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COMMENTARY: Athletes have never really ‘stuck to sports’

We are in a day and age where political and social issues have become front and center. The ... Read more

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Alabama State Games registration begins June 15

Like all other sporting events throughout the world, the Alabama State Games has made some changes due to ... Read more

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Alabama State Games postponed due to COVID-19

The Alabama State Games have been an early summer tradition for more than 35 years, but it will ... Read more

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A virus rages, a flame goes out: Tokyo Games reset for 2021

Not even the Summer Olympics could withstand the force of the coronavirus. After weeks of hedging, the IOC ... Read more

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Tokyo Olympics seem sure to happen — but in 2021, not 2020

TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics are probably going to happen, but almost surely in 2021 rather than ... Read more

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Year to go to Tokyo Games, with costs, ticket demand rising

TOKYO (AP) — The countdown for the Tokyo Olympics has hit 365 days. To mark the year-to-go mark, ... Read more

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Olympic gymnasts Ross and Kocian: We were abused by Nassar

BOSTON (AP) — Madison Kocian and Kyla Ross watched the women they won Olympic gold with step forward ... Read more

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Roger Bannister, first to run sub 4-minute mile, dies at 88

LONDON — It was a typical British afternoon in early May: wet, cool and blustery. Not exactly the ... Read more

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The day after: Pyeongchang breathes, bids Olympics farewell

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — From volunteers to support staff to the joint Korea women’s hockey team, people ... Read more

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Russians get 1st gold thanks to 15-year-old Zagitova

GANGNEUNG, South Korea — A few years back, Alina Zagitova nearly was sent home from training for not ... Read more