Boxing’s governing body nixes new election, jeopardizing Olympic future
Russia's Umar Kremlev remains president of the International Boxing Association.
By Les CarpenterIn Berlin, Keira D’Amato represents evolution of U.S. women’s marathoning
When Keira D'Amato lines up at Sunday's Berlin Marathon, she will be in an unusual position for an American — the favorite.
By Meg KellyCorruption charges and contested elections: The fight to save Olympic boxing
Will boxing get knocked out of the Games? This weekend's leadership vote may be key to its future.
By Les CarpenterU.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin lands first quad axel in competition
Rising American skating star Ilia Malinin landed the first quadruple axel ever in competition Wednesday during his first event of the season at Lake Placid, N.Y.
By Les CarpenterDespite objections, WADA set to keep ban on marijuana for Olympians
A year outrage in the wake of U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson's positive test keeping her from Tokyo, global doping agency is expected to maintain policy.
By Les Carpenter50 years later, the chaotic end of a U.S.-USSR basketball game still stings
A half-century ago, the Soviet Union stunned the United States in a controversy-marred men’s basketball game to claim the Olympic gold medal.
By Frederic J. FrommerUsain Bolt files trademark application for his iconic victory pose
The retired sprinter wants to use a silhouette of the image on clothing, sunglasses, jewelry, bags, restaurants and a retail shop.
By Cindy BorenKonnor McClain, newly confident, is U.S. gymnastics all-around champion
In a tight field missing Simone Biles, the 17-year-old McClain rises above the rest.
By Emily GiambalvoBrody Malone remains atop U.S. gymnastics with second all-around title
Behind Malone, veteran Donnell Whittenburg and newcomer Asher Hong completed impressive weekends.
By Emily GiambalvoMinus Simone Biles’s dominance, race for U.S. gymnastics title is wide open
Shilese Jones, a 20-year-old who has never competed at the world championships or the Olympics, emerged as the headliner in Tampa.
By Emily GiambalvoFor female gymnasts, college doesn’t mean the end of elite careers
Competing in college once meant giving up on Olympic pursuits. For a variety of reasons, that's no longer the case.
By Emily GiambalvoDonnell Whittenburg, still chasing an Olympic spot, in hunt at nationals
The Baltimore native, a freshly minted 28, is still aiming for his first Olympic berth. He's in third place after two days at nationals.
By Emily GiambalvoHere’s the trick: To win gymnastics medals, U.S. men need harder skills
After getting shut out in Tokyo despite clean routines, the Americans are shifting their approach amid a scoring system that rewards difficulty.
By Emily GiambalvoAmid lingering distrust, Li Li Leung seeks to transform USA Gymnastics
Emerging from the cloud of the Larry Nassar scandal, the organization continues to pursue a cultural overhaul entering this week’s national championships.
By Emily GiambalvoThe damaging myth of Pop Warner as Jim Thorpe’s savior
Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner rose to fame together. But the truth of their relationship was complicated.
By David MaranissFBI seeks to settle lawsuits over bungled Larry Nassar investigation
A lawyer for the FBI recently reached out to attorneys for gymnasts and other accusers of the disgraced doctor to initiate settlement talks, people familiar with the situation said.
By Devlin BarrettAthing Mu puts finishing touches on U.S. supremacy at world championships
Mu needed to give all she had to win the 800 meters, and the 20-year-old American star did just that.
By Adam KilgoreAt world championships, U.S. dominance on track, U.S. fan apathy off
Despite a number of impressive performances, there's a belief in the track community that the U.S. still has a long way to go as a host.
By Adam KilgoreIn 4x100 relays, U.S. women pull off upset, men settle for silver
The men were favorites to win but failed to execute a smooth handoff, and that proved costly.
By Adam KilgoreU.S. track CEO endorses John Carlos and Tommie Smith to light 2028 cauldron
Sprinters who were ostracized in 1968 following their medal podium protest were honored Thursday at the track and field world championships.
By Adam Kilgore