The Latest: Sweden warns of possible local lockdowns
The Latest: Sweden warns of possible local lockdowns
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STOCKHOLM - The Swedish government warned Wednesday of possible local lockdowns for the first time in the pandemic as it fears a new wave following an increase of cases in some regions after weeks of a relatively stable spread of the coronavirus. “The situa
The Latest: UK to urge cease-fires to allow vaccinations
The Latest: UK to urge cease-fires to allow vaccinations
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UNITED NATIONS -- British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says he will urge the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution calling for cease-fires in conflict zones to allow the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines. Britain holds the council presidency this month an
Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid Olympic worries
Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid Olympic worries
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TOKYO (AP) - Months after other major economies, Japan began giving the first coronavirus vaccines to front-line health workers Wednesday. Many are wondering if the campaign will reach enough people, and in time, to save a Summer Olympics already delayed a ye
Rural governor talks of canceling local Olympic torch relay
Rural governor talks of canceling local Olympic torch relay
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TOKYO (AP) - A governor in a western Japanese prefecture is talking about canceling torch relay events in his area ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. The Japanese news agency Kyodo reported Wednesday that Gov. Tatsuya Maruyama of Shimane prefecture is unhappy wit
Japan's first coronavirus vaccinations have been given to health workers, starting a campaign crucia
Japan's first coronavirus vaccinations have been given to health workers, starting a campaign crucia
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TOKYO (AP) - Japan's first coronavirus vaccinations have been given to health workers, starting a campaign crucial to Tokyo Olympics.
Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid supply worry
Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid supply worry
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TOKYO (AP) - Japan's first coronavirus shots were given to health workers Wednesday, beginning the vaccination campaign considered crucial to holding the already delayed Tokyo Olympics. The government gave its belated first approval for shots developed and su
Canada opposition party says Olympics shouldn't be in China
Canada opposition party says Olympics shouldn't be in China
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TORONTO (AP) - Canada’s main opposition party on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to press the International Olympic Committee to move the 2022 Winter Olympics out of Beijing because China is committing a genocide against more tha
Olympic boxing qualification events canceled, postponed
Olympic boxing qualification events canceled, postponed
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - A global boxing qualifying tournament for the Tokyo Olympics has been canceled and a European event was postponed from April to June. The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday plans were changed because of “current challe
Sydney police say 1996 Olympic swimmer ran drug syndicate
Sydney police say 1996 Olympic swimmer ran drug syndicate
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SYDNEY (AP) - Former Olympic swimmer Scott Miller was in custody on Tuesday and charged with drug trafficking after Australian police seized methamphetamine valued at 2 million Australian dollars ($1.6 million) and accused him of directing a criminal syndicat
Tokyo Olympics to pick Mori replacement; is a woman likely?
Tokyo Olympics to pick Mori replacement; is a woman likely?
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TOKYO (AP) - Yoshiro Mori's replacement as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee is expected to be named very quickly. The 83-year-old former prime minister was forced to step down last week after making demeaning remarks about women. Basic
Atlanta United signs Argentine midfielder Santiago Sosa
Atlanta United signs Argentine midfielder Santiago Sosa
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ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta United has bolstered a week spot by signing defensive midfielder Santiago Sosa on a transfer from Argentina's River Plate club. The 21-year-old Sosa represented Argentina at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup and could be in line to play for
Olympic powerbroker to go on trial in Geneva in forgery case
Olympic powerbroker to go on trial in Geneva in forgery case
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GENEVA (AP) - Olympic powerbroker Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah will go on trial in Switzerland this month in a forgery case he has said is linked to political rivalry within Kuwait’s royal family. The case has essentially removed one of the most influenti
EXPLAINER: Japan's latest Olympic controversy
EXPLAINER: Japan's latest Olympic controversy
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TOKYO (AP) - Japan's latest Olympic controversy - the reluctant resignation of Japanese organizing committee head Yoshiro Mori over sexist comments - comes as its citizens are increasingly expressing wariness and opposition over Tokyo's hosting of the delaye
Aussie sailor could be going for cousin's job on SailGP boat
Aussie sailor could be going for cousin's job on SailGP boat
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Lisa Darmanin is eager to break the glass ceiling on the Australia SailGP Team, even if it means dislodging her cousin and Olympic sailing partner, Jason Waterhouse. Darmanin was one of three top Aussie women sailors who participated in an invitational camp r
Yoshiro Mori says he is resigning as president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee.
