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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

Runners compete in a heat of the 4 x 400-meter mixed relay at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Olympics Latest: US mixed relay team reinstated after appeal

Jul. 29, 2021 09:25 PM EDT

Slovenia's Luka Doncic (77) drives to the against Japan's Yuta Watanabe (12), left, during men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnastics

By Josh Dubow Jul. 29, 2021 04:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 21, 2021, file photo, Sam Kendricks competes during the finals of the men's pole vault at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore. American world-champion pole vaulter Kendricks will miss the Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
US pole vaulter's positive test sends Aussies into isolation

By Eddie Pells Jul. 29, 2021 03:46 AM EDT

Caeleb Dressel of the United States swims in a heat of the men's 100-meter butterfly at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Olympics Latest: US women's volleyball reaches quarterfinals

Jul. 28, 2021 08:36 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)
Throwing strikes: Track athletes outline job in simple terms

By Pat Graham Jul. 23, 2021 11:19 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

Will Claye competes during the finals of men's triple jump at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Monday, June 21, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Favorites Brazier, Simpson melt on sizzling day at trials

By Eddie Pells And Pat Graham Jun. 21, 2021 10:34 PM EDT

Grayson Murphy wins the first prelim of the women's 3000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The Latest: Claye edges Scott to take triple jump crown

By The Associated Press Jun. 21, 2021 07:12 PM EDT

Allyson Felix crosses the finish line of the women's 3x100m relay at the Weltklasse Zürich Inspiration Games at Mt. San Antonio College on Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Walnut, Calif. Athletes competed from seven different locations around the world. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Race glitch for Lyles highlights rare track meet in 2020

By Graham Dunbar Jul. 09, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

Dortmund's Raphael Guerreiro, background center, scores his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, May 16, 2020. The German Bundesliga becomes the world's first major soccer league to resume after a two-month suspension because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
The Latest: Dexter Manley hospitalized, fighting coronavirus

By The Associated Press May. 16, 2020 07:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 26, 2020, file photo, Jason Hackedorn looks into Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, in Cleveland. With the distinct possibility of pro sports resuming in empty venues, a recent poll suggests a majority of U.S. fans wouldn't feel safe attending games anyway without a coronavirus vaccine.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
The Latest: 2021 badminton worlds moved to avoid Olympics

By The Associated Press May. 01, 2020 09:33 AM EDT

Olympic pole vaulting silver medalist Sandi Morris works on vaulting pit she is building with her father, Harry Morris, left, in Greenville, S.C., Tuesday, April 4, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Project runway: Olympian Morris builds own pole vault setup

By Pat Graham Apr. 17, 2020 02:02 AM EDT