Summer Olympics

Jailed former governor says he bought votes for Rio Olympics

Sergio Cabral said he paid $1.5 million in bribes through intermediaries to the former president of the International Association of…

July 4, 2019

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Tokyo Olympics organizers hope to run second lottery next month

for tickets skyrockets in Japan

July 4, 2019

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Olympic committee to change process of Olympic bid races, host elections

International Olympic Committee, IOC, President Thomas Bach from Germany, left, speaks with Australian IOC member John Coates, right, during the…

June 26, 2019

Sports

USOC changes name to US Olympic & Paralympic Committee

The organization will be known as the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee under a change approved Thursday by the board…

June 20, 2019

Sports

Tokyo Olympic tickets: Be prepared to be disappointed

Millions were going to be disappointed starting Thursday when applicants in a ticket lottery, for Japan residents, only, began learning…

June 20, 2019

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Nassar judge, Olympians back USOC oversight push in Congress

Commission set up to look into Olympic Committee

June 17, 2019

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Nassar judge, Olympians back USOC oversight push in Congress

They joined Colorado’s U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in Denver Monday to announce the planned introduction of the bipartisan bill Tuesday…

June 17, 2019

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Russian anti-doping head demands purge of track federation

The CEO of the Russian anti-doping agency Yuri Ganus, has called for the entire management and coaching staff of the…

May 13, 2019

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Los Angeles Olympics increases price tag to almost $7 billion

Initial project was budgeted for $5.3 billion

April 30, 2019

Sports

Fans, athletes, volunteers will be up early at Tokyo Games

From left, Men’s Judo Japan national team head coach Kosei Inoue, Women’s Softball Japan national team head coach Reika Utsugi…

April 16, 2019

Sports

Breakdancing makes move to Olympic status at Paris 2024

The International Olympic Committee’s executive board has recommended adding breakdancing, skateboarding, sports climbing, and surfing to the Paris program when…

March 27, 2019

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51 women sue USOC for failing to stop Larry Nassar abuse

Lawsuit says USOC violated Title IX, constitution

March 15, 2019

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US Olympic cyclist Catlin found dead in her home at age 23

U.S. women’s pursuit team to a silver medal in 2016 Olympics

March 10, 2019

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12 Russian athletes found guilty of doping

includes Olympic high jumper

February 1, 2019

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Russian Olympic Committee rejects prospect of 2020 ban

After Russia turned over data from the Moscow anti-doping laboratory, more than two weeks after a Dec. 31 deadline, WADA…

January 23, 2019

Sports

Russia says ‘understanding’ reached on doping data for WADA

WADA officials are making their third visit seeking the Moscow laboratory data, which could help the agency file doping charges…

January 9, 2019

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House panel finds Olympic leaders valued image over safety

of conformity between organizations after Nassar scandal criticized in report

December 20, 2018

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Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin retires

23-year-old Centennial native and 5-time gold medalist cited chronic shoulder pain

December 19, 2018

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US Olympic Committee fires another official over Larry Nassar case

Ashley let go as chief of sport performance

December 10, 2018

Sports

Drug testers say they’re reforming Russia

When the Russian anti-doping agency, known as RUSADA, was reinstated by the World Anti-Doping Agency in September, it caused an…

November 28, 2018

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USOC moves to shut down USA Gymnastics after Nassar scandal

Organization has botched its own attempt to recover after scandal

November 5, 2018

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Russia accused of hacking sports world over doping scandal

Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers, center, answers questions during a news conference Thursday at the Justice Department…

October 4, 2018

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After Russia vote, anti-doping group calls WADA compromised

Sergei Tetiukhin carries the flag of Russia during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro,…

September 21, 2018

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Russia anti-doping agency reinstated after 9-2 vote

Decision is bitterly disputed by international athletes, sporting community

September 20, 2018