting host nations with human rights issues was in the spotlight at the United Nations on Thursday. FIFA and the International Olympic Committee were both praise
Top Russian track official suspended in obstruction case
Top Russian track official suspended in obstruction case
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MONACO (AP) - The president of Russia’s track and field federation and its top anti-doping official were suspended Thursday on suspicion of obstructing an investigation, in a blow to Russia’s preparations for the 2020 Olympics. The Athletics Integrity Uni
Snowboarding visionary Jake Burton Carpenter dies at 65
Snowboarding visionary Jake Burton Carpenter dies at 65
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Whether you had a gold medal hanging from your neck, were just learning how to stand on a snowboard, or were one of those flustered skiers wondering where all the kids in the baggy pants were coming from, you knew the name “Burton.” Jake Burton Carpenter
Anti-doping lab in Thailand shut down, leaving gap in system
Anti-doping lab in Thailand shut down, leaving gap in system
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MONTREAL (AP) - The only authorized anti-doping laboratory in southeast Asia has been forced to suspend operations, leaving a gap in coverage for much of the region. The World Anti-Doping Agency has ruled the National Doping Control Centre in Thailand can’
Paris hoteliers angered by IOC sponsorship deal with Airbnb
Paris hoteliers angered by IOC sponsorship deal with Airbnb
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The newest Olympic sponsor has sparked the ire of French hoteliers, who have suspended their collaboration with 2024 Paris Games organizers over fears the IOC’s agreement with home-sharing company Airbnb will create unfair competition. The nine-year, five-g
Tokyo Olympics: Japanese, English _ but where’s the French?
Tokyo Olympics: Japanese, English _ but where’s the French?
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TOKYO (AP) - The French language has been almost invisible during the drawn-out preparations for next year’s Tokyo Olympics. News conferences in Tokyo are conducted in Japanese or in English - or with English interpretation. Signs around the organizing comm
Bale in Madrid jibe after helping Wales reach Euro 2020
Bale in Madrid jibe after helping Wales reach Euro 2020
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Gareth Bale laughed and danced with his Welsh international teammates behind a flag that had the message: “Wales. Golf. Madrid. In That Order.” The forward can look forward to playing in another major tournament with Wales after helping the national team
Bach says opponents of Olympic marathon move wanted an edge
Bach says opponents of Olympic marathon move wanted an edge
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LONDON (AP) - Athletes who opposed moving the Olympic marathons and race walks from Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo wanted a competitive edge, IOC President Thomas Bach said Monday. The International Olympic Committee decided last month to move the race
Paris mayor disturbed by new Olympic sponsor Airbnb
Paris mayor disturbed by new Olympic sponsor Airbnb
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LONDON (AP) - The IOC signed up Airbnb as an Olympic sponsor sparking concerns from 2024 host city Paris that the home-sharing company is contributing to the rising cost of rents in the French capital. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who has been at odds with Airbn
WADA ruling on Russian doping next month, IOC anti total ban
WADA ruling on Russian doping next month, IOC anti total ban
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LONDON (AP) - The International Olympic Committee signaled on Monday it would not welcome a blanket ban on Russian athletes as the World Anti-Doping Agency said it expects to rule next month on whether drug-testing data was manipulated. WADA’s compliance re
Olympic marathon could start, finish at Sapporo’s Odori Park
Olympic marathon could start, finish at Sapporo’s Odori Park
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TOKYO (AP) - The Tokyo Olympic marathons and race walks, moved last month to the northern city of Sapporo to avoid the capital’s summer heat, are likely to start and finish in the city’s Odori Park. Tokyo organizers met with city prefectural officials on
Fentanyl overdose kills Washington state Olympic athlete
Fentanyl overdose kills Washington state Olympic athlete
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MARYSVILLE, Wash. (AP) - Washington state medical examiners have confirmed that an Olympic discus thrower found dead in his hotel room in September died from a fentanyl overdose. KOMO-TV reports that Snohomish County medical examiners ruled that the death of
England, Czech Republic, France and Turkey reach Euro 2020
England, Czech Republic, France and Turkey reach Euro 2020
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England qualified in style for the 2020 European Championship, while the Czech Republic, France and Turkey also booked their places Thursday at next year’s tournament. England only needed a draw to qualify but Harry Kane scored a hat trick in a 7-0 win ove
Ancient cup given to 1st marathon victor returned to Greece
Ancient cup given to 1st marathon victor returned to Greece
