TENNIS '21: COVID questions key; Nadal, Djokovic eye records
TENNIS '21: COVID questions key; Nadal, Djokovic eye records
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When the 2020 men’s tennis season ended at the ATP Finals, Rafael Nadal captured a common sentiment that still holds true as the 2021 tennis season is set to begin this week. “The world is suffering a lot, so we are very lucky that we can play tennis,”
Iowa's Lee is ready to go to mat for title he wanted in '20
Iowa's Lee is ready to go to mat for title he wanted in '20
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Spencer Lee’s resume was almost complete last season. He went 18-0 as a junior, winning his first Big Ten individual title while leading the Hawkeyes to the conference team championship. He was Big Ten wrestler of the year, the NCAA
Top-ranked sumo wrestler Hakuho tests positive for virus
Top-ranked sumo wrestler Hakuho tests positive for virus
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TOKYO (AP) - Top-ranked sumo wrestler Hakuho has the coronavirus. Hakuho took a COVID-19 test after losing his sense of smell, the Japan Sumo Association said on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Mongolian-born rikishi was preparing for the New Year Grand Tournament
TENNIS '21: COVID questions key; Djokovic, Nadal eye records
TENNIS '21: COVID questions key; Djokovic, Nadal eye records
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When the 2020 men’s tennis season ended at the ATP Finals, Rafael Nadal captured a common sentiment that still holds true as the 2021 tennis season is set to begin this week. “The world is suffering a lot, so we are very lucky that we can play tennis,”
Top-ranked sumo wrestler tests positive for COVID-19
Top-ranked sumo wrestler tests positive for COVID-19
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TOKYO (AP) - A top-ranked sumo wrestler has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Japan Sumo Association on Tuesday said the wrestler, who goes by the name of Hakuho, underwent a polymerase chain reaction after detecting problems with his sense of smell.
Tick-Tock: The Tokyo Olympics hit the 200-days-to-go mark
Tick-Tock: The Tokyo Olympics hit the 200-days-to-go mark
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TOKYO (AP) - Tick-Tock-Tick. The countdown clock for the postponed Tokyo Olympics hit 200 days to go on Monday. Tick-Tock-Tick. Also on Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he would consider calling a state of emergency as new coronavirus case
The Latest: Thailand adds 745 virus cases, new restrictions
The Latest: Thailand adds 745 virus cases, new restrictions
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BANGKOK - Thailand registered 745 new coronavirus cases in two days on Monday with a new death reported in Bangkok, where a semi-lockdown went into effect, the government said. The Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration said the new infections bring the
The Latest: Japan's prime minister weighs state of emergency
The Latest: Japan's prime minister weighs state of emergency
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TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday vaccine approval was being speeded up and border controls beefed up to curb the spread of the coronavirus, and he promised to consider declaring a state of emergency. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and the g
The Latest: Duke-Florida State basketball game postponed
The Latest: Duke-Florida State basketball game postponed
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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Hours after No. 20 Duke said coach Mike Krzyzewski would sit out Saturday against No. 18 Florida State on Saturday after coming into close contact with a person who tested p
A race well run: Ex-Olympian retires after career of charity
A race well run: Ex-Olympian retires after career of charity
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Lillie Leatherwood, a Tuscaloosa police officer, two-time Olympian, and soon-to-be Alabama Sports Hall of Famer, believes that a person can do anything no matter where they’re from and no matter what their circumstances. This is a me
The Latest: Marquette women's hoops on pause
The Latest: Marquette women's hoops on pause
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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Marquette women’s basketball has paused activities because of a positive COVID-19 test. As a result, Marquette has postponed its scheduled games Sunday against No. 18 DePa
The name game: A few athletes primed for breakouts in '21
The name game: A few athletes primed for breakouts in '21
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For some, the sky's the limit, which also just happens to be the title of the book written by 12-year-old British skateboarder Sky Brown. For others, it’s no stretch that big things appear ahead. Exhibit A: 7-foot-2 Denver Nuggets center Bol Bol and hi
2020 sports quiz: Brady to Bundesliga, Big Ten to Brooklyn
2020 sports quiz: Brady to Bundesliga, Big Ten to Brooklyn
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You’ve had time to shelter at home and bone up. Your 2020 year-end sports quiz awaits. Like much else these days, quizzes will be graded on the curve: January The IOC sets conduct guidelines for athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. What does it specifically bar
