Olympics

2016 medalist Prenot fails to advance at US swim trials

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OMAHA, Neb. — Josh Prenot failed to advance from the preliminaries of the 200-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials Wednesday, a bitter...

AP source: Lillard tells USA Basketball he’s in for Olympics

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Portland guard Damian Lillard has told USA Basketball officials that he will play for the national team in this summer's Tokyo Olympics, a person...

Doping, burritos, tears: Welcome to track and field, 2021

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EUGENE, Ore. — Track and field stumbled back onto center stage this week and found itself in a good, old-fashioned mess. ...

Emma McKeon wins 100 freestyle at Australian Olympic trials

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ADELAIDE, Australia — Emma McKeon backed up her fastest time in the qualifying heats to win the women's 100-meter freestyle Wednesday at the Australian...

Cole gets shot at the U.S. Open after learning from parents

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SAN DIEGO — Eric Cole has witnessed golf at the highest levels firsthand. ...

Emotions stir Michael Phelps in his return to US trials

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OMAHA, Neb. — It’s June in an Olympic year, and Michael Phelps is feeling it. In his mind and in his body. ...

Tokyo organizers roll out final editions of COVID rule books

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TOKYO — IOC Vice President John Coates arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday, the same day that organizers and the International Olympic Committee were set...

New star: Huske claims spot on Olympic swim team in 100 fly

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OMAHA, Neb. — Teenager Torri Huske qualified for her first Olympics with a blistering victory in the women's 100-meter butterfly, breaking her own American...

Chalmers into 100 freestyle final; Cody Simpson misses out

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ADELAIDE, Australia — Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers and singer Cody Simpson were listed side-by-side in the promotional billing for a documentary series series ahead...

Runner says tainted burrito led to test for banned substance

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Shelby Houlihan, the American record holder in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters, posted on social media that she’s been banned for four years following...