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Douglasville bobsledder aiming for gold in PyeongChang, 2018 Winter Games
Tuesday, August 8, marks the six-month countdown to PyeongChang, South Korea, and the start of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Elana Meyers Taylor is a two-time Olympic bobsledder from Douglasville, Ga., and has the 2018 gold mead in her sights.


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World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 27, 2018 A powerful North Korean general Tuesday wrapped up his visit to the South as part of an Olympics charm offensive by Pyongyang that has drawn angry protests calling for his arrest.


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World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 27, 2018 A powerful North Korean general Tuesday wrapped up his visit to the South as part of an Olympics charm offensive by Pyongyang that has drawn angry protests calling for his arrest.


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Rochester's Fleming, Gosselin to be part of U.S. Team at 2020 Youth Olympic Games

(Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:27:00 GMT)

Rochester will have two connections to the upcoming Youth Olympic Games, to be held Jan. 9-22 ... Gosselin, a 1982 Rochester John Marshall graduate, was the head coach of the United States' 2018 gold ...

CO2 Solutions Set to Air its Industrial Evolution Video During the 2018 Winter Olympic Games

(Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:00:00 GMT)

QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 12: CO2 Solutions Inc. (or the "Corporation") (TSXV: CST) is pleased to announce that it will be airing its video "Industrial Evolution," during the 2018 Winter Olympic games which ...

Russia Has Been Banned From The 2018 Winter Olympic Games

(Mon, 09 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT)

has decided to ban Russia from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games that will be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Although Russian athletes who pass special clearance will still be allowed to ...

Beijing 2008 legacy dovetails with 2022 Winter Games to boost sports participation in China

(Fri, 23 Aug 2019 08:06:00 GMT)

It is a legacy that is set to be further enhanced by Beijing’s hosting of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, which has a key objective of engaging 300 million people in winter sports. The Beijing Olympic ...

NHL 'nowhere near' 2022 Olympic return, eyes 2020 China games

(Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:09:00 GMT)

The NHL opted not to shut down in 2018 and allow players on its teams to compete at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, but Daly says he knows how important the Winter Games will be for ... our decision ...

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How gender politics and tragedy changed Kari Swenson's biathlon generation

(Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:19:08 EST)

In 1984, a talented, close-knit group of women were on the verge of a breakthrough in biathlon -- until they were thwarted by events out of their control.

Sources: Aussies to bring back 76ers' Brown

(Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:20:35 EST)

Australia plans to bring back the Sixers' Brett Brown as coach of its national team for the 2020 Games. His team could include Sixers All-Star Ben Simmons.

Mexico tops U.S., earns Olympic baseball berth

(Sun, 17 Nov 2019 01:52:51 EST)

Mexico rallied to defeat the United States 3-2 in 10 innings on Sunday at the Tokyo Dome to qualify for the Olympic baseball tournament for the first time.

Dillard, dual Olympic track champion, dies at 96

(Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:41:17 EST)

Harrison Dillard, the only Olympic runner to win gold medals in both the sprints and high hurdles, has died. He was 96.

Jury rules USA Swimming not liable in abuse case

(Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:43:31 EST)

A jury in California has ruled that USA Swimming was not negligent in the case of a former coach who sexually abused a 13-year-old swimmer, although she will receive $1.125 million from two USA Swimming affiliates in a civil lawsuit.

Canada, 3 Europe sites to hold hoops qualifying

(Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:06:12 EST)

Canada, Croatia, Lithuania and Serbia have been selected as hosts for the qualifying basketball tournaments that will determine the final four men's spots in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Sun doping hearing marred with translation issues

(Fri, 15 Nov 2019 09:10:49 EST)

Sun Yang faced translations problems at the start of his Court of Arbitration hearing on Friday.

U.S. women win FIBA qualifier after 48-hour trip

(Fri, 15 Nov 2019 03:58:28 EST)

The U.S. women's national team traveled more than 48 hours to get from Houston to Bahia Blanca, Argentina, for the FIBA Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament, where they topped Brazil 76-61 in Thursday's opener.

After loss to Oregon, should U.S. women's basketball team be worried?

(Tue, 12 Nov 2019 01:53:37 EST)

We're still months away from the 2020 Olympic Games, and the U.S. women remain the favorites. But recent exhibitions exposed some concerns.

The day a cancer survivor and his stem cell donor ran into each other at a marathon

(Thu, 7 Nov 2019 18:05:05 EST)

Boyd Dunleavy needed a bone marrow transplant. Nathan Barnes came to the rescue. Last week they met for the first time, at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon.

Who finishes the NYC Marathon in 12 hours? Someone on a mission

(Fri, 8 Nov 2019 08:02:57 EST)

These runners slogged through 26.2 miles on Sunday in New York -- some on crutches, some in wheelchairs -- and they didn't do it for bragging rights.

