Olympics

Olympic silver medalist Luvo Manyonga banned for 4 years

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MONACO — Olympic long jump silver medalist Luvo Manyonga was banned for four years on Friday over missed doping tests and will miss the...

Track trials could bring demonstrations on the medals stand

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EUGENE, Ore. — If American athletes plan to use their Olympic stage to take a knee or raise a fist, U.S. track and field...

Top medical adviser says ‘no fans’ safest for Tokyo Olympics

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TOKYO — The safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without any fans, the top medical adviser to the Japanese government said in...

Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil in Olympic women’s soccer

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RIO DE JANEIRO — Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil's women's soccer team at the Tokyo Olympics in what is expected to be their...

Bromell hitting stride again after years lost to heel injury

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EUGENE, Ore. — This was shaping up to be a classic what-could-have-been sort of career for sprinter Trayvon Bromell. ...

As Olympics near, Warriors’ Brown eager for Nigerian chance

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There was a small hurdle that officials from the Nigerian basketball federation had to clear before they could even talk to Golden State Warriors...

Analysis: US women look to add depth on Olympic hoops roster

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The U.S. women's basketball team has a few questions surrounding its roster as the Americans prepare to make a run at a seventh consecutive...

EXPLAINER: What is overtraining syndrome in sports?

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Olympic champion Simone Manuel stunningly failed to advance out of the semifinals in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials. Then she revealed...

Ski mountaineering set to join Olympics at 2026 Winter Games

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland — A new sport is set to be given an Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games. ...

AP source: Bradley Beal commits to playing in Tokyo Olympics

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Bradley Beal won a gold medal with USA Basketball 11 years ago, leading the Americans in scoring on their way to an undefeated run...