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Patrick Baumann, rising star in Olympic circles, dies at 51

Sunday, 14 October 2018, 13:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Patrick Baumann, the secretary general of basketball's world governing body who was seen as a potential IOC president, has died at the Youth Olympics. He was 51. Baumann "unexpectedly succumbed...

Cycling: French rider Pinot wins Tour of Lombardy

Saturday, 13 October 2018, 18:06 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

French rider Thibaut Pinot won the Tour of Lombardy on Saturday for the first single-day classic victory of his career. Pinot, who rides for the Groupama-FDJ team, left behind challenger Vincenzo...

Olympic star Biles leads Team USA at world championships

Friday, 12 October 2018, 21:00 Last update: about 9 years ago

Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is ready to take on the world again. The four-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time world all-around champion headlines the six-woman group Team USA...

Skiing: Dodging nerves, skier Shiffrin vows to enjoy ride

Thursday, 11 October 2018, 09:25 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

On particularly stressful occasions, Mikaela Shiffrin can feel the anxiety build moments before her run. Her throat tightens, and her eyes water. Her suit feels way too tight, and her...

Golf: Brooks Koepka voted PGA Tour's top player of the year

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 19:21 Last update: about 9 years ago

U.S. Open and PGA champion Brooks Koepka added to his trophy collection Tuesday when he picked up the Jack Nicklaus Award trophy as the PGA Tour player of the year. Koepka is the sixth player in...

Tokyo Olympics: Costs hit almost $25 billion... may go higher

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 11:53 Last update: about 9 years ago

The price tag keeps soaring for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite local organizers and the International Olympic Committee saying that spending is being cut. A report just released by the national...

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