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) - An ancient Greek cup awarded as a prize to the marathon winner in the first modern Olympics of 1896 has been returned to Athens from a German university. Greece’s Culture Ministry says the 6th century B.C. pottery vessel was considere
Singer Andrea Bocelli: 'Absurd' to shun opera legend Domingo
Singer Andrea Bocelli: 'Absurd' to shun opera legend Domingo
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MIAMI (AP) - Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is staunchly defending opera legend Placido Domingo, calling it «absurd» that opera houses have canceled the star's performances over sexual harassment allegations before they are fully investigated. &laqu
Top of Tokyo: Observation decks offer panoramic city views
Top of Tokyo: Observation decks offer panoramic city views
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TOKYO (AP) - Tokyo is a gigantic concrete jungle built on layers of tradition and culture. It's difficult to grasp the enormity of Japan's capital in just a few days. One way to gain some perspective on the complex city is to get above it - way above it. Ski
Israel says Expo 2020 in Dubai is a bridge to Arab world
Israel says Expo 2020 in Dubai is a bridge to Arab world
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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's commissioner to Expo 2020 in Dubai says next year's world fair offers the country an opportunity to present a fresh face to the Arab world. Elazar Cohen says Monday he's sure Israel will draw much interest from the Emirati hosts and
Ionescu and No. 1 Oregon stun US women's national team
Ionescu and No. 1 Oregon stun US women's national team
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Top-ranked Oregon did something that few teams have done in the last two decades - beat the U.S. women's national team. Sabrina Ionescu scored 25 of her 30 points in the second half to lead the Ducks to the stunning 93-86 victory Saturday
Alaska figure skater brings his emotions to the ice
Alaska figure skater brings his emotions to the ice
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Keegan Messing has always skated with passion and showmanship. Whether he is channeling Charlie Chaplin, Gene Kelly or the Incredible Hulk, he is a storyteller capable of charming audiences from Fur Rendezvous to the Olympics. He is 2
UConn, Louisville to host US women's team in exhibitions
UConn, Louisville to host US women's team in exhibitions
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - UConn and Louisville will host the U.S. Women's national basketball team in winter exhibition games in preparation for next year's Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The fifth-ranked Huskies will host the national team Jan. 27 in Storrs
Israeli robotics delegation to Dubai marks warming Gulf ties
Israeli robotics delegation to Dubai marks warming Gulf ties
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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's prime minister is greeting its triumphant teen delegation's return from the unofficial «Robotics Olympics» in a groundbreaking visit to Dubai. The team's second place finish at the FIRST Global Challenge and the warm welc
IOC's large role in anti-doping creates conflict of interest
IOC's large role in anti-doping creates conflict of interest
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KATOWICE, Poland (AP) - The idea made sense. Given the rampant amount of drug abuse in Olympic sports, the sports world needed a global watchdog. But who would pay for that sort of operation? The International Olympic Committee decided it would split the bil
NBC's Bell, producer for Fallon and Olympics, departs
NBC's Bell, producer for Fallon and Olympics, departs
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NEW YORK (AP) - NBC executive Jim Bell, who has produced the last four Olympics for the network and been in charge backstage at Jimmy Fallon's «Tonight» show for the past year, says he's leaving NBC. Bell said in a statement that the timing was pe
Jepkosgei wins NYC in 1st marathon, Kamworor takes men's
Jepkosgei wins NYC in 1st marathon, Kamworor takes men's
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NEW YORK (AP) - Joyciline Jepkosgei had never pushed her powerful legs over 26.2 miles. It hardly showed Sunday - certainly not as she drove away from marathon veteran Mary Keitany. Jepkosgei upset the four-time New York City Marathon champion to win the wome
Stanford women get special opportunity to face top Americans
Stanford women get special opportunity to face top Americans
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STANFORD, Calif. (AP) - Layshia Clarendon can only imagine back to her college days at the University of California in Berkeley having the opportunity to match up with the best women's players in the world, like Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi. Tara VanDerveer's y
Kenya's Mary Keitany eyes 5th NYC Marathon title in 6 years
Kenya's Mary Keitany eyes 5th NYC Marathon title in 6 years
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NEW YORK (AP) - Mary Keitany is back for another bolt through the boroughs. Facing a thin field, the 37-year-old Kenyan will try for her fifth title in six years at the New York City Marathon on Sunday. A year ago, she finished 17 seconds off the course recor