Yoshiro Mori says he is resigning as president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee.
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TOKYO (AP) - Yoshiro Mori says he is resigning as president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee.
Tokyo Olympics: Yoshiro Mori to leave but gender issue remains
Tokyo Olympics: Yoshiro Mori to leave but gender issue remains
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TOKYO -- Yoshiro Mori was expected to resign Friday as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee following sexist comments implying women talk too much. Mori's departure at an executive board meeting comes after more than a week of non-stop crit
Alex Morgan back with US national team, daughter in tow
Alex Morgan back with US national team, daughter in tow
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Alex Morgan is still adjusting to her career as a working mom - and that means those post-practice naps are making way for daughter Charlie's schedule. Morgan has returned to the U.S. national team in time for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup as well as this sum
The Latest: US Olympic wrestling trials in Texas in April
The Latest: US Olympic wrestling trials in Texas in April
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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The U.S. Olympic wrestling trials will be held April 2-3 in Fort Worth, Texas, where a limited number of spectators will be allowed at Dickies Arena. The trials, originally
Gut-Behrami wins elusive gold in worlds opener, Shiffrin 3rd
Gut-Behrami wins elusive gold in worlds opener, Shiffrin 3rd
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CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) - Lara Gut-Behrami dashed to gold in the women’s super-G at the skiing world championships Thursday, and Mikaela Shiffrin took bronze in her first speed race in more than a year. Gut-Behrami mastered the sun-bathed Olympia dell
Reports: Mori to resign Tokyo Olympics over sexist remarks
Reports: Mori to resign Tokyo Olympics over sexist remarks
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TOKYO (AP) - The long saga of Yoshiro Mori appears to be near the end. Japan's Kyodo news agency and others reported on Thursday - citing unnamed sources - that Yoshiro Mori will step down on Friday as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee
Pandemic shakes up Olympic gymnastics qualification
Pandemic shakes up Olympic gymnastics qualification
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The United States, Russia and China were each given an extra entry to the Olympic women's gymnastics competition in Tokyo on Wednesday after the coronavirus pandemic forced a shake-up in qualifying. The International Gymnastics Fe
NBC will air opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics live
NBC will air opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics live
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U.S. Olympic viewers who have long clamored to view the opening ceremony live when it hasn't been in North America will finally get their wish. NBC plans to air the opening ceremony from the Tokyo Olympics live on Friday, July 23. With Tokyo 13 hours ahead o
The Latest: Japan will begin giving COVID vaccine next week
The Latest: Japan will begin giving COVID vaccine next week
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TOKYO - Japan will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine next week, with medical experts at the pandemic's frontlines the first recipients. “We will make every effort to prepare for everything,” Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said at a meeting of rulin
A look at what quarantine is like in Olympic-host Japan
A look at what quarantine is like in Olympic-host Japan
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TOKYO (AP) - What’s it like traveling to Japan, six months ahead of the Olympics? Almost impossible, unless you’re a Japanese national or a foreigner with resident status. A state of emergency for a large part of the country means that even those specia
Lamoureux twins retire after 14 years with USA Hockey
Lamoureux twins retire after 14 years with USA Hockey
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USA Hockey’s twin-sister Lamoureux tandem is retiring after 14 years of international competition. Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando made the announcement in an article titled “More than Medals” that was published Tuesday on The
Skating-crazy Dutch defy pandemic by taking to outdoor ice
Skating-crazy Dutch defy pandemic by taking to outdoor ice
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DOORN, Netherlands (AP) - A deep winter freeze gripping the Netherlands is reawakening the national obsession with skating on frozen canals. With subzero temperatures forecast to last more than a week, ice fever was sweeping the nation Tuesday, offering a wel
Tokyo Olympics face another problem because of its president
Tokyo Olympics face another problem because of its president
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TOKYO (AP) - The postponed Tokyo Olympics have yet another problem besides the pandemic. This time it’s Yoshiro Mori, the president of the local organizing committee. Mori made derogatory comments about women almost a week ago in a meeting of the Japanese O
Tokyo Olympics have yet another problem: It's President Mori
Tokyo Olympics have yet another problem: It's President Mori