Welcome 2021: The year of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Welcome 2021: The year of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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TOKYO (AP) - The year of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is arriving. That would be 2021. Ever since the Olympics were postponed nine months ago, local organizers and the IOC have been biding their time. They've said we'll have to wait until early in 2021 for detail
Johnny Weir among three elected to skating Hall of Fame
Johnny Weir among three elected to skating Hall of Fame
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir has been elected to the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Also elected to the Class of 2021 are Sandy Schwomeyer Lamb and Gale Tanger. Due to the COVD-19 pandemic, their inductions will be p
Jonny Weir among three elected to skating Hall of Fame
Jonny Weir among three elected to skating Hall of Fame
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir has been elected to the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Also elected to the Class of 2021 are Sandy Schwomeyer Lamb and Gale Tanger. Due to the COVD-19 pandemic, their inductions will be p
Handball tourney sets new name, flag for Russia; anthem TBD
Handball tourney sets new name, flag for Russia; anthem TBD
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BASEL, Switzerland (AP) - Replacements for Russia's name and flag are in place for a handball world championship in Egypt, but the national anthem still needs a backup. The International Handball Federation announced that it has set conditions under which a R
Tokyo Games: All 68 domestic sponsors agree to new contracts
Tokyo Games: All 68 domestic sponsors agree to new contracts
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TOKYO (AP) - Tokyo Olympic officials said Thursday they have reached a “basic agreement” with all 68 domestic sponsors to extend their contracts into next year to support the postponed Games. Japanese domestic sponsors have contributed a record of $3.3 b
Novelist Yu Miri: Olympics not helping Fukushima rebuilding
Novelist Yu Miri: Olympics not helping Fukushima rebuilding
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TOKYO (AP) - Yu Miri, who won this year’s National Book Award for translated literature, says Tokyo’s Ueno Park, where a homeless man kills himself in her award-winning story, looks very clean ahead of next summer's Olympics. Still, she says, that doesn'
Tokyo Olympics name Hiroshi Sasaki director for ceremonies
Tokyo Olympics name Hiroshi Sasaki director for ceremonies
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TOKYO (AP) - The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee appointed Hiroshi Sasaki on Wednesday as the head creative director for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics and Paralympics. He replaces Mansai Nomura, a well-known actor in traditional Japan
NBA studying ways to bring games back overseas in future
NBA studying ways to bring games back overseas in future
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The NBA is still looking at scenarios that could allow teams to play in Europe and China again next season, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said Tuesday. Tatum also said the NBA’s season-opening doubleheader Tuesday night would be shown in China on Tencent,
Official costs of Tokyo Olympics up by 22% to $15.4 billion
Official costs of Tokyo Olympics up by 22% to $15.4 billion
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TOKYO (AP) - The official cost of the postponed Tokyo Olympics has increased by 22%, the local organizing committee said in unveiling its new budget on Tuesday. In an online news conference, organizers said the Olympics will cost $15.4 billion to stage. This
NWHL semifinals, final to air live on NBCSN in February
NWHL semifinals, final to air live on NBCSN in February
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Women's professional hockey will be televised live in the U.S. by a major cable network for the first time when NBC Sports Network airs the National Women's Hockey League semifinals and final in early February. The NHWL and NBC Sports will announce the histor
Official costs of Tokyo Olympics up by 22% to 15.4 billion
Official costs of Tokyo Olympics up by 22% to 15.4 billion
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TOKYO (AP) - The official cost of the postponed Tokyo Olympics has increased by 22%, the local organizing committee said Tuesday in unveiling its new budget. In an on-line news conference, organizers said the Olympics will now cost $15.4 billion to stage. Thi
USOPC chair: Russia decision angered and disappointed people
USOPC chair: Russia decision angered and disappointed people
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The chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said the recent decision to reduce doping punishments against Russia “really angered and disappointed many people, including ourselves.” The statement Monday from Susanne Lyons was part of a newly con
Ice dancers training in West Palm eye Beijing Olympics
Ice dancers training in West Palm eye Beijing Olympics
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BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) - A skating duo - her from Boca Raton, him from Kazakhstan - hope to ice dance their way into the next Winter Olympics. And their path to competition runs through an ice rink in West Palm Beach, where a two-time Olympic gold medalist an
Tokyo Olympics Q&A: Costs, IOC, COVID-19, and vaccinations
Tokyo Olympics Q&A: Costs, IOC, COVID-19, and vaccinations
