Olympics

Jordan’s jump: Chiles soaring into Olympic contention

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FORT WORTH, Texas — Jordan Chiles didn't think she'd be here. Certainly not on the cusp of an Olympic berth. Or with the greatest...

4 candidates Friday in rare election to lead world ski body

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GENEVA — An open presidential election with several strong, first-time candidates is unusual for an international sports body. ...

Biles and who? Olympic picture cloudy at US Championships

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FORT WORTH, Texas — World and Olympic champion Simone Biles can start getting ready for Tokyo. Six-time national champion Sam Mikulak, too. ...

Yes. Tokyo Olympics are ‘a go’ despite opposition, pandemic

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TOKYO — Will the postponed Tokyo Olympics open despite rising opposition and the pandemic? ...

Scioscia ejected, US beats Dom Rep 8-6 in Olympic qualifier

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — U.S. manager Mike Scioscia was ejected after Philadelphia prospect Luke Williams hit a two-run triple in a four-run sixth...

Japanese city cancels Kenya Olympic training camp over virus

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NAIROBI, Kenya — A Japanese city due to host Kenya’s team for a pre-Olympics training camp has canceled because the coronavirus situation there is...

3x Olympic beach champ Walsh Jennings foiled in Tokyo bid

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Three-time beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings was defeated in her bid to reach a sixth Olympics when she and partner Brooke Sweat...

Japanese Olympic athletes get shots as general public lags

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TOKYO — Japan started vaccinating Tokyo Games-bound athletes on Tuesday, the Japanese Olympic Committee said. ...

Mickelson and Schauffele money games during pandemic pay off

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DUBLIN, Ohio — Phil Mickelson spoke of having some self-doubt in the two years leading up to his PGA Championship victory. Xander Schauffele might...

US beats Nicaragua to open 2nd chance at Olympic baseball

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Todd Frazier hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in a two-run first inning, St. Louis prospect Matthew Liberatore pitched one-run...