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Denis Oswald to run for IOC president

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:40:31 -0400

LONDON - The race for the IOC presidency is getting crowded, with Switzerland's Denis Oswald becoming the fifth declared candidate to succeed Jacques Rogge.

AP Interview: Rogge praises wrestling's changes

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:23:48 -0400

LONDON - Wrestling's governing body has "reacted well" and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques Rogge said.

Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:36 -0400

DURHAM, North Carolina - Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach.

Pistorius, Semenya off Olympic funding program

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:12:05 -0400

JOHANNESBURG - Oscar Pistorius and Caster Semenya have been left off a list of athletes to receive funding by the South African Olympic Committee ahead of the 2016 Rio Games.

Taiwan's Wu confirms he'll run for IOC presidency

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:46:42 -0400

TAIPEI, Taiwan - C.K. Wu confirmed Thursday he is running for president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the fourth candidate and the second from Asia bidding to replace Jacques Rogge.

Murofushi loses appeal at CAS in IOC election case

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:07:41 -0400

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Former Olympic champion Koji Murofushi has lost his appeal against disqualification from an election to become an IOC member representing athletes.

Beach volleyball tour back after 10-year absence

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:59:40 -0400

Americans have been piling up Olympic medals since beach volleyball joined the Summer Games in 1996. Domestic pro tours have come and gone. The NCAA has even sanctioned the sport for collegiate competition.

Boudia leads US team for world championships

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:34:23 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Olympic gold medalist David Boudia leads a team of 15 American divers who will compete at the world championships in Barcelona, Spain, in July.

Russian oligarchs foot most of 2014 Sochi Olympics

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:50:15 -0400

SOCHI, Russia - The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin's slope, Gazprom's gondola lift and Sberbank's ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt about who is paying for the 2014 Winter Games: Russia's business powerhouses.

New wrestling rules used in LA exhibition

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:32:08 -0400

LOS ANGELES - American Jordan Oliver had a late takedown to beat Russia's Magomed Kurbanaliev in the opening match Sunday in United 4 Wrestling, a three-team exhibition at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.

Wrestling rules changed to keep sport in Olympics

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:34:29 -0400

MOSCOW - Wrestling's governing body hopes rule changes designed to make matches more exciting and easier to understand will get the sport back in the Olympics.

FILA approves new rules to keep wrestling in games

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:32:03 -0400

MOSCOW - Wrestling's governing body has approved new rule and constitutional changes aimed at modernizing the sport and keeping it in the Olympics after 2016.

Denmark's Hoyer wins presidency of badminton body

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:44:05 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body.

Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:46:31 -0400

Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?

Column: Restore wrestling, give others fair shot

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:25:51 -0400

Wrestling is heeding the harshest of wakeup calls.

Prince to miss a few weeks to play for Russia

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:37 -0400

Epiphanny Prince is headed to Russia.

Basketball Australia hires Joyce as women's coach

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:49:20 -0400

SYDNEY - Basketball Australia has hired Brendan Joyce as head coach of the Australian Opals women's basketball team in a deal that runs through the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.

Foot healed, Blanka Vlasic will return at NY meet

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:42:13 -0400

At the height of her success, high jumper Blanka Vlasic had to relearn how to leap.

US, Russia and Iran work to save Olympic wrestling

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:21:08 -0400

UNITED NATIONS - In Iran, Olympic wrestling champion Jordan Burroughs felt like Justin Bieber, LeBron James and Tom Brady all rolled into one.

Vikings see the light with design of new stadium

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:58:21 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Opening the roof over the new home of the Minnesota Vikings would have forced planners of the $975 million project to eliminate some of the fancy features.

Phelps playing golf, but US still strong in pool

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:15:23 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Michael Phelps is off playing golf and showing no signs of backtracking on his decision to retire from swimming.

Istanbul 2020 bid says security 'utmost priority'

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:40:05 -0400

ISTANBUL - Organizers of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics say safety and security are their "utmost priority" following the twin bombing attacks on a Syrian border town.

Olympic medalist adds motherhood to balancing act

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:28:32 -0400

JOPLIN, Missouri - Olympic marathon bronze medalist Deena Kastor is sharing some of her experiences this week in southwest Missouri.

China wins 4 more to sweep USA diving grand prix

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:09:18 -0400

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - Chinese divers won all four events on the final day to sweep the 2013 FINA USA Diving Grand Prix on Sunday.

Ervin wins 100 free; Lochte takes 2 third places

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:55:24 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Anthony Ervin is looking like he's going to be a real contender in the pool this June at the U.S. world team trials.