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Oly champ Lysacek ready for Skate America return Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic champion Evan Lysacek will return to competition for the first time since Vancouver at Skate America. The Naperville native had hoped to make his return there last year, only to be sidelined by a torn abdominal muscle. The injury required surgery. Though Skate America is Lysacek’s only Grand Prix event, it will give him a good idea of how he stacks up against the international competition.
Olympian dies during America’s Cup practiceMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
A 72-foot-long Swedish sailboat capsized Thursday in San Francisco Bay while practicing for the upcoming America's Cup races, killing an Olympic gold medalist from the United Kingdom and injuring another sailor, authorities said.
Bolt to run 150-meter race at Copacabana beach Mar 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Usain Bolt will have Copacabana beach in the background when he tries to break his 150-meter world best in a street race this weekend in Rio de Janeiro.
Ex-skater accuses Gabel of rape when she was 15 Mar 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A second former U.S. speedskater has made sexual abuse accusations against Olympic medalist and former U.S. Speedskating president Andy Gabel, saying he raped her when she was 15.
Chicago speedskater implicated in sexual abuse allegations Mar 1, 2013 12:00 AM
U.S. Speedskating began an investigation Friday into the report of a female skater accusing former Olympian and organization president Andy Gabel of sexual abuse in the 1990s.
Pistorius cancels future races in wake of murder charge Feb 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Oscar Pistorius' agent has canceled all future track races so the double-amputee Olympian can focus on the murder charge against him, underscoring the possibility the disabled sports icon might never again run competitively on his famous carbon fiber blades. Pistorius is defending himself against allegations he murdered his model girlfriend by shooting her several times in his upscale house on Valentine's Day morning.
Agent cancels all future races for Oscar Pistorius Feb 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Oscar Pistorius’ track career was put on hold indefinitely as his agent canceled all future races so the double-amputee Olympian can focus on defending himself against his murder charge. After visiting Pistorius at the police station he is being held at, agent Peet van Zyl said there is “no option but to cancel all future races that Oscar Pistorius had been contracted to compete in to allow Oscar to concentrate on the upcoming legal proceedings.”
Pistorius' family strongly refutes murder chargeFeb 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Oscar Pistorius is "numb with shock as well as grief" after the shooting death of his model girlfriend at his home in South Africa, the runner's uncle said Saturday, as his family strongly refuted prosecutors' claims that he murdered her.
Amputee Olympic star Pistorius charged in slaying Feb 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee sprinter dubbed the Blade Runner, was charged Thursday in the Valentine’s Day slaying of his girlfriend at his upscale home in South Africa, a shocking twist to one of the feel-good stories of last summer’s Olympics. Pistorius buried his face in the hood of his workout jacket as officers escorted him from a police station after his arrest in the shooting death of Reeva Steenkamp, a 30-year-old model who had spoken out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women.
IOC President Rogge to meet with wrestling leader Feb 13, 2013 12:00 AM
‘Pingpong diplomacy’ figure Zhuang Zedong dies Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Three-time world table tennis champion Zhuang Zedong, a key figure in the groundbreaking “pingpong diplomacy” between China and the United States, died Sunday, China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported. He was 72 and had struggled with cancer since 2008.
Russia sparing no expenseFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
One year before Russia hosts its first Winter Olympics, this Black Sea resort is a vast construction site sprawling for nearly 40 kilometers (25 miles) along the coast and 50 kilometers (30 miles) up into the mountains. After arriving at Sochi’s new airport, there’s no escape from the clang and clatter of the drilling, jackhammering and mixing of cement that drowns out the hum of the sea and the birdsong. For Russia and its leadership, the 2014 Sochi Games is not just a major sports event but a point of national pride.
Lance Armstrong to help ‘clean up cycling’ Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Phelps voted AP male athlete of year Dec 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Now that he’s away from the pool, Michael Phelps can reflect — really reflect — on what he accomplished. Pretty amazing stuff. “It’s kind of nuts to think about everything I’ve gone through,” Phelps said. “I’ve finally had time to myself, to sit back and say, ‘ ... that really happened?’ It’s kind of shocking at times.” Not that his career needed a capper, but Phelps added one more honor to his staggering list of accomplishments Thursday — The Associated Press male athlete of the year. Phelps edged out LeBron James to win the award for the second time.
U.S. Olympic gymnast to visit Elgin, Westmont Dec 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Regular people often travel to spend Christmas with their loved ones' families, but if you're an Olympic gymnast, you do that and make public appearances bound to delight fans. Jake Dalton, a gymnast who competed with Team USA at this summer's Olympic Games in London, will hold two meet-and-greet sessions on Saturday in the suburbs, at the Illinois Gymnastics Institute in Westmont and Spring Hill Gymnastics in Elgin.
Bolt says he’ll defend titles at Rio Olympics Oct 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Usain Bolt will aim for a three-peat of Olympic sprint titles in the 100 and 200 meters at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, rather than trying out a new event. During a promotional visit to New Zealand on Monday, the self-declared "living legend" said his plan for 2016 "is all about just going and defending my titles."
Phelps to join Feherty for show ahead of Ryder Cup Sep 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Michael Phelps is getting another chance to show off his funny side. And he'll have some help from the glibbest man in golf. The most decorated Olympian ever will join David Feherty for a special Ryder Cup-themed edition of "Feherty Live" next week. The show, which will be taped in front of a live Chicago audience, will air on the Golf Channel on Wednesday, two days before the Ryder Cup begins at Medinah.
Shaun White: ‘Truly sorry for my poor behavior’ Sep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Olympic snowboard champion Shaun White apologized Tuesday for "unwise choices," saying he got "carried away" after police accused him of pulling a hotel fire alarm that forced guests to evacuate.
Rulon Gardner’s latest setback is bankruptcy Sep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
In another setback for one of the world's most decorated wrestlers, Olympic gold medalist Rulon Gardner has filed for bankruptcy.
Oswego man ‘back to being dad’ after golden ParalympicsSep 13, 2012 12:00 AM
A day after coming home with the three medals he won during the Paralympic Games in London, Joe Berenyi wasn't focused on cycling. The 43-year-old Oswego man mowed the lawn while his gold, silver and bronze medals sat on the kitchen table. "I am getting back to being dad," the father of three said.