- NBC Sports
Federica Brignone amps it up after World Cup overall title in Mikaela Shiffrin’s absence
Federica Brignone, who passed an absent Mikaela Shiffrin for the Alpine skiing World Cup overall title, plans to be just as busy this year, if not busier.
- NBC Sports
Four Continents Championships is latest figure skating event to be canceled
The Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, a top-level February event for non-European skaters, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
- NBC Sports
As Alpine skiing World Cup starts, the men’s spotlight is shared
Henrik Kristoffersen, Alexis Pinturault and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde enter the World Cup Alpine skiing season with claims to alpha status.
- Associated Press
More questions on human rights for Beijing Winter Olympics
Zumretay Arkin posed a question in a recent on-line meeting with Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., the prominent International Olympic Committee member who oversees preparations for the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. “Why should China, a country running concentration camps with at least 1 million Muslim Uighurs being detained, be allowed to hold the Olympics?" she asked. Arkin, a spokeswoman for the World Uyghur Congress, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview that the response was disappointing.
- NBC Sports
Alpine skiers to start World Cup season unlike any other
The Alpine skiing World Cup starts Saturday in Soelden, Austria, during a coronavirus pandemic that could shake the schedule.
- NBC Sports
Federica Pellegrini, legendary Italian swimmer, tearfully shares coronavirus positive
Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini, an Olympic champion and world-record holder, said in a social media video that she tested positive for the coronavirus.
- NBC Sports
Daniel Wanjiru, 2017 London Marathon winner, banned for doping
Former London Marathon winner Daniel Wanjiru of Kenya has been banned for four years for doping.
- NBC Sports
Sam Querrey left Russia after testing positive for coronavirus, officials say
Sam Querrey, U.S. tennis player, tested positive for the coronavirus and then left Russia on a private plane, organizers of the St. Petersburg Open said.
- Associated Press
IOC gives assurance to sports bodies that Tokyo is on track
The International Olympic Committee tried to assure dozens of international sports federations on Thursday that the postponed Tokyo Games will open on July 23. The IOC and Tokyo organizers have been holding on-line sessions this week with about 200 national Olympic committees, and with the more than 30 summer sports bodies that are represented on the program. “We are very confident that the games in Tokyo next year will take place," IOC sports director Kit McConnell told delegates in the on-line seminar.
- NBC Sports
Skate Canada canceled
Skate Canada, the second stop of figure skating's six-event Grand Prix Series scheduled for October, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
- NBC Sports
2020-21 figure skating season TV, stream schedule
How to watch the 2020-21 figure skating season, including the Grand Prix Series, on TV on NBC Sports and streaming on Peacock Premium.
- NBC Sports
Weightlifting’s Olympic future in doubt as president ousted
Weightlifting's Olympic future is in further doubt after the IWF's interim president was ousted and the International Olympic Committee expressed concern.
- NBC Sports
Dan Gable, wrestling legend, to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Dan Gable, an Olympic champion and legendary U.S. wrestler, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
- NBC Sports
Kristof Milak, swimmer who broke Michael Phelps world record, recovering from coronavirus
Kristof Milak, the Hungarian who broke Michael Phelps' 200m butterfly world record last year, is recovering after contracting the coronavirus last month.
- NBC Sports
World’s top all-around swimmer suspended after scandal
Daiya Seto, the world's best all-around swimmer, was suspended by the Japan Swimming Federation after it was learned he had an extramarital affair.
- Yahoo Sports
Brett Brown resigns as Australian national team coach ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Brett Brown won't lead the Australian national team at the Tokyo Olympics next summer.
- NBC Sports
Top track and field athletes of 2020: Women’s rankings
An event-by-event look at the women's track and field rankings for 2020.
- NBC Sports
Top track and field athletes of 2020: Men’s rankings
An event-by-event look at the men's track and field rankings for 2020.
- NBC Sports
Meghan Duggan, U.S. Olympic champion hockey team captain, retires
Meghan Duggan, captain of the U.S. Olympic champion women's hockey team, retired after competing in three Winter Games.
- NBC Sports
Giro d’Italia thrown into chaos by coronavirus
The Giro d'Italia had two full teams withdraw due to the coronavirus, including Jumbo-Visma, led by Steven Kruijswijk
- Associated Press
Bach and Mori give pep talk to heads of Olympic delegations
IOC President Thomas Bach and Yoshiro Mori, the head of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, gave an online pep talk Monday to national Olympic committee representatives to allay fears about the postponed games. About 200 national Olympic committees are expected to be represented next year in Tokyo. Organizers held an English-speaking session on Monday for chefs de mission, with French and Spanish sessions scheduled for later in the week.
- AFP
Tokyo to host four-nation gymnastics contest ahead of Olympics
Tokyo will host a one-off international gymnastics tournament next month, organisers said Monday, in what could serve as a practice run ahead of the postponed Olympics.
- NBC Sports
Rafael Nadal routs Novak Djokovic in French Open final, ties Roger Federer’s Slam record
Rafael Nadal routed Novak Djokovic to win the French Open final, tying Roger Federer's male record 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
- NBC Sports
Roger Federer congratulates Rafael Nadal on tying male Grand Slam record
Roger Federer was quick to welcome Rafael Nadal to the club -- now tied for the male record 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
- NBC Sports
Most Grand Slam tennis singles titles
A list of the most Grand Slam tennis singles titles for men and women.
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