Travel chaos as athletes stranded, African champs delayed
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) The start of the African track and field championships in Nigeria was delayed Wednesday after hundreds of athletes were stranded at an airport, some for three... AUGUST 1, 2018
Nibali has 'successful' surgery on broken back
MILAN (AP) Vincenzo Nibali will return to training in a few days after undergoing back surgery following a crash in the Tour de France. JULY 31, 2018
Axelsen opens title defense with dominating win in Nanjing
NANJING, China (AP) World champion Viktor Axelsen has begun his title defense with a dominating 21-8, 21-7 win over Duarte Anjo on the first day of the badminton world championshi... JULY 30, 2018
Team Sky’s dominance at Tour de France set to continue
PARIS (AP) The Tour de France has a new champion, but the narrative remains the same at cycling's biggest race: Team Sky's domination has no limits. JULY 30, 2018
Whistler developing a reputation as a golf destination
WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) The village of Whistler in Canada's British Columbia has a long-standing reputation as a world-class ski destination. With two massive mountains, p... JULY 30, 2018
Welsh rider Geraint Thomas wins his 1st Tour de France title
PARIS (AP) The spits and the jeers. The eggs thrown at team cars. The attempts to unbalance riders while riding up the most grueling climbs. JULY 29, 2018
Gracious in defeat, Froome set to aim again at Tour glory
PARIS (AP) Sitting alone and unnoticed behind a giant board during the Tour de France winner's news conference, Chris Froome patiently listened to Geraint Thomas's answers. JULY 29, 2018
Thomas: Olympic star, loyal teammate, and now Tour champion
PARIS (AP) Five years ago when riding the Tour de France in support of Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas fell off his bike on a Corsican road in the opening stage and broke his pelvis. JULY 29, 2018
Geraint Thomas wins his first Tour de France title
PARIS (AP) Geraint Thomas wins his first Tour de France title. JULY 29, 2018
Thomas effectively seals his 1st Tour de France title
ESPELETTE, France (AP) No longer merely a support rider for Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas is going to Paris in the yellow jersey. JULY 28, 2018
Thomas: Olympic star, loyal teammate, and now Tour champ
ESPELETTE, France (AP) Five years ago when riding the Tour de France in support of Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas fell off his bike on a Corsican road in the opening stage and broke... JULY 28, 2018
Russia could be reinstated in December, says IAAF
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Russia could be provisionally reinstated to worldwide track and field competition in December if it meets certain conditions, the International Associ... JULY 27, 2018
Thomas retains Tour lead as Froome loses podium spot
LARUNS, France (AP) Having worn the leader's yellow jersey over the Alps and through the Pyrenees, only one more challenging stage stands in the way of Geraint Thomas winning his... JULY 27, 2018
USOC dismisses Hope Solo's complaint about US Soccer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) The U.S. Olympic Committee has dismissed a complaint by former U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Hope Solo that accused the U.S. Soccer Federation... JULY 26, 2018
Dumoulin down to his last chance in Tour de France
PAU, France (AP) The Tour de France is Geraint Thomas' race to lose with only one rider seemingly left with a slim hope of catching the Welshman. JULY 26, 2018
Demare posts 1st home team win; Thomas keeps Tour lead
PAU, France (AP) Arnaud Demare was rewarded Thursday for hauling his muscular frame over the Alps and through the Pyrenees. JULY 26, 2018
Tour de France glossary: Fries, water heaters and lanterns
PAU, France (AP) Geraint Thomas is having ''la frite'' at this Tour de France. He's the race's new ''patron.'' JULY 26, 2018
Moriyasu new coach of Japan
TOKYO (AP) Hajime Moriyasu has been named as the new coach of Japan. JULY 26, 2018
Nibali to have surgery on broken back
MILAN (AP) Vincenzo Nibali will undergo surgery next week on the back he injured during a crash in the Tour de France as the Bahrain Merida cyclist aims to be back to ride in the... JULY 26, 2018
Froome crashes after police mistake him for fan
SAINT-LARY-SOULAN, France (AP) Chris Froome has crashed following the brutally difficult 17th stage of the Tour de France after police mistook him for a fan on the way down the mo... JULY 25, 2018
Quintana wins "pure climber" Tour de France stage
SAINT-LARY-SOULAN, France (AP) The Tour de France title will continue to elude Nairo Quintana this year, but the Colombian climber at least salvaged some pride by ending a long vi... JULY 25, 2018
Alaphilippe wins protest-hit 16th stage of Tour de France
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France (AP) Tear gas in riders' eyes. A farmers' protest blocking the road. Two key crashes on dangerous descents. JULY 24, 2018
Tour de France riders sprayed with chemical
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France (AP) After fans had caused chaos in the Alps by setting off flares, tear gas from police accidentally played havoc with Tour de France riders during the... JULY 24, 2018
New Zealand men complete World Cup Sevens double for Kiwis
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) New Zealand winger Akuila Rokolisoa took the offload from Trael Joass and split two English defenders. Seconds later he... JULY 23, 2018
Magnus Cort Nielsen wins Stage 15 of Tour de France
CARCASSONNE, France (AP) With the Pyrenees looming, Geraint Thomas had his last calm ride wearing the yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Sunday. JULY 22, 2018
