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July 24 1908 — John Hayes wins the Olympic marathon in...

Column: Glittering, empty pool epitomizes Olympic misfortune

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TOKYO — The aquatics arena near Tokyo Bay is an impressive structure indeed, the shimmering blue water of its two pools surrounded on three...

With muted ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics begin

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TOKYO — Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a...

Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Olympics start

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TOKYO — A debate is brewing between former gold medalist Maya DiRado and some American swimmers over U.S. medal threat Michael Andrew’s decision not...

Against the odds: Kamminga has a plan to upset Peaty

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TOKYO — It’s considered the surest gold in the pool. A virtual lock. ...

A list of Olympians to follow on social media

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TOKYO — With the Olympics starting Friday, athletes from around the world are in Tokyo, most of them restricted to training and their hotels...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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July 22 1921 — Jim Barnes wins the U.S. Men’s Open...

Sounds of the Games: NBC doesn’t plan on adding crowd noise

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One of Molly Solomon's favorite memories from the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics was watching Lindsey Vonn in the start house. Cameras would focus on the...

Spanish Olympian complains of measures hurting nursing moms

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MADRID — The captain of Spain’s synchronized swimming team has complained about the “drastic measures” by Tokyo Olympic organizers that have made it impossible...