Joyciline Jepkosgei and a perfect debut at the New York City Marathon

(Sun, 3 Nov 2019 18:08:38 EST)

It was a newbie taking on one the most successful marathon runners of our time. Here's how the underdog pulled off a major upset at the New York City Marathon.

Jepkosgei wins marathon debut in New York City

(Sun, 3 Nov 2019 12:28:22 EST)

Joyciline Jepkosgei powered away from four-time winner Mary Keitany to win the women's title at the NYC Marathon

Inside the mind of a four-time New York City Marathon champ

(Sun, 3 Nov 2019 12:51:51 EST)

Make no mistake, Kenyan Mary Keitany aims to win her fifth title in New York on Sunday. But now she's running for different reasons.

Tokyo upset as '20 marathon moved to Sapporo

(Fri, 1 Nov 2019 00:21:55 EST)

The IOC has decided to move the 2020 Olympic marathon from Tokyo to Sapporo, a decision Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike called "a painful decision, not an agreement," according to a Japanese news report.

Shalane Flanagan, a model of consistency on and off the racecourse

(Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:30:00 EST)

From her first race, the word on Shalane Flanagan was that she would be great. Flanagan did not disappoint.

Flanagan, '17 NYC Marathon winner, retires at 38

(Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:30:17 EST)

Shalane Flanagan, the leader of an accomplished generation of U.S. women distance runners, announced her retirement Monday.

Finish line hardly the end for Taylor Phinney

(Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:05:49 EST)

Unique and honest, Taylor Phinney was one of cycling's most refreshing characters.

The burnout of the shooting star Carmelo Anthony

(Tue, 8 Oct 2019 20:06:29 EST)

It's been a year since Carmelo Anthony has appeared in a game. He might not get his farewell to the league, but the NBA he'd be saying goodbye to isn't the same as the one in which he rose to stardom.

How does Simone Biles do what seems impossible?

(Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:58:16 EST)

No one else has competed skills like the triple-double. No one else has ever been so dominant in the sport. How does Simone Biles do it? Gymnastics experts weigh in.

The Dominant 20: Kipchoge redefines what's possible

(Sat, 12 Oct 2019 05:15:09 EST)

No-one can keep up with Eliud Kipchoge, and that makes him one of the most dominant athletes in sport.

Biles dominant in 5th all-around world title win

(Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:53:48 EST)

Simone Biles won her fifth all-around title at the gymnastics world championships Thursday, underlining her status as the clear favorite for next year's Olympic gold medal.

USA Softball looks to the past for 2020 Olympics success

(Tue, 8 Oct 2019 10:55:25 EST)

With softball's Olympic future beyond 2020 in doubt, Team USA selected a roster headed by pitching legends Monica Abbott and Cat Osterman to make the most of their shot in Tokyo.

Heat, hope and heroics: The final word from the IAAF World Championships

(Mon, 7 Oct 2019 12:13:27 EST)

The IAAF World Athletic Championships are behind us. Here are our top takeaways.

Why is no one showing up to the IAAF World Championships in Qatar?

(Thu, 3 Oct 2019 16:49:43 EST)

One of the biggest sporting events in the world is happening right now, yet few people are in the seats. Why?

Noah Lyles sprinting past opponents and childhood hurdles

(Tue, 1 Oct 2019 19:34:24 EST)

Bullies, a learning disorder and chronic asthma are in Noah Lyles shadow as he runs toward the Olympics and, even, a possible world record.

Hurdler wins bronze on appeal, hails cab to track

(Thu, 3 Oct 2019 19:50:55 EST)

Spanish hurdler Orlando Ortega had to quickly take a cab to Khalifa International Stadium after learning he had won his appeal and would be awarded a bronze medal.

Made to (eventually) be broken: Sports records that stood the test of time

(Wed, 2 Oct 2019 13:51:24 EST)

Some records stand for a few years. Others become such a part of the landscape that breaking them feels like a seismic shift. Donavan Brazier breaking a 34-year-old American track record this week got us thinking about some other long-standing marks.

Mother's Day: Fraser-Pryce, Felix both win gold

(Mon, 30 Sep 2019 09:41:09 EST)

Only moments after Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce zoomed past the finish line Sunday night, she scooped up something more precious than gold.

Gebrselassie: Qatar heat dangerous for runners

(Tue, 1 Oct 2019 11:20:01 EST)

Former marathon world-record holder Haile Gebrselassie told The Associated Press that it was a mistake to hold the track and field world championships in Qatar and that marathon runners could have died from the heat.

Coleman wins 100 at worlds after dodging ban

(Sat, 28 Sep 2019 17:07:03 EST)

Christian Coleman has won the world championship gold medal in the men's 100 meters, three weeks after avoiding a ban for missed drug tests. In other results, DeAnna Price became the first U.S. woman to win worlds gold in hammer throw.

