United States

Slingsby's Aussies aim for SailGP 3-peat, another $1M check
By Bernie Wilson May. 13, 2022 07:33 PM EDT

US to host men's and women's Rugby World Cups for first time
By Steve Douglas May. 12, 2022 01:58 PM EDT
United States expected to be named host of Rugby World Cups
By Steve Douglas May. 11, 2022 07:12 AM EDT
With the full support of the White House, an American bid to stage the men's and women's Rugby World Cups is expected to receive the green light on Thursday as the...

Salt Lake, Sapporo head race to 2030 Olympics, and maybe '34
By Stephen Wade May. 02, 2022 01:08 AM EDT
Olympic stars Ledecky, Dressel headline US team for worlds
May. 01, 2022 05:07 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel highlight a 41-member U.S. swimming team that will compete at this summer’s world championships in Budapest,...
American Armstrong sets swimming world record in 50 back
Apr. 29, 2022 09:33 AM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — American Hunter Armstrong has set a swimming world record in the men's 50-meter backstroke.
Armstrong posted a time of 23.71...

Girls hockey programs show promise in nontraditional markets
By Stephen Whyno Apr. 28, 2022 03:06 PM EDT
Tenn. center that hosted 1996 Olympics events burns down
Apr. 26, 2022 10:39 AM EDT
COPPERHILL, Tenn. (AP) — A fire early Tuesday destroyed Tennessee's Ocoee Whitewater Center, which served as the host site for paddling events during the 1996...

Olympic champ Jepchirchir wins 50th women's Boston Marathon
By Jimmy Golen Apr. 18, 2022 12:16 PM EDT