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Rika Kihira of Japan leads Skate Canada after short program

Rika Kihira of Japan topped the Skate Canada women’s short program with 81.35 points

'Mr. GS only': Ted Ligety to reduce his World Cup schedule

Finally feeling healthy again after years of hip and back issues, two-time Olympic champion Ted Ligety is reducing his workload

In a divided Washington, Nationals' World Series run unites

In a divided Washington, Nationals’ World Series run unites

Trump says he is planning to attend World Series

President Donald Trump says he is planning to attend the World Series on Sunday if it goes to a fifth game

Trump gives Presidential Medal of Freedom to racing's Penske

Trump gives Presidential Medal of Freedom to racing’s Penske

Alaska's Iditarod joins a new global sled-dog-racing series

Alaska’s famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has joined a new global circuit of long-distance sled dog racing

Runner disqualified because she didn't have waiver for hijab

A high school runner says she was disqualified from a cross country meet in Ohio because her coach didn’t have a waiver allowing her to wear a hijab

Person familiar with decision tells AP the San Diego Padres have hired Jayce Tingler as manager

Chicago Cubs hire David Ross as manager on a three-year deal through the 2022 season

Person familiar with deal tells AP the Philadelphia Phillies are hiring Joe Girardi as manager

Siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani launching book series

Feds detain ex Russian Olympic official in South Florida

Federal authorities have arrested a former Russian Olympic Committee official for an alleged immigration violation

Trump Organization scrubs name from Central Park skate rinks

Ice skaters in New York’s Central Park may notice something missing from rinks this winter – the name of President Donald Trump

Iran banned from world judo until it agrees to face Israel

Iran has been banned from international judo competitions for refusing to let its athletes fight Israeli opponents

China gets 2nd track meet on global Diamond League circuit

China is getting an extra meeting on track and field’s global Diamond League series which will increase to 15 venues next season

4x Olympian, NYC Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan retires

4-time Olympian and New York City Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan says she is retiring from competitive running to become a coach

The World Series, the return of the NBA, and all of the football: It's the wildest week of the year

It’s time to catch sports fever. Just make sure you have a solid plan.

South Africa grinds down Japan 26-3 to reach the Rugby World Cup semifinals against Wales

Marquez wins MotoGP Grand Prix of Japan

Marc Marquez of Spain held off an early challenge from second place finisher Fabio Quartararo to win the MotoGP Grand Prix of Japan on Sunday

BYU upsets No. 14 Boise State 28-25

BYU upsets no. 14 Boise State 28-25 for first win over Broncos since 2015

Defending champion New Zealand beats Ireland 46-14 to set up Rugby World Cup semifinal against England

England beats Australia 40-16 to reach Rugby World Cup semifinals

AP source: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes expected to miss 4-6 weeks with injured knee

African champion Tsegu suspended for positive doping test

The 10,000-meter champion at the African Games has been provisionally suspended in a doping case

NFL owners agree to invest in Hall of Fame project

The NFL says team owners have given the OK to invest up to $10 million in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village in Canton

Arkansas track plans to end greyhound racing by end of 2022

Nathan Chen begins Grand Prix season at Skate America

New Iditarod CEO seeks dialogue with animal rights critics

The new head of Alaska’s Iditarod plans to meet with an animal rights group long devoted to putting an end to the world’s most famous sled dog race

Hundreds of birds crash into NASCAR Hall of Fame building

An animal rescue group says more than 300 birds crashed into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte, killing more than 100 of them

Kitzbuehel ski races to pay winners record 100,000 euros

Prize money in Alpine skiing is set to reach new heights in the upcoming World Cup season