Olympics

Expert: Transgender Olympic athlete could polarize opinion

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A U.S. expert on transgender rights and politics says the participation of New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard at the Tokyo...

Investigation alleges doping corruption in weightlifting

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GENEVA — A culture of alleged corruption among international weightlifting officials was detailed Thursday in an investigative report of covered-up doping cases. ...

Vinokourov forced out at Astana before Tour de France start

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BREST, France — Alexandre Vinokourov was relieved of his managerial duties as team principal of Astana-Premier Tech on Thursday just two days before the...

Andy Murray picked for British team to defend Olympic gold

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LONDON — Two-time defending champion Andy Murray will attempt to win his third consecutive Olympic gold medal after being named to the British team...

Balancing act: Gymnast Emily Lee takes her shot at Olympics

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ST. LOUIS — Emily Lee loves gymnastics. Yet she hates competing. Yes, she's aware of the contradiction. Then again, the 18-year-old is aware of...

Need to breastfeed could block Canadian’s path to Olympics

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TORONTO — A Canadian basketball player is being “forced to decide between being a breastfeeding mom or an Olympic athlete.” ...

Berry opens at Olympic trials: ‘I want to impact the world’

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EUGENE, Ore. — Gwen Berry raised her fist, thumped it against her chest two times and set off on her quest for an even...

Bolt’s forecast: Watch out for Bromell in 100 at Olympics

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EUGENE, Ore. — Usain Bolt figures his world record is safe for now. But that Olympic gold medal — well, it has to go...

USA Gymnastics trying to move past Nassar as Trials begin

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ST. LOUIS — USA Gymnastics is trying to shift the narrative away from the Larry Nassar scandal. President Li Li Leung wants to talk...

NFL player Ebner withdraws from Olympic rugby 7s selection

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CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Nate Ebner won’t get to compete at the Tokyo Olympics between NFL seasons after withdrawing from contention for the U.S....