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Para athlete dies during practice session ahead of worlds

LONDON (AP) The International Paralympic Committee says an athlete died Tuesday after being injured during a practice session in London, where the World Para Athletics Championships start this week.

Man who inspired ice bucket challenge could leave hospital

BOSTON (AP) The family of a man who inspired the ice bucket challenge to raise millions of dollars for Lou Gehrig’s disease research says he could be released from the hospital this week.

IOC decides it can award both Los Angeles and Paris either the 2024 or 2028 Olympics at a meeting in September

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) IOC decides it can award both Los Angeles and Paris either the 2024 or 2028 Olympics at a meeting in September.

Rafael Nadal loses to Gilles Muller 15-13 in 5th set in 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) Rafael Nadal loses to Gilles Muller 15-13 in 5th set in 4th round at Wimbledon.

Chris Christie prepares for sports talk radio show audition

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is set to find out what a photo of him hanging out at a beach closed to the public means for his popularity and then audition for a new job.

Surfers paddle out to honor wetsuit pioneer Jack O'Neill

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) Thousands of surfers have taken to the waters off California in tribute to wetsuit pioneer Jack O’Neill.

Mrs. Obama to posthumously honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver

WASHINGTON (AP) ESPN has chosen Michelle Obama to help posthumously honor Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

Irritated by data hack, Farah says no secrets to his success

LONDON (AP) Another testing week off the track ended for Mo Farah in victory, followed by a further defense of his integrity.

Drivers set to race in nation's oldest hill climbing event

LINCOLN, N.H. (AP) Eighty drivers are set to race up New Hampshire’s Mount Washington this weekend in the oldest hill climbing event in North America.

Ex-world champ Menkov among 16 Russians cleared to compete

MOSCOW (AP) Former long jump world champion Alexander Menkov is among 16 more Russians cleared to compete by the IAAF as ”neutral athletes.”

British Olympic relay team gets medals 9 years after race

LONDON (AP) They stepped on the podium. The medals were presented. Nine years too late, and in London rather than Beijing for Britain’s 4×400-meter relay team from the 2008 Olympics.

Olympic walk champion Toth suspended in doping case

MONACO (AP) The reigning Olympic and world champion in the men’s 50-kilometer race-walk, Matej Toth, has been suspended over an alleged breach of anti-doping rules.

'Whales ho!' Sailors, conservationists help keep whales safe

BOSTON (AP) Competitive sailors have teamed up with conservationists on new guidelines aimed at keeping sailboats and whales from colliding during races.

Thousands of athletes in Jerusalem for "Jewish Olympics"

JERUSALEM (AP) Thousands of athletes from around the world are parading in Jerusalem at the opening ceremony of the 20th Maccabiah Games, known as the ”Jewish Olympics.”

Professional runner outruns 2 bears while training in woods

AUBURN, Maine (AP) A professional runner from Kenya says he had to outrun two charging bears while training in the woods in Maine.

Infant struck by foul ball at pro baseball game hospitalized

AUGUSTA, N.J. (AP) An 11-month-old child has been hospitalized after being hit by a line drive foul ball during a professional baseball game in New Jersey.

Greece: Wildfire approaches birthplace of Olympic Games

ATHENS, Greece (AP) Greek authorities say a wildfire has come within 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) of Ancient Olympia – birthplace of the Olympic Games – as several large forest fires continued to burn around the country.

Barcelona says Lionel Messi to extend contract through 2021

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Barcelona says Lionel Messi to extend contract through 2021.

After accident, Olympian Nieto wants to walk for his wedding

On good days, American high jumper Jamie Nieto can shuffle 130 steps without a cane or walker.

World champion Peter Sagan disqualified from Tour de France for causing serious crash that injured Mark Cavendish

VITTEL, France (AP) World champion Peter Sagan disqualified from Tour de France for causing serious crash that injured Mark Cavendish.

Who wants to be a millionaire? Not students in this school

BOSTON (AP) Who wants to be a millionaire? Not most students at a school in one upscale Massachusetts town.

Chomping champs face off at July 4 hot dog eating contest

NEW YORK (AP) Record-setting eaters are gearing up to gobble at the renowned Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest in New York.

Report: Runner, age 101, takes women's record for age group

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) A report says a 101-year-old runner from Louisiana has set the woman’s world record in the 100-yard dash for her age group.

Man who inspired ice bucket challenge is back in hospital

BOSTON (AP) The man who inspired people around the world to dump buckets of ice water over their heads to raise millions of dollars for Lou Gehrig’s disease research is back in the hospital and is keeping his sense of humor.

West Virginia peaks draw experienced climbers and novices

SENECA ROCKS, W.Va. (AP) Seneca Rocks in West Virginia draws climbers from around the mid-Atlantic to a craggy ridge with fiercely vertical routes rising from low forested mountains.

Greek mogul, sports administrator Minos Kyriakou dies at 75

ATHENS, Greece (AP) Greek media mogul Minos Kyriakou, a former president of the country’s Olympic Committee, has died. He was 75.

Manuel, Dressel win 50-meter freestyle national titles

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Olympic gold medalists Simone Manuel and Caeleb Dressel won 50-meter freestyle titles on the final night of the U.S. National Championships.

Coach suspended by British archery body over alleged assault

LONDON (AP) A coach with the ruling body of British archery has been suspended following a media report of a complaint to police over an alleged sexual assault on a young female Para-athlete.

New Jersey passes daily fantasy sports regulation, tax bill

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Legislature has passed a bill to regulate and tax daily fantasy sports and sent it to Republican Gov. Chris Christie.

Family, church spar over girl who wants to play with boys

KENILWORTH, N.J. (AP) A family is continuing its fight against a Catholic school that wouldn’t let their daughter play on a boys basketball team.