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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.
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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.
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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...
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.
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USA Basketball announces Kerr as next Olympic men's coach
By Tim Reynolds Dec. 20, 2021 12:18 PM EST

Paris to stage 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on River Seine
By Graham Dunbar Dec. 13, 2021 12:39 PM 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,...

Germany warns Russia will pay a price if it enters Ukraine
By Frank Jordans And Thomas Adamson Dec. 09, 2021 06:14 AM EST

The Latest: Fleetwood moves on after breakup of 'Moliwood'
By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2021 02:09 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.
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