Olympics
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Australian Olympic staffer Tancred cleared of bullying
Sep 01, 2017 7:00 am - SYDNEY (AP) - Australian Olympic Committee media director Mike Tancred says an independent tribunal has cleared him of bullying claims. The AOC issued a statement Friday...
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US Sailing seeks inquiry into capsize that injured Olympian
Sep 01, 2017 7:00 am - SAN DIEGO (AP) - U.S. Sailing asked World Sailing and the Nacra 17 class association Friday to investigate a capsize in which Olympian Bora Gulari of Detroit lost parts ...
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IOC warns 2018 Olympic organizers of white elephant venues
Aug 31, 2017 7:00 am - PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) - The International Olympic Committee warned organizers in Pyeongchang on Thursday that they risk creating white elephants from 2018 Winter...
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US Olympic sailor loses parts of 3 fingers in capsize
Aug 30, 2017 7:00 am - LA GRANDE-MOTTE, France (AP) - U.S. Sailing says Olympian Bora Gulari of Detroit lost parts of three fingers on his right hand when his catamaran capsized during trainin...
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Bach says no immediate concerns for Pyeongchang Winter Games
Aug 26, 2017 7:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said Saturday he sees "no reason for any immediate concern" about tensions on the Korean Peninsula a...
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Survivor: Reality show becomes possible road to Olympics
Aug 26, 2017 7:00 am - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - The fact that Josh Williamson hadn't stepped on ice until about a month ago hardly makes him an ideal candidate to become an Olympic bobsl...
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After doping scandals, Russia touts reformed testing agency
Aug 18, 2017 7:00 am - MOSCOW (AP) - After almost two years under suspension, the Russian anti-doping agency wants to show it's capable of cleaning up a tainted sports scene. The agency, known...
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Q&A with Team USA volleyball star Thomas Jaeschke of WheatonAug 18, 2017 1:00 am - At age 22, Thomas Jaeschke was the youngest member of the USA Olympic men's volleyball team, which captured a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro. ...
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Ex-Aussie Olympian says he's cleared to compete for Russia
Aug 17, 2017 7:00 am - SYDNEY (AP) - Former Australian Olympian Shane Perkins says he has completed his sporting defection to Russia after President Vladimir Putin signed off on granting him c...
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Los Angeles takes another step toward 2028 Games
Aug 11, 2017 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles took another step Friday toward bringing the 2028 Olympics to the city, despite questions about future costs. The City Council voted 12-0 ...