The Latest: 2018 Boston Marathon looks to be cold and wet
BOSTON (AP) The Latest on the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon (all times local): APRIL 16, 2018
USA Wrestling requiring media to go through background check
USA Wrestling will require media members seeking to cover federation-sponsored events to undergo a background check, which is believed to be the first such requirement of its kind... APRIL 16, 2018
Japan’s Yuki Kawauchi surges to win men’s Boston Marathon
BOSTON (AP) Yuki Kawauchi seemed like just another spotlight-seeking, early front-runner when he darted out to take the lead at the start of Monday's Boston Marathon. APRIL 16, 2018
Boston marking 5 years since marathon attack with tributes
BOSTON (AP) The bells of Old South Church in Boston rang at 2:49 p.m. to commemorate a citywide moment of silence in honor of Boston Marathon bombing survivors and victims APRIL 15, 2018
Leader collapses, Shelley wins Commonwealth Games marathon
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) One of the most dramatic scenes at the Commonwealth Games came early on the final day. APRIL 15, 2018
Double gold for New Zealand at expense of Olympic champions
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Rio revenge, a brain fade and a gripping contest forced into extra time. APRIL 15, 2018
Hosking hangs on for gold in Commonwealth Games road race
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Mary Kom is back on the international stage in boxing. APRIL 14, 2018
Athletes banned; protesters arrested at Commonwealth Games
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya made it a middle-distance double at the Commonwealth Games, winning the... APRIL 13, 2018
Shibutanis to skip 2018-19 figure skating season
Olympic bronze medalist ice dancers Maia and Alex Shibutani will skip the next figure skating season but aren't retiring. APRIL 12, 2018
Austria probes doping, fraud, corruption in biathlon
The longtime president of the International Biathlon Union stepped down Thursday as Austrian prosecutors investigate the organization for possible doping offenses, fraud and corrup... APRIL 12, 2018
Drama in 200: Hughes DQd; Miller-Uibo wins women’s title
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) The expected duel between Olympic champions was a lopsided contest, with Shaunae Miller-Uibo winning the women's 200 meters in a Commonwealth Games reco... APRIL 12, 2018
Gold in the hills for England cyclist at Commonwealth Games
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) It was a night of surprises Thursday on the track at the Commonwealth Games. APRIL 12, 2018
Austrian police raid international biathlon federation
Biathlon's governing body was raided by Austrian police on Wednesday in an operation that officials said was linked to a doping investigation. APRIL 11, 2018
Swiss still hope to find German billionaire missing in Alps
BERLIN (AP) Swiss rescue teams held out hope Wednesday that there was still a chance of finding a German billionaire alive even though he has been missing in the Alps for days, bu... APRIL 11, 2018
Bill Tavares staying on as USA Luge coach through 2022
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) Bill Tavares will try to extend his Olympic medal-winning streak through the 2022 Beijing Games. APRIL 10, 2018
Brazilian transgender volleyball player extends contract
SAO PAULO (AP) The first transgender athlete to play in Brazil's top volleyball league has extended her contract for one more season. APRIL 10, 2018
Cyclist out of Commonwealth Games race due to late entry
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Caster Semenya didn't let a light drizzle and technical malfunction prevent her from setting the Commonwealth Games record in the 1,500 meters. APRIL 10, 2018
Semenya smashes games 1,500 record, on track for double.
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Long after smashing the Commonwealth Games 1,500-meter record to set herself up for a middle-distance double, Caster Semenya passed Isaac Makwala under... APRIL 10, 2018
Olympians back California plan for disclosures on doctors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Olympians who were abused by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar spoke in support of legislation Monday that would make California the first sta... APRIL 9, 2018
South Africa pair upstage Blake in 100 at Commonwealth Games
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Akani Simbine led Henricho Bruintjies in a surprising South Africa 1-2 finish in the 100 meters at the Commonwealth Games that may have Yohan Blake thin... APRIL 9, 2018
Warner leads decathlon; Blake in night final for the 100
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Akani Simbine and Henricho Bruintjies on the track and Cameron van der Burgh and Chad le Clos in the pool gave South Africa a night to remember Monday a... APRIL 9, 2018
Investigation launched into Paris-Roubaix rider's death
PARIS (AP) French judicial officials launched an investigation Monday into the death of Belgian rider Michael Goolaerts during the Paris-Roubaix cycling race. APRIL 9, 2018
Transgender weightlifter Hubbard injured in competition
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) They said she was unbeatable. APRIL 9, 2018
US wins wrestling World Cup for 1st time in 15 years
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) The United State won wrestling's World Cup for the first time in 15 years Sunday, beating Azerbaijan in the final. APRIL 9, 2018
World champion Peter Sagan wins Paris-Roubaix
PARIS (AP) World champion Peter Sagan outsprinted Silvan Dillier to the finish line to win the prestigious Paris-Roubaix race, but his first victory in the race known as the Queen... APRIL 8, 2018