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FILE - Japan's Michael Leitch is tackled by South Africa's Steven Kitshoff during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match at Tokyo Stadium between Japan and South Africa in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 20, 2019. A little more than a year away from the next World Cup in France, Leitch is no longer the captain but still a key member of the brains trust that drives. He looks forward to the tournament where Japan is drawn in group D with England, Argentina, Samoa and one other qualifier. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)

Column: US lands 2031 Rugby World Cup, if anyone cares

By Paul Newberry May. 13, 2022 04:12 PM EDT

Obstacle racing set to replace horses in modern pentathlon

May. 02, 2022 04:36 PM EDT
MONACO (AP) — Under pressure to remove horse riding, modern pentathlon will test obstacle racing as a replacement in time for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. ...

PSG's fans support their team during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Lens at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Saturday, April 23, 2022. The sign on French flag reads "Kylian Mbappe, your shirt is illuminated". (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

RC Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain 4/23/2022

Apr. 24, 2022 04:26 AM EDT

PSG's record-tying 10th French title has bittersweet taste

By Trung Latieule Apr. 24, 2022 04:25 AM EDT

Shoma Uno of Japan performs in the men free program at the Figure Skating World Championships in Montpellier, south of France, Saturday, March 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Uno wins figure skating worlds as American Zhou takes bronze

By Dave Skretta Mar. 26, 2022 12:39 PM EDT

Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the rhythm dance program at the Figure Skating World Championships in Montpellier, south of France, Friday, March 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Papadakis, Cizeron shatter rhythm dance record at worlds

By Dave Skretta Mar. 25, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, of the United States perform in the pairs short program at the Figure Skating World Championships in Montpellier, south of France, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Knierim, Frazier give US first pairs world title since 1979

By Dave Skretta Mar. 24, 2022 05:10 PM EDT

New York Knicks' Evan Fournier, left, fouls Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert who was on his way to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Players push Paris Olympics to find a new basketball venue

Mar. 24, 2022 12:16 PM EDT

Kaori Sakamoto, of Japan, performs in the women short program at the Figure Skating World Championships in Montpellier, south of France, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Knierim-Frazier top pairs short program at skating worlds

By Dave Skretta Mar. 23, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - Nathan Chen competes in the men's free skate program during the figure skating event at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Beijing. Nathan Chen withdrew from the world championships on Wednesday, March 16, because of what he called a “nagging injury” that he’s been dealing with after winning at the Beijing Games. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)

After Russia's ban, world figure skating medals up for grabs

By Dave Skretta Mar. 22, 2022 11:48 AM EDT

Paris Olympics sets $26 lowest rate for 1 million tickets

Mar. 21, 2022 02:50 PM EDT
PARIS (AP) — One million tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics will be sold for 24 euros ($26.50) each with availability for all 32 sports, organizers said on Monday. ...

Nathan Chen, of the United States, performs during the figure skating gala at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Olympic champ Chen out of figure skating worlds with injury

Mar. 16, 2022 11:59 AM EDT

Russian rider Sivakov announces nationality switch to France

Mar. 04, 2022 07:58 AM EST
LONDON (AP) — After racing for the Russian team at the Tokyo Olympics, cyclist Pavel Sivakov announced his nationality switch to France on Friday citing the war in...