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Triathlete dies during cycling stage of Ironman Austria

KLAGENFURT, Austria (AP) A participant in the Ironman Austria triathlon has died during the cycling stage of the full-distance competition.

Doping drug gives no edge to serious cyclists in study

The blood booster at the heart of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal does not improve real-world cycling performance, according to the most rigorous study yet of how the protein EPO affects athletes.

New Zealand promises to do 'right thing' with America's Cup

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) When the post-race formalities ended, feisty Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton picked up the America’s Cup and carried it the few hundred yards to the team base.

America's Cup win brings relief, elation for New Zealanders

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) For thousands of New Zealanders who four years ago watched their sailing team crumble from a seemingly unbeatable position, a win in the America’s Cup brought as much relief as it did elation.

Kiwis pedaling toward possible America's Cup upset

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) The America’s Cup has never seen anything like this.

World's oldest gymnast still impresses at 91 years of age

Nonagenarian Johanna Quaas is sticking the landing at 91.

Burling, Kiwis beat Oracle third time in America's Cup

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) Peter Burling steered Emirates Team New Zealand to another runaway victory against Jimmy Spithill and two-time defending champion Oracle Team USA in Race 3 of the America’s Cup on Sunday to remain undefeated in the showdown on the Great Sound.

APNewsBreak: Pills, alcohol found in US bobsledder at death

Olympic bobsledding champion Steven Holcomb had prescription sleeping pills and alcohol in his system when he was found dead last month, according to toxicology report provided to his family and USA Bobsled and Skeleton.

Kiwis beat British to reach America's Cup challenger finals

Emirates Team New Zealand has clinched a spot in the America’s Cup challenger finals, rebounding from a capsize two days earlier to eliminate British sailing star Ben Ainslie.

Opening races of America's Cup challenger series postponed

The opening races in the America’s Cup challenger semifinals on Bermuda’s Great Sound were postponed Sunday because the wind didn’t reach the required six knots for the foiling 50-foot catamarans to race in.

Near-perfect Kiwis take control of America's Cup qualifiers

Emirates Team New Zealand sailed two near-perfect races on Bermuda’s Great Sound on Friday to take the lead in the America’s Cup qualifiers.

Kiwis win thriller on Swede penalty in America's Cup trials

Emirates Team New Zealand has won a showdown with Artemis Racing after the Swedish team was penalized turning onto the last leg in the America’s Cup qualifiers on Bermuda’s Great Sound.

Olympic buildup begins with Moscow event in October

U.S. men’s champion Nathan Chen and ice dance gold medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani will compete in the Rostelecom Cup in Moscow that opens the 2017-18 Grand Prix figure skating series.

Clipper Round the World Yacht race to stop in Fremantle

FREMANTLE, Australia (AP) The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will return to Fremantle, Western Australia, during the 11th edition of the ocean race later this year.

Duffy wins Yokohama in return to ITU World Triathlon Series

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) Flora Duffy of Bermuda won Saturday’s ITU World Triathlon Series race, finishing almost two minutes ahead of series leader Katie Zaferes of the United States.

'Our champion': Bobsledder Steven Holcomb's life celebrated

The sympathy cards came from places like Germany and Italy, where Steven Holcomb was their bobsled enemy. Mourners flew in from all across the country. Generations of Olympians packed a ballroom, sharing in grief.

No clear favorite as America's Cup trials near

The America’s Cup trials start two weeks from Friday on Bermuda’s Great Sound, and the man in charge of sailing’s marquee regatta doesn’t believe there’s an overwhelming favorite, not even two-time defending champion Oracle Team USA.

Olympic bobsledder Steven Holcomb found dead at age 37

It’s unclear exactly how Holcomb died but foul play was not suspected.

America's oldest living Olympic gold medalist Adolph Kiefer dies at age 98

Kiefer was the 100-meter backstroke champion at the 1936 Berlin Games

In One Interview, Larry Nassar Laid Out Exactly How He Gained Gymnasts' Trust

“We protect our athletes. That’s what we learned from 2000. Not just physically but mentally, you have to protect your athletes. You have to let them know you care.”

Esports Will Become A Medal Event At The 2022 Asian Games

Competitive video games will become a medal sport for the first time ever at the 2022 Asian Games, the Olympic Council of Asia announced. They will appear as a demonstration event at the 2018 edition of the next Asian Games, held in Indonesia, as part of the run-up to esports’ official inclusion as a medal sport in…

Report: Court Records Show How Little USA Gymnastics Did To Stop Sexual Abuse

A Georgia judge released today thousands of pages of administrative files showing how USA Gymnastics handled reports of sexual abuse by coaches, with some not banned “until years after they were convicted of crimes against children,” according to the Indianapolis Star. The files were released due to a request by the…

The Story Behind The Masked Horror Of The Munich Olympics

The attack began in the early morning hours of Sept. 5, 1972, when eight armed Palestinians affiliated with the Black September Organization snuck into the Olympic Village in Munich. They made their way to 31 Connollystrasse, where the Israeli delegation was housed, killed two men and took nine others hostage.

Budapest Will Withdraw From Race To Host 2024 Olympics

Budapest, Hungary, has withdrawn its bid to host the 2024 Olympics, reports the Associated Press, citing a Hungarian government spokesperson. The withdrawal technically has to be voted upon by the Hungary City Assembly, but there is no doubt that it will pass.

It Looks Like Budapest Will Soon Drop Out Of The Race To Host The 2024 Olympics

There are three cities still in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Los Angeles was considered the front runner over Paris until very recently, but it’s unclear the degree to which the Trump presidency will impact the bid. U.S. Olympic officials and L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti are apparently worried that it…

Mike Tirico Just Took The Reins From Bob Costas

Despite still looking like a lad fresh out of short pants, Bob Costas is 64 years old and could not continue as the face of NBC Sports forever. His heir has been apparent since last year when NBC hired Mike Tirico, but the transition is happening quicker than we expected.

Electricity Turned Off At Rio's Maracanã Stadium After Olympic Organizers Can't Pay Bill

Two weeks ago we wrote about the decaying state of Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic facilities and noted that the Maracanã stadium, despite missing seats and dealing with a mold problem, was still hosting club soccer. The stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies, and it’s one of the most famous stadiums in the…

Usain Bolt Just Lost A Gold Medal

Usain Bolt and the rest of Jamaica’s 4 x 100m relay team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics have been stripped of their gold medals after a stored doping sample from one of the runners, Nesta Carter, tested positive for a banned stimulant.

Map Of 2018 Olympics Venues Stirs Up International Conflict Between South Korea And Japan

South Korea and Japan have been feuding over a pair of tiny, barely inhabited (and even then, only to gain an upper hand in the dispute) volcanic islands almost exactly halfway between the two countries for over half a century. So naturally, the former used the upcoming Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang to flout their…

Los Angeles Really Wants To Host The 2024 Olympics

It is becoming increasingly clear that hosting an Olympic Games tends to precede financial ruin. Rio de Janeiro just got finished hosting the Summer Games and the city is more or less out of money. Would-be host cities of the 2022 Winter Games scrambled to take their names out of the running and Boston very loudly…