Troubled waters: Open water swimming faces do-over of 2016
Open water swimming is facing another round of troubling questions leading up to the Tokyo GamesDECEMBER 6, 2019
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Bach says IOC must abide by any Russian doping sanctions
The IOC's president says any sanctions imposed on Russia next week in a long-running doping scandal will be mandatory for the Olympic body t...DECEMBER 5, 2019
Details confirmed for Tokyo Olympic marathon, race walks
Tokyo Olympic organizers have announced the dates and details of routes for the marathon and race walk events in SapporoDECEMBER 4, 2019
Hot Water: Pressure to move Tokyo Olympics open-water venue
Hot Water: Pressure from swimmers, coaches to move the Tokyo Olympic open-water swimming venue.DECEMBER 4, 2019
US, refugee Olympic teams more prominent in Tokyo parade
The United States and refugee Olympic teams will take more prominent places in the athlete parade at the 2020 Tokyo Games opening ceremonyDECEMBER 3, 2019
Frenchman Alaphilippe wins Velo d’Or award
Frenchman Alaphilippe wins Velo d’Or awardDECEMBER 1, 2019
Mike Piazza taking cues from Tommy Lasorda for Italy’s team
Mike Piazza is presented as the manager of Italy’s national baseball teamNOVEMBER 29, 2019
Draws take place for Olympic basketball qualifying tourneys
Draws take place for final qualifying tournaments for Tokyo Olympics basketball fieldsNOVEMBER 27, 2019
IOC angered by Russian gov’t in denial over doping scandal
IOC angered by Russian gov’t in denial over doping scandalNOVEMBER 26, 2019
Japan looking for big ‘medal bounce’ as Olympic host nation
Japan is hoping to get a ‘medal bounce’ as the host nation for next year’s OlympicsNOVEMBER 26, 2019
WADA panel recommends neutral status for Russia at Olympics
A key World Anti-Doping Agency panel has recommended Russian athletes be forced to compete as neutrals at next year’s Olympics in Tokyo and...NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Embattled Russian track president Dmitry Shlyakhtin resigns
Embattled Russian track president Dmitry Shlyakhtin resignsNOVEMBER 24, 2019
Decision by WADA group puts Russia’s Olympic future in peril
Recommendation from WADA committee puts Russia’s Olympic future in perilNOVEMBER 24, 2019
IOC’s Bach asked to intervene in Tokyo Olympic labor dispute
IOC’s Bach asked to intervene in Tokyo Olympic labor disputeNOVEMBER 24, 2019
Paris hoteliers angered by IOC sponsorship deal with Airbnb
Paris hoteliers angered by IOC sponsorship deal with AirbnbNOVEMBER 24, 2019
USA Hockey snub leads Alex Carpenter on Chinese adventure
USA Hockey snub leads Alex Carpenter on Chinese adventureNOVEMBER 24, 2019
Tokyo Olympics: Japanese, English _ but where’s the French?
An organization that works to defend the French language has signed an agreement with Tokyo Olympic organizersNOVEMBER 24, 2019
US baseball grouped with Puerto Rico, Dominicans, Nicaragua
US baseball grouped with Puerto Rico, Dominicans, NicaraguaNOVEMBER 20, 2019
Paris mayor troubled by new Olympic sponsor Airbnb
The IOC has signed home-sharing company Airbnb to a sponsorship deal that will run from next year’s Tokyo Olympics through the 2028 Los Ange...NOVEMBER 19, 2019
WADA ruling on Russian doping next month, IOC anti total ban
The World Anti-Doping Agency says it expects to rule next month on where Russia manipulated its drug-testing dataNOVEMBER 18, 2019
Bach says opponents of Olympic marathon move wanted an edge
Bach says opponents of Olympic marathon move wanted an edgeNOVEMBER 18, 2019
Mexico rallies to beat US 3-2, earn Olympic baseball berth
Mexico rallies to beat US 3-2, earn Olympic baseball berthNOVEMBER 17, 2019
US beats Taiwan, would clinch Olympic by beating Mexico
US beats Taiwan, would clinch Olympic by beating MexicoNOVEMBER 16, 2019
Harrison Dillard, Olympic champion sprinter/hurdler, dies
Harrison Dillard, the only Olympic runner to win gold medals in both the sprints and high hurdles, has diedNOVEMBER 16, 2019
Jury rules USA Swimming not liable in sexual abuse case
Jury rules USA Swimming not liable in sexual abuse caseNOVEMBER 16, 2019
