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Sha'Carri Richardson waves after winning the women's 100-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Sha'Carri Richardson notches colorful win at Olympic trials

By Eddie Pells an hour ago

Simone Manuel participates in the women's 50 freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Night of the stars: Dressel, Ledecky keep winning at trials

By Paul Newberry 2 hrs ago

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 7 hrs ago

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2012, file photo, Mikaela Shiffrin, center, talks with her ski technician, right, along with her father, Jeff Shiffrin, left, after a practice run for the women's World Cup ski race in Aspen, Colo. Not a day goes by that some image, moment or even song doesn't remind two-time Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin of her dad, Jeff, who died February 2020, after an accident at his home in Colorado. (AP Photo/Nathan Bilow, FIle)
'Can’t miss him more:' Shiffrin reflects on her late father

By Pat Graham 8 hrs ago

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 file photo, Nathan Adrian of United States competes in men's swimming 50m freestyle at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Adrian is competing in the Olympic trials in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, June 13, 2021 (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)
Olympic champ Tony Ervin fails to advance at US swim trials

9 hrs ago

FILE - United States' Shelby Houlihan, right, reacts after finishing a women's 5000m heat during the World Athletics Championships in London, in this Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, file photo. Banned runner Shelby Houlihan is in the lineup and will be allowed to run at U.S. Olympic track trials while any appeals she files are pending. The American record holder at 1,500 and 5,000 meters, Houlihan is on the start list for Friday’s, June 18, 2021, 5,000 preliminaries. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)
Doping’s puzzling rules: McNeal's case poses another hurdle

By Eddie Pells 10 hrs ago

Patrick Rodgers plays his shot from the sixth tee during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Friday, June 18, 2021, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
U.S. Open

11 hrs ago

Patrick Rodgers plays his shot from the sixth tee during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Friday, June 18, 2021, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Casey has 31 and gets back to even par at Open

11 hrs ago

Ryan Lochte crys during an interview after the men's 200 individual medley during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Friday, June 18, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Ryan Lochte leaves behind complicated legacy in the pool

By Beth Harris 21 hrs ago

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

Ryan Lochte holds his daughter after his heat in the men's 200 Individual Medley during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Lochte flops: Olympic career likely over after 7th in 200 IM

By Paul Newberry Jun. 18, 2021 09:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, July 28, 2019, file photo, Shelby Houlihan crosses the finish line as she wins the women's 5,000-meter run at the U.S. Championships athletics meet, in Des Moines, Iowa. Banned runner Shelby Houlihan is in the lineup and will be allowed to run at U.S. Olympic track trials while any appeals she files are pending. The American record holder at 1,500 and 5,000 meters, Houlihan is on the start list for Friday’s, June 18, 2021, 5,000 preliminaries. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Denied by Swiss court, Houlihan not in lineup at trials

By Eddie Pells Jun. 18, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 20, 2014, file photo, Lia Neal, of Stanford, watches after Stanford won the 400-yard medley relay at the NCAA women's Division I swimming and diving championships in Minneapolis. Neal, who recently retired after winning two Olympic medals during her competitive career, is working to make swimming more diverse and change the perception that it’s for whites only. (AP Photo/Andy King, File)
NCAA Womens'Swimming and Diving

Jun. 18, 2021 06:29 PM EDT

Olivia Smoliga and Natalie Hinds after women's 100 freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Column: White-dominated swimming struggles to diversify

By Paul Newberry Jun. 18, 2021 06:28 PM EDT

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker reacts after he was fouled while driving to the rim in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series againstt he Denver Nuggets Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets 6/13/2021

Jun. 18, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers 6/2/2021

Jun. 18, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
AP sources: Beal, Booker commit to playing in Tokyo Olympics

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 18, 2021 03:32 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

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) is pumped up after a score and a foul by New York Liberty forward Kylee Shook (24) during the first quarter of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Analysis: US women look to add depth on Olympic hoops roster

By Doug Feinberg Jun. 18, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2019, file photo, Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown gestures during an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Francisco. Brown is the coach of the Nigerian men’s Olympic basketball team this summer, and that team starts preparations for the Tokyo Games with training camp beginning this weekend in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
As Olympics near, Warriors' Brown eager for Nigerian chance

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 18, 2021 01:39 PM EDT