Olympics
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Anti-doping leader lays out his wish list for Russians
Dec 06, 2017 6:00 am - While the International Olympic Committee begins setting the rules for Russian athletes to compete at next year's Winter Games, one of the world's top anti-doping watchd...
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Analysis: Russia pays a price, but no winners in doping saga
Dec 06, 2017 6:00 am - If you're looking for winners after the International Olympic Committee's decision to boot Russia from the upcoming Games, keep on looking. There are none. Yes, it's eas...
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Ovechkin hopes Russian hockey team participates in Olympics
Dec 06, 2017 6:00 am - ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Alex Ovechkin hopes the Russian hockey team participates in the 2018 Winter Olympics even though it would have to wear neutral uniforms. After the ...
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Saulnier scores late, Canada beats USA in women's hockey
Dec 06, 2017 6:00 am - Winnipeg, Manitoba (AP) - Even after stopping 32 shots in a 2-0 shutout over the U.S. team on Tuesday night, Canadian goaltender Genevieve Lacasse wasn't about to take a...
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Mascot designs for 2020 Tokyo Olympics shortlisted
Dec 06, 2017 6:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Japanese schoolchildren will help determine the mascot for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics on Thursday unveiled th...
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IOC: Russians can compete at Olympics, but without flag
Dec 06, 2017 6:00 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Russian athletes will be allowed to stand on the medal podium at the Winter Olympics - just not with their anthem playing or their nation's ...
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IOC to offer Olympic medal ceremonies after Sochi appeals
Dec 06, 2017 6:00 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Athletes cheated out of medals by Russian competitors at the 2014 Sochi Olympics will be offered a "dignified" medal ceremony at the next Wi...
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Q&A: What IOC punishment means for Russian Olympic athletes
Dec 05, 2017 6:00 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Russia was formally barred from sending a team to the 2018 Winter Olympics, but many of its athletes should be competing in South Korea. In ...
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Thumbs-up from athletes for IOC decision on Russia
Dec 05, 2017 6:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Athletes who lost medals because of Russia's doping program at the Sochi Olympics gave a broad thumbs-up to the International Olympic Committee's decision T...
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The Latest: Pyeongchang organizers respect IOC decision
Dec 05, 2017 6:00 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The Latest on Russian doping (all times local): ___ 3:30 a.m. Organizers of the Pyeongchang Olympics have issued a statement saying they acc...