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California college athlete arrested in rape case

Police say a soccer player at a California university has been arrested on a warrant for rape and is suspected in at least two other sexual assaults

Semenya wins 400 meters at African championships

ASABA, Nigeria (AP) Caster Semenya has won the 400 meters at the African championships and says she plans to compete at middle-distance in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, despite new IAAF rules starting in November that could prevent her running in her favored events.

Forgetting about world record brings Peaty closer to it

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) Not thinking anymore about his world record in the 100-meter breaststroke is bringing Adam Peaty closer to beating it again.

IAAF revokes neutral status of Russian high jumper Lysenko

MONACO (AP) The IAAF revoked the neutral status of Russian high jumper Danil Lysenko on Friday, preventing the world indoor champion from competing in the European Championships in Berlin next week.

Not Kids' games! Dodgeball, Quidditch, mini golf go pro

NEW YORK (AP) Dodgeball is not just a Ben Stiller movie or anxiety-inducing gym class activity. It’s a professional sport.

Tennis star slams NYPD's handling of officer who tackled him

NEW YORK (AP) Retired tennis player James Blake is slamming New York City for its treatment of a police officer who tackled him in a case of mistaken identity.

Travel chaos as athletes stranded, African champs delayed

The start of the African track and field championships in Nigeria has been delayed after hundreds of athletes were stranded at an airport, some for three days when they were left to sleep on the floor as they waited for a connecting flight to the host city.

AP PHOTOS: Macau dog track closure prompts adoption pleas

MACAU (AP) Dog races were held here in Macau for half a century, up to five nights a week – a constant in this former Portuguese colony even as high-stakes casinos and concert venues sprouted up to offer newer, glitzier entertainment options.

Whistler developing a reputation as a golf destination

WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) The village of Whistler in Canada’s British Columbia has a long-standing reputation as a world-class ski destination. With two massive mountains, pristine powder and a wide variety of terrain, it’s no wonder.

APNewsBreak: Caesars launching sports betting in 2 states

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) Two Atlantic City casinos owned by Caesars Entertainment will start taking sports bets this week, and another two in Mississippi will do so in mid-August.

Ex-WWE star Brian Christopher Lawler dead at age 46

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Authorities say former World Wrestling Entertainment star Brian Christopher Lawler has died after attempting suicide in his jail cell.

Olympic gold medalist Skofterud dies in jet ski crash

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist Vibeke Skofterud has died in a jet ski accident in southern Norway.

Carissa Moore wins surf contest at Oceanside Pier

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (AP) Three-time world champion Carissa Moore of Honolulu edged 16-year-old phenom Caroline Marks of Melbourne Beach, Florida, to claim her first Paul Mitchell Supergirl Pro victory Sunday at the Oceanside Pier.

Josip Peruzovic, wrestler who played villain Volkoff, dies

BALTIMORE (AP) Josip Peruzovic, the former pro wrestler known for playing beloved villain Nikolai Volkoff, has died. He was 70.

2 minutes, 8 barrels: Surfer takes an epic ride into history

To say Koa Smith was at the right place at the right time is perfectly accurate.

10 more ex-students sue Ohio State over sex abuse by doctor

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ten more former students have sued Ohio State University over alleged sexual misconduct by a now-dead team doctor, accusing school officials of facilitating abuse by ignoring complaints and requiring some athletes to get physicals from him to maintain their sports participation and scholarships.

State: Olympic agency boss charged drinks to state cards

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) A former executive at the agency that maintains winter Olympic facilities in Lake Placid, New York, is accused of using state-issued credit cards to run up thousands of dollars in bar bills.

Michigan State suing insurers over Nassar claims coverage

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State University is suing its insurance carriers over coverage of sexual assault claims by victims of jailed sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar.

Khan warmed up to be Pakistan PM by being cricket captain

ISLAMABAD (AP) By the force of his skills and personality, the charismatic Imran Khan endured in the toughest job in Pakistan for a decade.

Putin soccer ball gift to Trump may have had microchip

WASHINGTON (AP) The soccer ball that Vladimir Putin gave President Donald Trump may have had a bug after all. Thought it’s not what you’re thinking.

Golf carts destroyed where Beckham wants soccer stadium

MIAMI (AP) Fire rescue officials say around 40 golf carts were destroyed in a fire at the Miami golf course where David Beckham wants to build a soccer stadium.

Tokyo company debuts Mobile Mosque ahead of 2020 Olympics

TOKYO (AP) A large white and blue truck pulls up outside a stadium in central Japan and slowly expands into a place of worship.

Decision to cut New Mexico men's soccer spurs anger

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) The men’s soccer team at the University of New Mexico has had a dozen NCAA tournament appearances and hopefuls from around the world have competed to play for the program.

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Olympic champ Miller-Uibo sets personal best in Herculis 400

MONACO (AP) Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas set a world-leading time of 48.97 seconds to win the 400 meters at the Herculis Diamond League meeting on Friday.

Ohio State says over 100 ex-students shared accounts of sexual misconduct by now-dead team doctor under investigation

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State says over 100 ex-students shared accounts of sexual misconduct by now-dead team doctor under investigation.

Special Olympics celebrates 50 years of inclusiveness

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Bases loaded, a gold medal on the line. Manuel Velasco Jr. stands in the batter’s box sniffling, tears streaming down his face.

New Mexico to eliminate 4 sports to curb spending

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Four University of New Mexico sports are facing the chopping block – including the highly regarded men’s soccer program – under a series of recommendations made late Wednesday by university president Garnett S. Stokes and athletic director Eddie Nunez.

FanDuel Group to launch online sports betting and casino

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) FanDuel Group says it will launch online sports betting and an internet casino, hopefully in time for the start of football season.

Winners named after slow Port Huron to Mackinac Island race

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) This year’s Port Huron to Mackinac Island sailboat race on Lake Huron was so slow that the awards were handed out as some competitors still were heading to the finish line.