Athlete health

FILE - Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas speaks to her coach after winning the 500 meter freestyle during a meet with Harvard on Jan. 22, 2022, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Bans on transgender women in international swimming and rugby this week opened the door for track and field to consider following suit in what could turn into a wave of policy changes in Olympic sports. The announcement Sunday, June 19, 2022, by swimming's governing body, FINA, was followed quickly by a show of support from World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, who was in Hungary for the swimming world championships. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, File)

Swimming's new transgender policy could impact other sports

By Eddie Pells Jun. 22, 2022 04:57 PM EDT

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird (10) drives around Chicago Sky guard Rebekah Gardner, right, as Sky coach James Wade, left, watches during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Seattle. The Storm won 74-71. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Storm star Sue Bird says 2022 will be her final WNBA season

By Tim Booth Jun. 16, 2022 12:16 PM EDT

FILE - Gold medalist Anita Wlodarczyk, of Poland, poses during the medal ceremony for the women's hammer throw at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Aug. 4, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Wlodarczyk will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a thigh injury she sustained while chasing a thief trying to break into her car, it was announced Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The three-time Olympic gold medalist from Poland wrote on Instagram that she “totally severed” a thigh muscle during the incident last week, but remains intent on competing at the 2024 Paris Games. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, file)

Olympic champ Wlodarczyk out for season after chasing thief

Jun. 15, 2022 08:11 AM EDT

Angel City FC forward Christen Press (23) and NJ/NY Gotham FC defender Caprice Dydasco (3) battle for the ball during the first half of an NWSL soccer match in Los Angeles, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Angel City's Christen Press has torn ACL in right knee

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 13, 2022 07:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2016, file photo, Monica Puig, of Puerto Rico, cries after winning the gold medal match in the women's tennis competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Puig announced her retirement from professional tennis at age 28 via a post on social media Monday, June 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File)

2016 Olympic gold medalist Monica Puig retires from tennis

By Howard Fendrich Jun. 13, 2022 12:25 PM EDT

Germany's Alexander Zverev grimaces in pain after twisting his ankle during the semifinal match against Spain's Rafael Nadal at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Friday, June 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Zverev has surgery to repair torn ligaments in ankle

Jun. 07, 2022 07:21 PM EDT

FILE - Former Olympic gymnast Tasha Schwikert leaves a conference room after speaking to reporters Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, in Los Angeles. Schwikert, a member of the 2000 Olympic team and one of hundreds of athletes sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, has been appointed to USA Gymnastics board of directors, a position created as part of the settlement between the organization and survivors of Nassar's abuse. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Olympian, Nassar victim Schwikert Moser on USA Gym board

By Will Graves Jun. 02, 2022 02:03 PM EDT

Figure skating body details proposal to hike age limit to 17

By Graham Dunbar May. 02, 2022 06:13 AM EDT
GENEVA (AP) — Figure skating’s governing body has detailed a proposal to raise the athlete age limit to 17 at the Olympics and other international events. ...

FILE - "LB #22," in honor of James Madison softball catcher Lauren Bernett, is written on the infield behind Liberty pitcher Emily Kirby, right, during an NCAA college softball game against Tennessee at Liberty Softball Stadium in Lynchburg, Va., April 27, 2022. There has been a lot of talk about the mental health struggles that many young athletes face, the pressures and vulnerabilities that can seem overwhelming — especially to those who feel compelled to shield their pain from the outside world. (Kendall Warner/The News & Advance via AP, File)

Column: May deaths of Katie, Sarah and Lauren not be in vain

By Paul Newberry Apr. 30, 2022 12:40 AM EDT

PSG's Lionel Messi, left, and PSG's Neymar prepare to shot a free kick during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Lens at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

PSG's record-tying 10th French title has bittersweet taste

By Trung Latieule Apr. 24, 2022 04:25 AM EDT

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman (16) fouls Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) as he drives to basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday April 8, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

'Let's get it on': Nets, Cavaliers to open play-in Tuesday

By Brian Mahoney Apr. 11, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

Ilia Malinin of the U.S performs in the men short program at the Figure Skating World Championships in Montpellier, south of France, Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Knierim, Frazier give US first pairs world title since 1979

By Dave Skretta Mar. 24, 2022 05:10 PM EDT

Jake Diekman guaranteed $8M in 2-year deal with Red Sox

Mar. 17, 2022 05:38 PM EDT
FORT MYERS, Fla, (AP) — Left-hander Jake Diekman is guaranteed $8 million in his two-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. Diekman gets $3.5 million...