US Olympic Hall of Fame welcomes Smith, Carlos

(Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:34:55 EST)

When she was a kid, Nastia Liukin watched the Olympics on TV and thought how cool it might be to one day meet some of America's greatest athletes.

Athletes' signature moves that changed the game

(Tue, 17 Sep 2019 13:35:14 EST)

Sure, plenty of athletes have go-to moves, but every once in a while they bring us something different -- a move that changes the game and becomes synonymous with a name.

How Olympian Gus Kenworthy landed his first Hollywood role, in 'American Horror Story, 1984'

(Tue, 2 Jul 2019 13:12:52 EST)

Catch Kenworthy make his debut on "American Horror Story" on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

FIBA All-Stars: Gasol, Giannis and the very best NBA players at the World Cup

(Sun, 15 Sep 2019 11:41:35 EST)

Where do Marc Gasol, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Rudy Gobert check in among the best performers in China? Do any of Team USA's stars make the list?

Will superstars save Team USA next summer?

(Sat, 14 Sep 2019 12:04:02 EST)

The Americans leave China with a seventh-place finish and lot of questions heading into the 2020 Olympics in Japan.

How the 1992 Dream Team sparked global NBA fandom

(Wed, 4 Sep 2019 16:22:44 EST)

How the 1992 Dream Team sparked global NBA fandom

Team USA hits historic low at FIBA World Cup

(Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:52:52 EST)

The Americans will play for seventh place on Saturday -- and that's right where they belong.

U.S. tops Poland to wrap up 7th place at FIBA

(Sun, 15 Sep 2019 10:44:49 EST)

The United States closed out a disappointing FIBA tournament with an 87-74 win over Poland and a seventh-place finish.

How Team USA's roster issues ended a gold-medal run

(Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:52:39 EST)

While the World Cup quarterfinals loss to France was disappointing for the Americans, it wasn't surprising.

FIBA World Cup: Nigeria got what they came for, a ticket to Tokyo

(Fri, 13 Sep 2019 04:15:06 EST)

Nigeria's D'Tigers made life difficult for themselves with early losses at the FIBA World Cup, but still achieved their main objective of a place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Free Solo climber Alex Honnold's next summit? The rest of his life

(Thu, 29 Aug 2019 21:27:25 EST)

The death-defying climber is used to putting his body on the line -- his exploits are up for an Emmy on Saturday. Now he ascends into his toughest challenge: domestic life.

Australia into World Cup semis after Mills' 24

(Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:10:38 EST)

Patty Mills scored 24 points and Australia moved into the World Cup semifinals with an 82-70 victory over the Czech Republic on Wednesday night.

USWNT's Kelley O'Hara on championships, celebrations and carbs

(Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:40:10 EST)

After a busy summer -- a second World Cup medal, plus a Body Issue shoot -- Kelley O'Hara spoke with ESPN about her journey to body confidence (and how many croissants she ate in France this summer).

Tokyo to test snow machines for sweltering Olympics

(Thu, 5 Sep 2019 02:30:22 EST)

In a bid to keep visitors cool in what are expected to be blistering temperatures at next year's Olympic and Paralympic games in Tokyo, organisers may deploy machines to sprinkle spectators with man-made snow.

Kemba Walker is enjoying his time in the spotlight

(Mon, 2 Sep 2019 10:05:34 EST)

As one of two All-Stars on Team USA, and the only member of the roster to change teams this offseason, Kemba Walker is taking time to enjoy the moment.

'Natural-born leader' Donovan Mitchell seizes role on Team USA

(Sat, 31 Aug 2019 10:15:30 EST)

Gregg Popovich has entrusted Donovan Mitchell with a leadership role on Team USA, and the 22-year-old Utah Jazz star has embraced the challenge.

Breaking down all 32 FIBA World Cup teams

(Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:21:43 EST)

Can reigning champions Team USA be stopped at the FIBA World Cup? Actually, yes, they can. Introducing the 32 teams competing for the title.

Three years after beating Michael Phelps, Joseph Schooling seeking Olympic return

(Mon, 2 Sep 2019 12:24:40 EST)

Joseph Schooling became a star the day he beat Michael Phelps to win gold at the 2016 Rio Games. Now Schooling is running out of time to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.

Paralympian Scout Bassett embraces her story of scars, survival

(Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:25:41 EST)

Paralympic sprinter and long jumper Scout Bassett spent too many years denying her past. Now, her story of survival inspires her own journey and countless others.

Australia stuns Team USA, snaps 78-game streak

(Sat, 24 Aug 2019 09:49:35 EST)

The U.S. men's basketball team lost for the first time in nearly 13 years, falling to Australia 98-94 in a pre-World Cup exhibition game Saturday.

Andrew Bogut revels in victory over Team USA

(Sat, 24 Aug 2019 09:50:03 EST)

"Welcome to the club." Those four simple words were Andrew Bogut's typically wry reaction after Australia's history-making win against Team USA, an achievement he had managed previously at junior level.