Editorials
Our View: Alabama has grown into its place on the world stage
That one of the most egalitarian sports contests in the world is coming to Alabama is not lost ... Read more
Archive for olympics
National Sports
Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics come to a nuanced end
TOKYO (AP) — It began with a virus and a yearlong pause. It ended with a typhoon blowing ... Read more
National Sports
Allyson Felix’s 11th Olympic medal comes in US 4×400 relay
TOKYO (AP) — Allyson Felix won her 11th career Olympic medal Saturday, combining with her American teammates to ... Read more
Columns
COMMENTARY: Don’t forget about other sports
The new school year is fast approaching, which is good news for me as a sports reporter. I ... Read more
National Sports
Poland grants visa to Belarus Olympian who fears for safety
TOKYO (AP) — Poland granted a visa Monday to a Belarusian Olympic sprinter who said she feared for ... Read more
Columns
COMMENTARY: Still have Olympic fever
It feels weird to have the Olympics going on right now. It would have felt even weirder to ... Read more
Nation And World
Tokyo Olympics to allow local fans — but with strict limits
TOKYO (AP) — A sharply limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics, organizers ... Read more
National Sports
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — At last it’s official after countless unsourced news reports and rumors: spectators from abroad will ... Read more
Sports
PUNCHING THE TICKET: Young boxer sets sights on Junior Olympics
Edwin Delgado, a 13-year old amateur boxer out of Limestone County, is already in his fourth year boxing ... Read more
National Sports
Tokyo Olympic organizers plan to host 18 test events
TOKYO (AP) — The postponed Tokyo Olympics are getting a kickstart. Local organizers on Friday announced a series ... Read more