Tokyo Olympic head says Bach visit to Japan could be ‘tough’
TOKYO — The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee said Friday that a visit to Japan this month by IOC President Thomas Bach...
Coe gives stamp of approval to Tokyo Olympic test event
SAPPORO, Japan — Sebastian Coe, the head of the world governing body of track and field, said a half-marathon test event run in Japan’s...
American Pharoah, Todd Pletcher elected to Hall of Fame
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, seven-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Todd Pletcher and 13-time champion steeplechase trainer Jack Fisher have been...
Belarus Olympian to go on hunger strike as political protest
KYIV, Ukraine — An Olympic silver medalist who is one of Belarus’ most lauded athletes says he is going on a 10-day hunger strike...
UConn women’s rowers file lawsuit seeking to save program
Members of Connecticut's women's rowing team filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging UConn's plan to eliminate their program as part of budget cuts...
F1 to debut sprint qualifying format at 3 races
LONDON — Formula One will debut sprint qualifying races at three grands prix after an agreement with all 10 teams and governing body the...
Judge tosses suit that sought to block transgender athletes
HARTFORD, Conn. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent transgender athletes from competing in girls high school sports in...
Clemson keeping men’s track and field, cross country
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson is keeping its men's track and field and cross country programs after planning to eliminate them at the end of...
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April 21
1951 — Bob Davies’ two foul shots and Jack...
Olympian Richards-Ross joins Kentucky Derby coverage on NBC
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Four-time Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Sanya Richards-Ross will provide fashion and lifestyle commentary for the Kentucky Derby on NBC on May...