Olympic qualifying tournaments move into title rounds
Mike Tobey was born in New York, went to high school in New Jersey, played college ball for Virginia, began his pro career in...
Perry Baker back in U.S. rugby 7s squad for Tokyo Olympics
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Two-time world rugby sevens player of the year Perry Baker has recovered from a serious leg injury to earn his...
Danish dynasty, explosive Norway quest for handball gold
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Denmark upset France 30-28 in the men's final to deny France a third consecutive Olympic gold medal. Russia eliminated two-time reigning...
No clear favorite for men’s water polo at Tokyo Olympics
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Led by Maggie Steffens and Ashleigh Johnson, the U.S. women rolled to their second straight gold medal. Steffens was named MVP...
Olympic champion McNeal loses appeal against 5-year ban
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic champion Brianna McNeal lost her appeal on Friday against a five-year ban for breaking anti-doping rules that prevents the American...
Baz, Kazmir, Starling join Frazier for US Olympic baseball
NEW YORK — Tampa Bay pitching prospect Shane Baz, 37-year-old left-hander Scott Kazmir and outfielder Bubba Starling were among 10 additions Friday to the...
Climbing goes under the spotlight at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: None. Sport climbing will make its Olympic debut in Tokyo in a format that has rankled many climbers. Lead...
The U.S. women are favorites in Tokyo after upset in Brazil
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Germany won its first gold medal with a 2-1 victory over Sweden. It was quite a swan song for Germany coach...
France coach Ripoll names 11 new players in Olympic squad
PARIS — Sylvain Ripoll named 11 new players in France's Olympic soccer squad on Friday after resistance from several clubs to the coach's initial...
Softball is back on the Olympic schedule – for Tokyo
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Softball was dropped for the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. It has been dropped again for the 2024 Paris Games but is...
