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Michael Andrew caps breakout US Nationals with 50 free win

Monday, 30 July 2018, 07:46 Last update: about 9 years ago

Michael Andrew is swimming in deeper waters now, having qualified for his first major international senior meet with a breakout performance at the U.S. national championships. Andrew earned his...

Welsh rider Geraint Thomas wins his 1st Tour de France title

Sunday, 29 July 2018, 19:30 Last update: about 9 years ago

Geraint Thomas has won his first Tour de France title. The Welsh rider with Team Sky successfully defended his lead over second-placed Tom Dumoulin in the mostly ceremonial final stage around the...

Olympic champ Biles triumphs in return to competition

Sunday, 29 July 2018, 05:07 Last update: about 9 years ago

The jitters were obvious and unmistakable. A step out of bounds on floor exercise. A hop back on vault. An uncharacteristic slip off the uneven bars. Simone Biles needed them. Maybe deep down,...

Olympic champ Biles focused on future, not legacy in return

Saturday, 28 July 2018, 19:16 Last update: about 9 years ago

Simone Biles wasn't bragging. That's never really been her thing. Her tone was confident but not cocky. Sincere without the swagger. Yes, the defending Olympic champion — who returns to...

Tokyo 2020 organizers say venue delays won't hit test events

Saturday, 28 July 2018, 19:14 Last update: about 9 years ago

Organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics insist construction delays at two key venues will have no impact on preparations for the games, including test events. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government...

Athletics: Russia could be reinstated in December, says IAAF

Saturday, 28 July 2018, 12:08 Last update: about 9 years ago

Russia could be provisionally reinstated to worldwide track and field competition in December if it meets certain conditions, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said...

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