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Wed, December 2, 2020 | 08:54

IOC confirms Bach is only candidate for Olympic presidency

IOC confirms Bach is only candidate for Olympic presidency

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The International Olympic Committee says Thomas Bach will have no opponents for his re-election as president in a vote scheduled in March.

2020-12-01 21:05

Delayed Tokyo Olympics to cost additional $1.9 billion: report

Delayed Tokyo Olympics to cost additional $1.9 billion: report

The coronavirus-delayed Tokyo Olympics could cost $1.9 billion more than its original budget of $13 billion, a 15 percent increase, a report said Sunday. The Olympics organisers will formally decide the increased budget for the Games as early as mid-December after communicating with the Japanese government and the host city Tokyo, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported, citing unnamed ...

2020-11-29 13:30

Over 50, Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. hungry to fight again

Over 50, Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. hungry to fight again

Mike Tyson stepped onto a spotlighted stage Friday and weighed in at 220 pounds, ripping off his shirt to reveal a muscled torso that could belong to an athlete of half his 54 years. The former heavyweight champion moved into a COVID-protective glass box and went nose-to-nose with Roy Jones Jr., once the most talented fighter in the world. Jones' 210-pound frame was slightly ...

2020-11-28 21:48

World Taekwondo hosts first forum for gender equity, female leadership

World Taekwondo hosts first forum for gender equity, female leadership

World Taekwondo (WT) hosted a forum dedicated to encouraging female athletes and other women to seek leadership positions, Friday. The “Gender Equity and Women Leadership Forum” featured inspirational speeches from global sports figures and policymakers. It continues Saturday.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2020-11-27 16:39

After opting out of bubble, Bradley ready to play again

After opting out of bubble, Bradley ready to play again

MIAMI (AP) -- Avery Bradley still has serious concerns about the coronavirus, particularly because one of his children has struggled with respiratory illnesses. Those concerns kept him from the NBA's restart bubble. They won't keep him from this season.

2020-11-25 21:24

Go player cheated using AI

Go player cheated using AI

A 13-year-old professional Go player was suspended from competing for one year on Friday after she admitted to using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance her gameplay in an online Go competition.

Park Ji-won | 2020-11-23 08:36

Jake Scott, former Miami safety, Super Bowl MVP, dies at 75

Jake Scott, former Miami safety, Super Bowl MVP, dies at 75

Jake Scott, the star safety who was the most valuable player in the Super Bowl that completed the Miami Dolphins' 1972 perfect season before his relationship with coach Don Shula soured, died Thursday in Atlanta. He was 75.

2020-11-21 18:11

Conor McGregor agrees to UFC return vs Poirier on Jan. 23

Conor McGregor agrees to UFC return vs Poirier on Jan. 23

Conor McGregor has agreed to return to the UFC for a rematch with Dustin Poirier on Jan. 23 at UFC 257. UFC President Dana White confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that McGregor has ended his latest retirement from mixed martial arts by signing an agreement for a 155-pound fight with Poirier.

2020-11-20 11:03

Tokyo Olympics: Many rules, no partying, no hanging around

Tokyo Olympics: Many rules, no partying, no hanging around

Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics won't have the luxury of hanging around once they've wrapped up their event. No late-night parties in the Athletes Village. No nights _ or early mornings _ on the town. Instead of getting to know their global neighbors, Olympic athletes will be encouraged to leave Japan a day or two after they've finished competing.

2020-11-19 15:55

No mandatory coronavirus vaccine for Tokyo Olympics, says IOC chief

No mandatory coronavirus vaccine for Tokyo Olympics, says IOC chief

No mandatory coronavirus vaccine for Tokyo Olympics, says IOC chief coronavirus vaccine to compete at the Tokyo Olympics, IOC chief Thomas Bach said Tuesday, adding that mandatory shots would be "going too far."

2020-11-17 20:46

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