Triathlon
Russia hit with triathlon sanctions in doping crackdown

Dec. 13, 2021 07:07 AM EST
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — World Triathlon imposed a package of sanctions on Russia on Monday after repeated doping cases, including one involving an athlete who...

Russian triathlete is 1st DQ from Tokyo Olympics for doping

Oct. 21, 2021 09:12 AM EDT
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — In the first formal disqualification of a Tokyo Olympics athlete for doping, Russian Igor Polyanskiy has been banned for three...

Tom Davis, shakes hands with Freddie De Los Santos after winning at Men's H4 Time Trial at the Fuji International Speedway at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
From battlefield to Tokyo: Combat vets vie at Paralympics

By Tim Sullivan Sep. 07, 2021 11:01 AM EDT

Taiwan's Wang Chi-Lin, left, and Lee Yang compete against China's Li Jun Hui and Liu Yu Chen during their men's doubles gold medal Badminton match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Olympic Latest: Bencic wins tennis gold for Switzerland

Jul. 30, 2021 08:57 PM EDT

Masked fans watch from a hillside during the men's cross country mountain bike competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Izu, Japan. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Sneaking a peek: Fans find creative ways to glimpse Olympics

By Dave Skretta Jul. 29, 2021 03:17 AM EDT

Lydia Jacoby of the United States, sees the results after winning the final of the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Rough day for stars Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka at Olympics

By Josh Dubow Jul. 27, 2021 06:20 AM EDT

Gold medalist Flora Duffy of Bermuda celebrates after winning the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Olympic outsider teams celebrate rare gold medals in Tokyo

By James Ellingworth Jul. 27, 2021 04:11 AM EDT

Flora Duffy of Bermuda celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the gold medal in the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Duffy earns Bermuda's first gold with triathlon victory

By Jim Vertuno Jul. 26, 2021 11:28 PM EDT

Athletes return to the dock after a false start for the men's individual triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Take 2: Triathlon forced to restart when boat gets in way

By Jim Vertuno Jul. 25, 2021 11:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 7, 2018 file photo, Ashleigh Gentle of Australia competes during the mixed team relay triathlon at the Southport Broadwater Parklands during the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia. Gentle, is looking forward to possibly representing her country again when the mixed team format makes its Olympic debut in Tokyo. That'll be in addition to her place in the women's individual race. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
Triathlete rides out the pandemic on her way to Tokyo Games

By Dennis Passa Jul. 09, 2021 01:22 AM EDT

Mixed teams to make debut in triathlon at Tokyo Olympics

Jul. 02, 2021 12:55 PM EDT
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Gwen Jorgensen gave the United States its first Olympic gold medal in the sport. It was an incredible performance from Jorgensen, who...

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2018, file photo, Taylor Knibb from the U.S.A. runs to take second place at the ITU Elite Women World Cup triathlon event in Lausanne, Switzerland. Knibb won the season-opening World Championship Series triathlon to book her place on the U.S. team for the Tokyo Olympics in July. (Valentin Flauraud/Keystone via AP, File)
Americans dominate first World Triathlon Series women's race

By Dennis Passa May. 15, 2021 12:13 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: New York

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
Glen Falls Post-Star. March 18, 2021. Editorial: Stefanik is embarrassing herself with merchandise sales By selling...

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller, right, kicks off as Ryan McCord (27) holds to start the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. With the kick, Fuller became the first female to play in a Southeastern Conference football game. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
Amid anguish of pandemic, sports offered memorable moments

By John Marshall Dec. 25, 2020 01:01 PM EST

FILE - In this April 21, 1986, file photo, Rob de Castella of Australia breaks the tape to win the 90th running of the Boston Marathon in Boston. The Noosa Triathlon, which organizers say is the largest Olympic-format (1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer cycle and 10-kilometer run) in the world was among the largest of more than 19,000 events canceled around Australia this year, with the loss of an estimated 11,000 jobs and more than 75 million Australian dollars ($54 million) lost to charities from money that is usually raised during the events. (AP Photo/David Tenenbaum, File)
No chance to tri; Mass participation sports hit by virus

By Dennis Passa Nov. 12, 2020 12:54 AM EST

List 4/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2020 04:32 PM EST
SOFTBALL Men’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand from Feb. 20-28, 2021 postponed to Feb. 19-27, 2022. SUMO ...

List 4/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2020 04:00 PM EDT
SOFTBALL Men’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand from Feb. 20-28, 2021 postponed to Feb. 19-27, 2022. SUMO ...

Kansas City Royals pitcher Brad Keller watches from the dugout during baseball practice at Kauffman Stadium Friday, July 3, 2020 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Latest: Dodgers CF Pollock considered skipping season

By The Associated Press Jul. 17, 2020 06:41 AM EDT

List 4/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Jul. 13, 2020 02:36 PM EDT
SOFTBALL Men’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand from Feb. 20-28, 2021 postponed to Feb. 19-27, 2022. SUMO ...

List 4/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Jun. 30, 2020 12:16 PM EDT
SOFTBALL Men’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand from Feb. 20-28, 2021 postponed to Feb. 19-27, 2022. SUMO ...