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FILE - United States head coach Adam Krikorian, right, directs players during a quarterfinal round win over Canada in a women's water polo match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Right after the Summer Olympics, Krikorian was done. Worn down by coaching the U.S. women's water polo team through a pandemic, he thought it might be time to try something new. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
US water polo coaches returning for Paris Olympics

By Jay Cohen Dec. 07, 2021 09:01 AM EST

Swiatek spoils Badosa's birthday at WTA Finals

By Carlos Rodriguez Nov. 15, 2021 05:28 PM EST
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Iga Swiatek departed the WTA Finals with a win after spoiling Paula Badosa's birthday 7-5, 6-4 on Monday. The...

Barcelona's Pedri, centre, passes the ball challenged by Benfica's Nicolas Otamendi during a Group E Champions League soccer match between Benfica and Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Pedri to sign new deal with Barcelona through 2026

Oct. 14, 2021 09:07 AM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol, from Spain, kisses the Larry O'Brian trophy after the Lakers won the NBA basketball championship in Orlando, Fla., in this Sunday, June 14, 2009, file photo. Pau Gasol announced his retirement from basketball on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, ending a career that lasted more than two decades and earned him two NBA titles and a world championship gold with Spain's national team. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Veteran Pau Gasol announces retirement from basketball

By Tales Azzoni Oct. 05, 2021 11:56 AM EDT

Real Sociedad's Joseba Zaldua, foreground, tackles Barcelona's Pedri during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona to give Pedri 2-week break after marathon run

Aug. 20, 2021 12:40 PM EDT

Played of Spain pose after winning the silver medal after the men's soccer final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Madrid's Ceballos sidelined with ankle injury from Olympics

Aug. 10, 2021 05:11 PM EDT

Players of Brazil celebrate with the medals after defeating Spain in the men's soccer final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Brazilian Olympic Committee criticizes national soccer team

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 08, 2021 09:49 AM EDT

Serbia's head coach Dejan Savic, left, shakes hands with Greece's head coach Theodoros Vlachos after Serbia won the men's water polo gold medal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Filipovic, Serbia top Greece 13-10 for men's water polo gold

By Jay Cohen Aug. 08, 2021 02:58 AM EDT

Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Olympic Latest: Bach declares Tokyo Olympics officially over

Aug. 07, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

The United States women's water polo team poses with their gold medals after defeating Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
US coach worried about future of collegiate water polo

By Jay Cohen Aug. 07, 2021 12:15 PM EDT

France's Kentin Mahe celebrates after scoring during the men's gold medal handball match between France and Denmark at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
France beats Denmark for men's handball gold at Olympics

Aug. 07, 2021 12:11 PM EDT

Brazil's Malcom scores his side's second goal against Spain in the men's soccer final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
At 38, Alves helps Brazil to soccer gold by beating Spain

By Rob Harris Aug. 07, 2021 10:33 AM EDT

Players of Brazil pose prior to their men's soccer final match against Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Spain vs Brazil 8/7/2021

Aug. 07, 2021 08:00 AM EDT

The United States team of Allyson Felix, Athing Mu, Dalilah Muhammad and Sydney Mclaughlin, from left, celebrate winning the gold medal in the final of the women's 4 x 400-meter relay at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
American gold bonanza as Tokyo Olympics near end

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 07, 2021 06:21 AM EDT

Hungary's Anna Illes (7), Krisztina Garda, center, and Gabriella Szucs (5), celebrate after beating the Russian Olympic Committee in the women's water polo bronze medal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
US overwhelms Spain for 3rd straight water polo gold

By Jay Cohen Aug. 07, 2021 03:02 AM EDT

United States' Bam Adebayo (13) waves the United States flag as he celebrates with teammates after their win over France in a men's basketball Gold medal game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Golden, again: US beats France 87-82 for Tokyo title

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 07, 2021 12:37 AM EDT

France's Nikola Karabatic makes a shot during the men's gold medal handball match between France and Denmark at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Olympic Latest: France earns gold for 1st volleyball medal

Aug. 06, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

United States' Diana Taurasi (12) drives around Serbia's Sasa Cado (6) during women's basketball semifinal game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Americans go for gold in basketball, volleyball, water polo

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 06, 2021 12:00 PM EDT

Players of Mexico throw coach Jaime Lozano to celebrate beating 3-1 Japan in the men's bronze medal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Cordova leads Mexico to soccer bronze in 3-1 win over Japan

Aug. 06, 2021 07:36 AM EDT

Britain's Harry Charles, riding Romeo 88, competes during the equestrian jumping individual qualifying at Equestrian Park in Tokyo at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Sumo removed, but equestrian course designer defends choice

By Jake Seiner Aug. 06, 2021 05:22 AM EDT