ROB HARRIS
FILE - In this photo dated Nov. 7, 2019, showing Richard Freeman. The former doctor of Team Sky and British Cycling has been found to have covered up an order he placed for testosterone which was intended to help an athlete’s performance, according to a verdict handed down by Britain’s Medical Practicioners Tribunal Service Friday March 12, 2021. (Eleanor Crooks/PA FILE via AP)
British cycling rocked by finding doctor got drug for doping

By Rob Harris Mar. 12, 2021 12:05 PM EST
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The reputation of British cycling was dealt a severe

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 file photo, a view shows the Al Janoub Stadium, one of the 2022 World Cup stadiums, in Doha, Qatar. The 2022 World Cup will open with four games every day in a 12-day group stage and some matches that go into extra time will extend past midnight in Qatar. FIFA on Wednesday July 15, 2020 released the match schedule for the first World Cup to be played across November-December. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
AP Interview: Qatar plans 'normal' World Cup after vaccines

By Rob Harris Dec. 06, 2020 04:11 PM EST
Qatar is now planning for a "complete normal” World Cup in 2022 after the rapid

This 2008 file photo shows Simon Haydon, former Associated Press international sports editor. Haydon, who shaped The Associated Press’ coverage of World Cups and Olympics as international sports editor and reported on landmark news events while traveling the world as a correspondent, including the downfall of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, died early Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 in a hospice in southern England, according to his wife Barbara. (AP Photo, File)
Simon Haydon, ex-AP international sports editor, dies at 64

By Rob Harris Nov. 24, 2020 03:36 PM EST
LONDON (AP) — Simon Haydon, who shaped The Associated Press’ coverage of World

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 2, 2019 file photo, United States' Alex Morgan celebrates her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the United States, at the Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France. Morgan says she is ready to make her Tottenham debut in Sunday’s Women’s Super League match against Manchester City but cannot play 90 minutes yet. The World Cup winner hasn’t played since last year after giving birth in May to daughter Charlie Elena Carrasco. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
Awaiting Tottenham debut, Morgan focuses on making impact

By Rob Harris Oct. 29, 2020 02:19 PM EDT
LONDON (AP) — A dog barks on a neighbor’s balcony as Alex Morgan hankers for

Tottenham Hotspurs' Alex Morgan warms up ahead of the Women's FA Cup soccer match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Meadow Park, London, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (Tess Derry/PA via AP)
Alex Morgan leaving tea-cup celebrations to Spurs teammates

By Rob Harris Oct. 02, 2020 03:47 PM EDT
It took Alex Morgan a moment to wonder what all the laughter was about after a

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 file photo, United States forward Tobin Heath, left, passes the ball in front of Sweden defender Hanna Glas during the first half of a women's international friendly soccer match in Columbus, Ohio. Tobin Heath will soon be hoping to play at Old Trafford again. The winger has more chance now she has signed for Manchester United, although the Women’s Super League team has yet to play in the stadium that has been home to the men’s side for 110 years. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Man United recruit Heath eager to play at Old Trafford again

By Rob Harris Sep. 23, 2020 10:04 AM EDT
LONDON (AP) — Stepping back inside Old Trafford this week took Tobin Heath back

FILE - In this July 31, 2012 file photo, United States' Michael Phelps poses with his gold medal for the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
In 2012, Bolt, Phelps cemented legendary status at Olympics

By Rob Harris Aug. 17, 2020 02:46 PM EDT
LONDON (AP) — In the end, 2012 wasn’t the last Olympics to see Usain Bolt and

Russian doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov taken at an undisclosed location on Monday Aug. 3, 2020. Rodchenkov has spoken to The Associated Press from his hiding in the United States. Revealing his current identity is still too risky for the chemist turned whistleblower, even in a video interview from an undisclosed location. Rodchenkov says he has "physical threats to be assassinated." Rodchenkov was the brains behind the Duchess cocktail of anabolic steroids and cover-up that was turned Russia into a medal machine at the home Olympics in Sochi in 2014, topping the standings with 13 gold medals. (AP Photo)
AP Interview: Rodchenkov lives in fear after exposing doping

By Rob Harris Aug. 10, 2020 03:12 PM EDT
His head covered in a black balaclava, adjusting dark goggles obscuring his

FILE - In this file photo dated Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, construction underway at the Lusail Stadium, one of the 2022 World Cup stadiums, in Lusail, Qatar. The gas-rich Persian Gulf nation Monday July 27, 2020, Qatar has expressed an interest in hosting the world’s biggest sporting events, the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in a letter to the International Olympic Committee.(AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, FILE)
Qatar interested in bidding for 2032 Olympics, Paralympics

By Rob Harris Jul. 27, 2020 06:18 AM EDT
Qatar is keen on on hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

FILE - This 1908 file photo shows the start of the 100 kilometers cycling race at 1908 Olympics in London. (PA via AP, File)
Protests, disqualifications stoked controversy at 1908 Games

By Rob Harris Jul. 25, 2020 02:04 PM EDT
LONDON (AP) — EDITORS — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of

FILE - In this March 30, 2020, file photo, a man jogs past the Olympic rings in Tokyo. In a message delivered to IOC members, Friday, July 17, 2020, online, Tokyo organizing committee President Yoshiro Mori and CEO Toshiro Muto announced the competition schedule for next year's delayed Tokyo Olympics will remain almost identical to the one that would have been used this year. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
P&G extends Olympic sponsorship, focusing on equality drive

By Rob Harris Jul. 22, 2020 08:48 AM EDT
LONDON (AP) — Procter & Gamble will use its Olympic and Paralympic

Lawyer to investigate abuse allegations by British gymnasts

By Rob Harris Jul. 07, 2020 08:17 AM EDT
LONDON (AP) — The British Gymnastics governing body has launched of an

FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, March 7, 2018, England head coach Phil Neville walks onto the field before a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match against the United States, in Orlando, USA. Neville will step down from coaching the England women's team when his contract expires next year, it is announced Friday April 24, 2020, missing out on leading the country at the rescheduled European Championship in 2022. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, FILE)
England unclear when Neville exits with successor hired soon

By Rob Harris Jun. 25, 2020 09:30 AM EDT
England is planning to shortly appoint a new coach of the women's national team