Protocols
FILE - United States' Jake Sanderson, from left, Tanner Dickinson and Chaz Lucius celebrate a goal against Finland during the first period of an exhibition game in Edmonton, Alberta, Dec. 23, 2021, before the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament. Sanderson, who plays hockey for the University of North Dakota, was named to the 2022 U.S. Olympic team after the NHL announced it was not sending players to the Olympics. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
After COVID 'nightmare,' Sanderson joins US at Olympics

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 11, 2022 06:08 AM EST

Kjeld Nuis of the Netherlands celebrates his gold medal and Olympic record during a venue ceremony for the men's speedskating 1,500-meter race at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Nuis, Krol give Dutch 1-2 finish in Olympic speedskating

By Paul Newberry Feb. 08, 2022 07:21 AM EST

Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier react after receiving the top score in the pairs free skate at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Jan. 16, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Top US pairs skaters withdraw from nations due to COVID-19

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2022 12:27 PM EST

Canadian bobsled team dealing with coronavirus issues

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 29, 2021 07:57 PM EST
The Canadian bobsled team is dealing with a coronavirus problem, announcing Wednesday that 10 sliders and three staff members have been placed into health and safety...

Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines competes in the women's 55kg weightlifting event, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Euphoric Philippines, rewards greet Olympic gold winner home

Jul. 28, 2021 09:41 AM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton goes up for a dunk against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Milwaukee. (Justin Casterline/Pool Photo via AP)
LaVine cleared, USA Basketball awaits 3 NBA Finals players

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 21, 2021 07:07 AM EDT

A commuter walks down stairs leading to a subway station before the start of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Team USA chiropractor sorry for COVID protocol-Nazi post

By Jake Seiner Jul. 21, 2021 05:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 file photo Prince Albert II of Monaco, left, presents Kenyan distance runner Tegla Loroupe with the 2016 President Award at the 2016 World Athletics Gala Awards in Monaco. Laroupe, currently the chief of mission for the IOC's Refugee Olympic Team, has tested positive for COVID-19, two people with knowledge of her condition have told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
Zero risk? Virus cases test Olympic organizers' assurances

By Stephen Wade, Yuri Kageyama And Gerald Imray Jul. 17, 2021 11:55 PM EDT

Bradley Beal shoots during practice for USA Basketball, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
US-Australia basketball game canceled because of protocols

Jul. 15, 2021 11:41 PM EDT

U.S. men's basketball game against Australia set for Friday has been canceled because of health and safety protocols

Jul. 15, 2021 11:25 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — U.S. men's basketball game against Australia set for Friday has been canceled because of health and safety protocols. ...

United States' Bradley Beal brings the ball up court against Argentina during the second half of an exhibition basketball game in Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Bradley Beal out of Olympics for health and safety reasons

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 15, 2021 03:32 PM EDT

Wizards guard Bradley Beal remains in health protocols, will not play for US men's basketball team in Olympics

Jul. 15, 2021 03:30 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Wizards guard Bradley Beal remains in health protocols, will not play for US men's basketball team in Olympics. ...

United States' Bradley Beal brings the ball up court against Argentina during the second half of an exhibition basketball game in Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
AP source: Beal in protocols, Tokyo Olympics status in doubt

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 14, 2021 08:26 PM EDT

Chile's coach Martin Lasarte looks on prior to a Copa America soccer match against Argentina at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Chile admits violation of virus protocols at Copa America

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 20, 2021 06:41 PM EDT

Shah set to join bio-secure bubble for Pakistan Super League

Rizwan Ali May. 28, 2021 03:35 AM EDT
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistan Cricket Board has apparently compromised on its COVID-19 protocols and allowed fast bowler Naseem Shah to re-enter the bio-secure...

Motorists react as police officers and soldiers disperse a group of people who allegedly plan to stage a rally to support firebrand cleric Rizieq Shihab near the East Jakarta District Court where his sentencing hearing is held in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 27, 2021. Judges are scheduled to deliver their verdict on the trial of Shihab, the leader of now-banned Islam Defenders Front, who was accused of inciting people to breach pandemic restrictions by holding events attended by thousands of supporters to commemorate Prophet Muhammad's birthday and the wedding of his daughter in November last year. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Indonesia court sentences firebrand cleric to 8 months' jail

By Niniek Karmini And Andi Jatmiko May. 27, 2021 07:52 AM EDT

A man arrives to a protest against how the government of President Alberto Fernandez is handling the new coronavirus pandemic crisis in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Marcos Brindicci)
Argentina offers to host Copa America after Colombia's exit

By Debora Rey May. 26, 2021 09:35 PM EDT

South Africa returns: Rugby Championship again 4 countries

May. 21, 2021 02:20 AM EDT
SYDNEY (AP) — South Africa is back and the Rugby Championship is once again a four-country tournament including Australia, Argentina and New Zealand. ...

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. slides safe to score as Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto waits for the ball in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Atlanta. Acuna scored on a single by Braves' Freddie Freeman. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Phillies catcher Realmuto back from COVID-19 IL after 1 day

May. 14, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

Edmonton Oilers' Josh Archibald (15) is stopped by Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL's Canadian teams likely to keep COVID-19 protocols

May. 10, 2021 06:44 PM EDT