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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, of Jamaica, reacts after winning the semifinal in the women's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Fraser-Pryce back on top, leads Jamaican sweep in 100 meters

By Eddie Pells Jul. 18, 2022 12:23 AM EDT

Gold medalist Ryan Crouser, of the United States, waves during the medal ceremony for the men's shot put at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
'We did it': Crouser's gold a tribute to his fallen grandpa

By Pat Graham Aug. 05, 2021 12:02 AM EDT

France's Jean Patry celebrates a point during a men's volleyball semifinal match against Argentina, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Olympics Latest: China women win table tennis again

Aug. 04, 2021 08:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 18, 2021, file photo, Ryan Crouser competes during the prelims of men's shot put at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore. A simple question of describing their track and field craft led to some creative comparisons that might help the casual track fan better understand precisely what they do at the Tokyo Games. Shot put world record holder Crouser summarized what he does for a living with an illustration. He said his event was the equivalent of picking up the heaviest bowling ball and trying to throw it the length of a basketball court. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
World record may be broken in shot put on Day 12 of Olympics

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 03, 2021 12:01 PM EDT

South Africa's Olympic soccer team members, wearing face masks, leave the training venue in Chiba, east of Tokyo, Monday, July 19, 2021. Two South African soccer players have become the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19. The Tokyo Games open on Friday. (Kyodo News via AP)
Medal predictions for events at the Tokyo Olympics

Jul. 19, 2021 05:57 AM EDT

Valarie Allman competes during the finals of women's discus throw at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Latest: Richardson breezes to win in 100 meters

By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Ryan Crouser celebrates after setting a world record during the finals of men's shot put at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Friday, June 18, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Ryan Crouser goes big, breaks 31-year-old shot put record

By Pat Graham Jun. 18, 2021 10:42 PM EDT

Woody Kincaid celebrates after winning the men's 10000-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Friday, June 18, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: Kincaid wins 10,000 at U.S. Olympic trials

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2021 03:15 PM EDT

FILE - Noah Lyles of the United States reacts after winning the men's 4x100 meter relay final during the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, in this Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, file photo. The U.S. Olympic track trials begin Friday night, June 18, 2021, at remodeled Hayward Field. Some of the biggest events over the first week figure to be the men's 100 meters where Noah Lyles -- one of the faces of the Tokyo Games -- kicks off his bid on a potential 100-200 double. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
Richardson stands out on track with long nails, fast times

By Pat Graham Jun. 17, 2021 05:18 PM EDT