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France moves closer to banning veils in sports competitions

By Samuel Petrequin Jan. 19, 2022 05:31 AM EST
The French Senate has voted in favor of banning the wearing of headscarves in sports competitions, arguing that neutrality is a requirement on the field of play. ...

Mariah Bell performs during the skating spectacular at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Russians heavy favorites for Olympic figure skating medals

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2022 11:54 AM EST

FILE - Athletes shoot during the men's 12.5 km pursuit race at the Biathlon World Cup in Hochfilzen, Austria, Dec. 11, 2021. A flurry of retirements since the 2018 Winter Games has left only a few to defend their Olympic biathlon titles, while a host of talented racers have shown promise this season, making predictions for Beijing success nearly impossible. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Biathlon retirements mean new hopefuls take aim at Olympics

By Martha Bellisle Jan. 10, 2022 02:40 AM EST

Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami grimaces in the finish area after crashing during an alpine ski, women's World Cup super-G in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

Skiers Robinson, Liensberger test positive for COVID-19

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2021 10:51 AM EST

New Zealand's Alice Robinson speeds down the course during an alpine ski an alpine ski, women's World Cup super-G in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Marco Tacca)

New Zealand skier Robinson tests positive for coronavirus

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2021 03:21 AM EST

Head of Paris 2024 Olympics Tony Estanguet, attends a press conference ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024 to present the opening ceremonies, in Paris, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Paris to stage 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on River Seine

By Graham Dunbar Dec. 13, 2021 12:39 PM EST

FILE - France's Yannick Agnel celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men's 200m freestyle final at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, July 30, 2013. More details have emerged over an investigation into the alleged rape of an underage girl by two-time Olympic swimming champion Yannick Agnel of France, who was arrested last week in Paris. Agnel was handed preliminary charges as part of the investigation after being sent to Mulhouse, eastern France. On Monday Dec.13, 2021, Mulhouse prosecutor said the events allegedly took place in 2016 in several locations including Spain, Thailand and Brazil.(AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

Spain Swimming Worlds

Dec. 13, 2021 10:12 AM EST

Olympic swimming champion Agnel denies coercion in rape case

Dec. 13, 2021 10:09 AM EST

Former Olympic champ Agnel in custody in rape investigation

Dec. 09, 2021 11:46 AM EST
PARIS (AP) — Two-time Olympic swimming champion Yannick Agnel of France was arrested Thursday as part of an investigation into the rape of an underage girl,...

New elected German Foreign minister Annalena Baerbock attends a press conference after a meeting with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, at the Quai d'Orsay, in Paris, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (Gonzalo Fuentes, Pool Photo via AP)

Germany warns Russia will pay a price if it enters Ukraine

By Frank Jordans And Thomas Adamson Dec. 09, 2021 06:14 AM EST

FILE - China's Peng Shuai serves to France's Caroline Garcia during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, on May 31, 2018 in Paris. China's Foreign Ministry is sticking to its line that it isn't aware of the controversy surrounding tennis professional Peng Shuai, who disappeared after accusing a former top official of sexually assaulting her. A ministry spokesperson said Friday that the matter was not a diplomatic question and that he was not aware of the situation. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)

French Open Women Singles

Nov. 19, 2021 03:28 PM EST

Runners make their way down the Champs Elysees avenue during the 5 kms (3,125 mils) "Marathon for all Paris 24" in Paris, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. Over 3'600 amateur runners faced off Sunday against Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge in a special race in the heart of Paris, as the city prepares to host the 2024 Olympics. All those he fails to catch over the 5-kilomter race will win access to an Olympic-related marathon in 2024. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Paris runners race Olympic marathon champion Kipchoge

Oct. 31, 2021 09:53 AM EDT

French President Emmanuel Macron, center, and former NBA player Tony Parker, center right behind, talk with members of a basketball team at a basketball playground in Tremblay-en-France, outside Paris, Thursday, Oct.14, 2021. French President Emmanuel Macron will promote sports ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, Pool)

France to boost sport practice ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics

Oct. 14, 2021 09:02 AM EDT

Team USA's Dustin Johnson, Team Europe's Paul Casey and Team USA's Xander Schauffele putt on the third hole during a practice day at the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The Latest: Fleetwood moves on after breakup of 'Moliwood'

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2021 02:09 PM EDT

Slingsby's Aussies go for SailGP hat trick at Saint-Tropez

By Bernie Wilson Sep. 10, 2021 05:34 PM EDT
Tom Slingsby’s Team Australia will go for a hat trick this weekend in the SailGP global league's regatta in Saint-Tropez, France. The...

Hansle Parchment, of Jamaica, left, runs ahead of Devon Allen, of the United States, to win the men's 110 meters hurdles during the Meeting de Paris Diamond League athletics meet at Stade Charlety in Paris, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Olympic 100 champion Thompson-Herah wins in 10.72 at Paris

Aug. 28, 2021 02:55 PM EDT

2 Afghan athletes arrive in Tokyo to compete in Paralympics

By Stephen Wade Aug. 28, 2021 11:07 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Two athletes from Afghanistan have arrived in Tokyo to compete in the Paralympics, the International Paralympic Committee said Saturday. ...