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The Latest: Ohio State stops workouts after COVID-19 testing

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Ohio State has paused voluntary ...

Swiss gymnastics team boss suspended during bullying inquiry

Amid turmoil after claims of a bullying culture, Switzerland’s gymnastics federation suspended its head of elite sport ...

Ryder Cup postponed until 2021; Presidents Cup pushed back

Seth Waugh knows how a Ryder Cup is supposed to look and how it should sound. In his first week as CEO at the PGA of America, ...

Track and field adapts for storied meet held in 7 venues

In a track and field season almost entirely wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic, athletes and organizers are setting new ...

AP Was There: Graf beats Navratilova at Wimbledon again

EDITOR’S NOTE — Tennis history is filled with wonderful rivalries, and so many are remembered because of matchups in ...

The Latest: Houston athletics cutting operating budget

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The University of Houston athletics ...

AP Was There: Serena beats Venus for 1st Wimbledon title

EDITOR’S NOTE — Tennis history is filled with wonderful rivalries, and so many are remembered because of matchups in ...

The Latest: Diamondbacks OF Kole Calhoun tests positive

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey ...

Serena, Venus played 50 fewer times than Evert, Navratilova

Chris Evert knows a thing or two about tennis rivalries and she’s noticed something about Serena Williams’ career: The ...

AP Was There: Navratilova tops Evert for 1st Slam title

EDITOR’S NOTE — Tennis history is filled with wonderful rivalries, and so many are remembered because of matchups in ...

What Would Have Been: Close MLB interleague play, Wimbledon

There would have been a lot of close MLB rivalry games this week if not for the coronavirus pandemic, with five interleague ...

AP PHOTOS: No Wimbledon champs in 2020, but plenty in past

When one thinks of Wimbledon, one thinks of royalty — the sort that sits in the Royal Box and hands out the trophies, and the ...

Discourse over national anthem looms for NBA, other leagues

Rick Carlisle isn't sure what to expect from players during the national anthem when the NBA season resumes in empty arenas ...

The Latest: USL's Indy Eleven to return with limited fans

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The United Soccer League’s Indy Eleven ...

Ski worlds to be held in 2021 despite request to delay

A request by the organizers of next year's skiing world championships in Italy to postpone the event by one year was rejected ...

The Latest: Oklahoma athletics cutting $13.7M from budget

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Oklahoma athletics department has ...

College athletes from overseas might be stuck at home

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has asked for federal help in getting his team back to campus this summer.

Arsenal, Netherlands striker Miedema wins top women's award

Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema has been voted women's footballer of the year by England's Football Writers’ Association.

Former FIFA candidate appeals to overturn Asian soccer vote

An appeal to overturn an Asian soccer election for seats on the FIFA Council was heard at sport’s highest court on Wednesday.

5 countries in race to host soccer's 2027 Asian Cup

Uzbekistan has joined India, Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in the contest to host soccer’s 2027 Asian Cup. Uzbekistan’s soccer ...