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TOKYO (AP) - Much of the focus on the Tokyo Olympics has been on the unprecedented postponement because of the pandemic, and how the Olympics can be held in seven months. The focus leading up to Christmas falls on the budget and the increasing costs that are
Olympians Bellingham, Bremer named to congressional panel
Olympians Bellingham, Bremer named to congressional panel
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Gold medalist and former Olympic executive Norm Bellingham and Olympian Eli Bremer have been named to a congressional committee to study possible reforms in America's Olympic system. Also chosen for the panel by Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado, were athlete ag
Kremlin happy Russians will be able to compete at Olympics
Kremlin happy Russians will be able to compete at Olympics
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MOSCOW (AP) - The Kremlin voiced regret Friday about the ruling that banned Russia from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics, but emphasized that the verdict would still allow the country's athletes to compete. The Court of Arbitration fo
IOC accused of ignoring human rights for 2022 Beijing Games
IOC accused of ignoring human rights for 2022 Beijing Games
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A coalition representing ethnic minorities in China is again accusing the International Olympic Committee of ignoring widespread human rights abuses as the country prepares to hold the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Rights groups speaking for Tibetans, Uig
Column: Another Russian ban not worth paper it's printed on
Column: Another Russian ban not worth paper it's printed on
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Pigs will fly before we see an Olympics without doping. Fantastic as that sounds, it’s practically a guarantee. Let’s be clear: The Olympics, and all big-time sports for that matter, were never really “clean.” But with the establishment of anti-dopin
All agree: Russia gets a win in latest doping decision
All agree: Russia gets a win in latest doping decision
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Russia and its detractors found some rare common ground regarding the doping scandal that has engulfed the Olympics and the international sports world for the past six years. The Russians portrayed Thursday's decision to reduce their penalties at the Olympic
Russia claims victory with loopholes in Olympic sanctions
Russia claims victory with loopholes in Olympic sanctions
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Russian sports officials were in an upbeat mood Thursday after finding crucial loopholes in the decision to ban the country from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling, which halved a proposed four-
Russia banned from using its name, flag at next 2 Olympics
Russia banned from using its name, flag at next 2 Olympics
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GENEVA (AP) - Russia was banned Thursday from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years. The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling also blocked Russia from bidding to host major sporting
Russian banned from using name, flag, anthem at next 2 Olympics
Russian banned from using name, flag, anthem at next 2 Olympics
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Russian banned from using name, flag, anthem at next 2 Olympics.
Russia awaits ruling on Olympic ban for flag, anthem
Russia awaits ruling on Olympic ban for flag, anthem
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GENEVA (AP) - Russia will find out Thursday if its name, flag and anthem will be banned from the next two Olympics and all world championships for up to four years because of state-backed doping. The Court of Arbitration for Sport is preparing to publish a ru
Ruling on Russian doping case to be announced Thursday
Ruling on Russian doping case to be announced Thursday
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The ruling on whether Russia can keep its name and flag for the Olympics will be announced on Thursday. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Wednesday that three of its arbitrators held a four-day hearing last month in the disp
Qatar to host 2030 Asian Games, Saudi Arabia in 2034
Qatar to host 2030 Asian Games, Saudi Arabia in 2034
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MUSCAT, Oman (AP) - The 2030 Asian Games were awarded to Doha on Wednesday and the 2034 event went to Riyadh after a deal was struck between the rival nations. The Qatari capital of Doha beat Saudi Arabian counterpart Riyadh for the 2030 Games in the vote at
US water polo players flock to Europe to prepare for Tokyo
US water polo players flock to Europe to prepare for Tokyo
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CHICAGO (AP) - One day, after another grueling practice with his water polo team in Italy, Ben Hallock hopped on a scooter and drove to the top of a nearby mountain. Unfurled below the promising American center was the picturesque Liguria coast. “The scener
Tokyo Games relay opens in 100 days with 10,000 torchbearers
Tokyo Games relay opens in 100 days with 10,000 torchbearers
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TOKYO (AP) - The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics is to start in just over three months, and it faces the same questions as the Olympics about being held safely during the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers said Tuesday the relay is to begin on Mar
