IAAF says Klishina can compete as neutral athlete
The IAAF’s doping review board has ruled U.S.-based Russian long jumper Daria Klishina meets the “exceptional eligibility criteria” to take part in international competition as a neutral athlete, clearing the way for her to compete at the Rio Olympics
The Latest: Malone can’t believe she’s going to Rio
Maggie Malone can hardly believe that she is headed to the Olympics
Olympic champ Douglas searching for old magic at trials
The momentum surrounding reigning Olympic champion Gabby Douglas’ comeback has stalled
Serbia, Croatia earn Olympic basketball berths; 1 spot left
Serbia and Croatia are Brazil bound
Froome jabs a spectator in the face during Tour de France
Before his downhill attack, Chris Froome landed a left jab _ to a spectator’s face
Going deep: China aims for 1st sweep of diving gold in Rio
Mighty Chinese divers will be going for 1st gold-medal sweep in sport at Rio Olympics
Armored cars, soldiers in camouflage secure Rio Olympics
Brazilian soldiers were on the streets Saturday, checking out spots that will get intense security when the Rio de Janeiro Olympics open in just under four weeks
U.S. Olympic gymnastics hopefuls face drama on final day of trials for Rio
With five spots on the U.S. team, gymnasts can look around and know who has best chances.
Graves looking for fairytale ending in equestrian in Rio
Equestrian is the only Olympic sport in which men and women compete on equal terms
Chris Froome seizes yellow jersey with solo win at Tour de France
Froome opened a 20-second lead, posting a sixth career stage win in the Tour.
Taste of the Tour: Presse de porc and Madiran wine
A gastronomical, sporting and cultural glance at Stage 8 of the Tour de France
Can China’s Olympic table tennis domination be stopped?
China’s overwhelming Olympic domination of table tennis is likely to continue in Rio, but there’s drama about just which member of the fantastically talented Chinese national team will prevail
Marques aiming to be Brazil’s Bond girl in modern pentathlon
There are few sports that owe their origins to the ancient equivalent of a Bond film _ but modern pentathlon is one of them
Tour de France riders tackle Tourmalet climb in Stage 8
Belgian rider Greg Van Avermaet’s nearly six-minute lead of the Tour de France ought to come under threat in the second consecutive stage in the Pyrenees
High-jumper Inika McPherson stands out with look, talent
Calling Inika McPherson the most unlikely of Olympians wouldn’t be much of a stretch
Simone Biles leads Olympic trials after rare mistakes
Gabby Douglas is among top gymnasts to have shaky performances at trials.
Dustin Johnson to miss Rio Olympics due to Zika concerns
The U.S. Open champion is the 13th player to pull out of the field for the Rio Games.
Biles on top after first day of Olympic Trials
Simone Biles leads after first day of US Olympic women’s gymnastics trials
U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics trials
Oregon’s Devon Allen advances in 110 hurdles; high schoolers thrill again
The Ducks receiver will be a contender to make the team for Rio in a loaded event.
Brianna Rollins flies to U.S. title in 100 hurdles
Rollins, Kristi Castlin and Nia Ali will represent the USA in Rio.
Pro boxers N’Dam, Ruenroeng qualify for Rio despite losses
Amnat Ruenroeng of Thailand, Hassan N’Dam of Cameroon win spots at Rio de Janeiro Olympics
Rain, tears and teens with Olympic track spots on the line
On a day that saw LaShawn Merritt lower his world-best mark at 200 meters to 19.74 seconds _ in a semifinal heat, no less _ and two high-school kids, Michael Norman and Noah Lyles, earned spots in the final, as well.
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