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TOKYO (AP) - The postponed Tokyo Olympics have yet another problem besides the pandemic. This time it’s Yoshiro Mori, the president of the local organizing committee. Mori made derogatory comments about women almost a week ago in a meeting of the Japanese
World champs in women's curling canceled for 2nd year in row
World champs in women's curling canceled for 2nd year in row
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GENEVA (AP) - The world championship in women’s curling were canceled for the second straight year on Monday, disrupting qualification for the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The World Curling governing body said local health officials in Schaffhausen, Switzerland,
Opposition remains strong to Tokyo Games after Mori remarks
Opposition remains strong to Tokyo Games after Mori remarks
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TOKYO (AP) - Public opposition remains strong in Japan to holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics following derogatory remarks about women made last week by the head of the local organizing committee. A telephone survey over the weekend by Japanese news agency
Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67
Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67
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LAS VEGAS (AP) - Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world by beating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight title in only his eighth pro fight, has died. He was 67. Spinks, who lived his later years in Las Vegas, died Friday night, acc
AP Interview: Olympic champion adds voice to #MeToo movement
AP Interview: Olympic champion adds voice to #MeToo movement
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Before she could join sailing classes near her home in Athens, Sofia Bekatorou had to show an instructor she could tie a basic knot properly. Passing the test at age 8 changed her life. Bekatorou spent her first afternoons in a bathtub-s
Column: Arctic city throws hat in ring for Summer Olympics
Column: Arctic city throws hat in ring for Summer Olympics
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Erkki Parkkinen had just come in from a lovely February day in Salla. The temperature climbed all the way to minus-10 degrees Celsius - roughly 14 degrees Fahrenheit. After a sluggish start to snow season, there's now plenty of white stuff for skiing and othe
US men's soccer opens Olympic qualifying March 18 in Mexico
US men's soccer opens Olympic qualifying March 18 in Mexico
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MIAMI (AP) - The United States under-24 team will open men’s Olympic soccer qualifying against Costa Rica on March 18 at the CONCACAF tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico. The revised schedule announced Friday by the Confederation of North and Central America
AP PHOTOS: Beijing Winter Olympics venues with 1 year to go
AP PHOTOS: Beijing Winter Olympics venues with 1 year to go
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BEIJING (AP) - Beijing Olympic organizers showed off the downhill skiing venue and the world’s longest bobsled and luge track on Friday, one year ahead of the scheduled opening of the 2022 Winter Games. A new and still bumpy road wound up to the venues, car
Skiing worlds in Cortina will lack fans but not scenery
Skiing worlds in Cortina will lack fans but not scenery
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Watching racers whizz through the Tofana schuss at top speed could be the signature image of the skiing world championships. Wedged between two massive walls of rock near the top of the women’s downhill course, the schuss, or “chute,” hurtles skiers dow
No cheering, no bars, less intimacy to ensure safe Olympics
No cheering, no bars, less intimacy to ensure safe Olympics
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No cheering for athletes, no visiting bars and restaurants in Tokyo, less intimacy in the Olympic village. Take enough masks for the entire stay but avoid wearing one with an unofficial sponsor logo. Do not use public transport without permission. Ground rule
USA's Osterman looks to end decorated softball career on top
USA's Osterman looks to end decorated softball career on top
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Cat Osterman is primed to end her softball career on top. The dominant left-handed pitcher is set to compete for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics, then she will defend her individual championship at Athletes Unlimited later this year before retiring. Osterman w
IOC urges US government to help curb Saudi broadcast piracy
IOC urges US government to help curb Saudi broadcast piracy
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Aiming to curb Saudi Arabia's piracy of Qatar-owned sports broadcasts, the International Olympic Committee has urged the U.S. government to keep the country on its watch list for intellectual property protection. “We are extrem
Norway predicted to top medals table at Winter Olympics
Norway predicted to top medals table at Winter Olympics
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Norway is predicted to top the medals table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, according to one forecast released a year before the games are to open. The Beijing Olympics are set to begin on Feb. 4, 2022. Norway, which also topped the final medal standings a
