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FILE- Canada's Sidney Crosby hoists the trophy following his team's victory over Europe in the finals of the World Cup of Hockey finals on Sept. 29, 2016, in Toronto. he NHL and NHL Players’ Association have abandoned plans to hold a World Cup of Hockey in 2024, according to a a joint statement Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, calling it not feasible to hold the tournament as they had hoped in February of 2024. The league and union say they hope to stage it in February 2025 and will continue to plan for that. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Russia-Ukraine war derails World Cup of Hockey plans for '24
By Stephen Whyno
Nov. 11, 2022 10:49 PM EST
FILE - Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen calls out to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 31, 2020, in New York. Boylen and USA Basketball can clinch a spot in the 2023 World Cup by beating Brazil in a qualifying game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
USA on brink of clinching spot in 2023 Basketball World Cup
By Tim Reynolds
Nov. 11, 2022 12:34 AM EST
This photo provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in California shows three Olympic Games medals stolen during the course of a home burglary in Laguna Hills, Calif. On Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, authorities said they were seeking the public's help and are looking for the medals belonging to a member of the U.S. women's volleyball team. (Courtesy of Orange County Sheriff’s Department via AP)
3 Olympic volleyball medals stolen from California home
Nov. 11, 2022 12:18 AM EST
FILE - The logo of 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics and Paralympics, right, are unveiled to the journalists at a press conference in Rome, March 30, 2021. Another expensive venue for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been approved, with a 50 million euro ($50 million) project slated to place a roof over the outdoor speedkating oval in Baselga di Pine. The Milan-Cortina organizing committee said Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 that it couldn’t comment on "a choice made by Baselga,” but noted that speedskating was slated for Baselga in the bid dossier and that the International Skating Union prefers an indoor oval.(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, file)
2026 Olympic speedskating oval to get $50 million roof
By Andrew Dampf
Nov. 08, 2022 03:46 PM EST
US marathon trials for 2024 Olympics will be run in Orlando
Nov. 08, 2022 12:16 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The 2024 United States Olympic marathon trials will be held along the streets in Orlando, Florida. USA Track and Field announced...
WADA forces hearing in Russian skater Valieva's doping case
Nov. 08, 2022 09:52 AM EST
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency said Tuesday it sent the Beijing Olympics case of teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva to sport’s highest...
Today in Sports History-Stephen Curry hits 13 3-pointers
By The Associated Press
Nov. 06, 2022 10:02 AM EST
Nov. 7 1943 — The Detroit Lions and New York Giants play the last scoreless tie in the NFL. 1968 — Red Berenson scores six goals,...
Jordan Chiles of the U.S. competes in the vault finals during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
Jade Carey adds to medal haul at worlds with vault gold
Nov. 05, 2022 03:54 PM EDT
FILE - People gather around the official countdown clock showing remaining time until the kick-off of the World Cup 2022, in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup but soccer isn't the only sport played in the Gulf Arab country. From traditional pursuits to worldwide competitions, Qatar increasingly has marketed itself as a host for sports of all sorts. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)
EXPLAINER: Sports in Qatar as country hosts 2022 World Cup
By Jon Gambrell
Nov. 05, 2022 05:48 AM EDT
Boxx appointed vice chair of US Soccer safety task force
Nov. 04, 2022 08:32 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Shannon Boxx, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and member of the 2015 World Cup championship team, was appointed Friday as a vice chair of the U.S....
Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the parallel bars at the Men's All-Around Final during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
Hashimoto adds world championship to go with Olympic gold
Nov. 04, 2022 06:19 PM EDT
In this photo provided by Grace Vine, Beau Welling stands with PGA of America's championship trophies on Oct. 18, 2019, ahead of a preview event for the new PGA facility in Frisco, Texas. Welling is the golf course architect responsible for PGA Frisco's Fields Ranch West course. Like many late-to-the-game Americans, Beau Welling got hooked on the sport of curling after seeing the shouting and sweeping and clattering stones while watching the Olympics on television. (Beau Welling Design photo via AP)
New world curling boss found late-blooming love for sport
By Jimmy Golen
Nov. 04, 2022 01:06 PM EDT
Gold medalist Rebeca Andrade of Brazil, centre, Silver medalist Shilese Jones of the U.S., left, and Bronze medalist Great Britain's Jessica Gadirova celebrate during a medal ceremony for the Women's All-Around Final during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
Brazil's Andrade makes history, wins world gymnastics title
Nov. 03, 2022 06:34 PM EDT
Veronica Burton goes to the basket as the USA Basketball Women's 3x3 national team practices, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Miami Lakes, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jimmer's new goal: The U.S. Olympic team, in 3x3 basketball
By Tim Reynolds
Nov. 03, 2022 04:24 PM EDT
FILE - Albert Korir of Kenya crosses the finish line first in the men's division of the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. Korir is looking to defend his New York City Marathon title when he races on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NYC Marathon champion Albert Korir looks to defend title
By Doug Feinberg
Nov. 03, 2022 03:12 PM EDT
FILE - Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve calls out to players during the team's WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces in Las Vegas, Thursday, May 19, 2022. The Minnesota Lynx signed coach Cheryl Reeve to a multi-year contract extension Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, and elevated her front office title from general manager to president of basketball operations. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, File)
Lynx extend coach Cheryl Reeve, bump GM title to president
Nov. 03, 2022 02:04 PM EDT
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10
By The Associated Press
Nov. 03, 2022 10:02 AM EDT
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the Pirates is...
China tops Japan at sloppy men's gymnastics championships
Nov. 02, 2022 07:32 PM EDT
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — China won its 12th world men's gymnastics championship on Wednesday, putting together six solid if not always spectacular rotations to...
U.S. women earn record sixth straight world gymnastics title
Nov. 01, 2022 07:13 PM EDT
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A pair of falls on the balance beam in qualifying cost Jordan Chiles a shot at the world all-around gymnastics title. She's...
Philadelphia 76ers' P.J. Tucker saves a ball from going out of bounds during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
76ers stripped of 2nd-round picks next 2 years for tampering
Oct. 31, 2022 04:30 PM EDT