Tag: Olympic games
New Tokyo Olympic president tries to assure Japan on safety
TOKYO — The new president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has begun holding weekly news conferences hoping to win over a doubting Japanese...
Qatar up for 2032 Olympics bid despite IOC backing Brisbane
DOHA, Qatar — Qatar was still committed Friday to bidding for the 2032 Olympics despite the IOC heading into exclusive talks with top choice...
Former Olympic great Missy Franklin is going to be a mom
Missy Franklin is going to be a mom.
The Olympic swimming...
Phils’ Middleton, Royals’ Sherman join MLB executive council
NEW YORK — Philadelphia Phillies managing partner John Middleton and Kansas City Royals chairman John Sherman have joined Major League Baseball’s eight-man executive council.
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Ban Ki-moon asked to act on complaint against Beijing Games
Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is being asked to rule on an ethics complaint filed against the International Olympic Committee by a human-rights group...
Lake Placid raising cash for Olympic hockey monument
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — It’s been 41 years since the U.S. Olympic hockey team left a lasting impression at the 1980 Lake Placid Winter...
Equine herpes affects European preparation for Olympics
GENEVA — A severe outbreak of equine herpes could disrupt preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, the International Equestrian Federation said Thursday.
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Trevor Simsby gets unusual shot at WGC and holds his own
BRADENTON, Fla. — The latest World Golf Championship event has gone to nine venues with five title names since it began in 1999. What...
US men’s gymnastics eyes momentum after promising Winter Cup
Brett McClure wanted to lower the temperature. So the high-performance director for USA Gymnastics' men's program told everyone who showed up for this weekend's...
As Tokyo nears, the plans for USA Basketball continue
MIAMI — Atlanta coach and USA Basketball men’s national team assistant coach Lloyd Pierce had a one-day coronavirus scare a few weeks ago and...
