Kiwis, with Burling and Tuke, look to sail well in New York
America’s Cup-related sailing returns to New York for the first time in 96 years this weekend, and a crew of Kiwis would love to shine in the Big Apple.
Russia returns to celebrate 30th Windermere Cup rowing event
SEATTLE (AP) When the decision was made to use the opening day of boating season in the Seattle area for what would eventually become a world-renown rowing regatta, the creators of the Windermere Cup knew having an opponent like the Soviet Union to challenge Washington would instantly give the event credibility.
USA Luge National Team named for 2016-2017 season
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) Three-time Olympian Erin Hamlin and Chris Mazdzer head USA Luge’s national team that will race World Cup next season.
Rory McIlroy explains why he won’t bail on the 2016 Rio Olympics
At least one PGA Tour star will be in Rio de Janeiro
Meet the first mother and son to compete at the same Olympics
Gold medalist Nino Salukvadze will be competing at the Rio Olympics alongside her son Tsotne Machavariani.
IBU lifts meldonium ban of junior world champion Latypov
SALZBURG, Austria (AP) The International Biathlon Union has lifted the provisional suspension of Russian two-time junior world champion Eduard Latypov after WADA relaxed its guidelines for meldonium cases last month.
Four-time Olympic medalist begs South Korean officials to let him swim in Rio
Park Tae-hwan is one of the fastest swimmers in the world, but a lingering ban may keep him out of the Olympics.
Olympic weightlifting champion Tommy Kono dies in Hawaii
Top skippers ready for Transat from England to Brooklyn
Several top ocean racers are ready for the Transat, the world’s oldest solo trans-Atlantic race from Plymouth, England, to New York.
South Korea will wear ‘anti-Zika’ uniforms to the Rio Olympics
The South Korean Olympic Committee had more than just style in mind when designing the country’s uniforms for the Rio Olympics.
Rio Olympics athletes to watch
Rio Olympics athletes to watch
Team USA will chase its sixth straight women’s hoops gold with this roster
Nine of 12 members have won Olympic gold before.
6 things you should know 100 days out from the Rio Olympics
The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro are just 100 days away. Here’s what you need to know about the coming events in Rio.
2 Japanese snowboarders suspended for marijuana use
TOKYO (AP) The Ski Association of Japan has indefinitely suspended two teenage snowboarders after they were found to have used marijuana on a tour to the United States in December.
Two-time Olympic champion Felix Sanchez announces retirement
Olympic skating scandal official in 4-man race to lead ISU
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) A French official who was suspended in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic figure skating judging scandal is running in the International Skating Union’s presidential election.
Fencing star Valentina Vezzali ends career with silver medal
Italian fencing great Valentina Vezzali’s career ended Tuesday after she helped the nation win a silver medal at the team world championships in Rio De Janeiro.
Lolo Jones is helping raise funds for Olympian paralyzed in training accident
High jumper Jamie Nieto was paralyzed after landing on his head during a training exercise last weekend.
Olympic runner Nick Symmonds is auctioning off ad space on his shoulder
The two-time Olympian is selling his skin in protest of ‘antiquated’ rules and regulations.
Two-time gold medalist Candace Parker’s classy response to Team USA snub
Parker was left off the team for the upcoming 2016 Olympics.
See the new logo for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Tokyo 2020’s original emblem was scrapped for this traditional checkered design.
North America wins first Team Challenge Cup
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Gracie Gold bounced back from a bitter disappointment at the World Championships last month to help North America win the inaugural Team Challenge Cup on Saturday night.
North America dominates pairs, dance at Team Challenge Cup
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Two-time reigning world champions Meagan Dunhamel and Eric Radford dominated the pairs skating on Saturday as Team North America took the lead in the Team Challenge Cup.
Asia wins Team Challenge Cup short program
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Sham Uno, who completed the first ratified quad flip, and Denis Ten, who overcame a broken skate before his performance, led Team Asia to the short program championship at the Team Challenge Cup figure skating competition on Friday night.
Bike lane built ahead of Rio Olympics collapses; at least 2 killed
Part of an elevated bike lane built ahead of the Olympic Games collapsed on Thursday, killing at least two people who were on it when cement gave way and crashed onto the beach below.
Bike lane falls in Brazil Olympic city, killing at least 2
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) A new elevated bike path that was heralded as a top legacy project of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics collapsed Thursday, killing at least two people.
Here’s the route the Olympic flame will take from Athens to Rio
The Olympics unofficially began Thursday, with the lighting of the Olympic flame…
Bike lane in Brazil, built ahead of Olympics, collapses
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Part of an elevated bike lane built ahead of the Olympic Games has collapsed along the beachfront in Rio de Janeiro.
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