Olympics

A number of other events will get either early or late starts because of Tokyo’s sometimes-oppressive summertime climate.

Olympic athletes have been urged to negotiate with national officials directly over gaining freedoms to promote their personal sponsors during Summer and Winter Games

The International Boxing Association has as few as six weeks left to save the sport’s place at the 2020 Olympics

The Russian parliament has voted to impose fines of up to 50,000 rubles ($775) for athletes who get caught doping

In Richmond, her lifetime unbeaten streak in the event remains in tact, but she is keeping a wary eye on halfway across the globe as younger swimmers give chase.

Ledecky and fellow Americans Nathan Adrian, Simone Manuel and Ryan Murphy are expected to both compete and help promote the start-up outfit.

The Swedish government is finally behind the country’s bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics

The World Anti-Doping Agency has reinstated Romania’s only anti-doping laboratory after it was suspended for allegedly covering up drug use

Florida teenager Caroline Marks win 1st World Surf League title

The IOC’s executive board wants to add breakdancing to the Olympic platform in time for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris

French prosecutors are investigating Tsunekazu Takeda for allegedly paying a bribe to secure Tokyo’s successful Olympic bid.

Veteran coach Valorie Kondos Field works at ‘planting seeds’ to build trust among female gymnasts bruised by the harsh demands — and abuse — that have marred their sport.

Li Li Leung, also a former gymnast, will be the fourth person in two years to take over an organization under fire from inside and out.

Former golf executive Hirshland leads an organization dealing with scrutiny in aftermath of abuse scandals.

After 82 World Cup victories — and countless injuries — the American enters retirement with one last medal and still a stranger to fear.