Athlete health
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)
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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

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Leigh Wood celebrates victory over Michael Conlan after their WBA Featherweight World Title fight at the Motorpoint Arena, in Nottingham, England, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP)
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FILE - Josefin Taljegard, of Sweden, competes in the women's short program during the figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)
Figure skating age debate also exposes body image challenges

By Sally Ho Feb. 19, 2022 10:21 PM EST

Germany's Tobias Rieder, center, celebrates after scoring a goal against Canada with Moritz Muller, left, and Marcel Noebels (92) during a preliminary round men's hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
ATHLETES ON: Resilience and bouncing back after a setback

By Kelvin Chan, Candice Choi And Aaron Morrison Feb. 19, 2022 02:41 AM EST

A team member consoles Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States after she skied out in the first run of the women's slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Analysis: Plenty went wrong for US Alpine skiing at Olympics

By Howard Fendrich Feb. 18, 2022 02:38 AM EST

Finland's Jon Sallinen competes during the men's halfpipe qualification at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Olympic ski halfpipe qualifier filled with scary crashes

By Pat Graham Feb. 17, 2022 05:25 AM EST

United States' Kelly Pannek, left, and United States' Savannah Harmon help United States' Brianna Decker, center, on the ice after losing to Canada in the women's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
US minus Decker comes up short in Olympic final vs. Canada

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 17, 2022 04:20 AM EST

China's Eileen Gu compete during the women's halfpipe qualification at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Gu top qualifier in ski halfpipe, chasing 3rd Olympic medal

By Pat Graham Feb. 16, 2022 10:24 PM EST

Silver medal winner United State's Nick Goepper (9) and Gold medal winner United States' Alexander Hall (6) celebrates after the men's slopestyle finals at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
For Goepper, another Olympic medal and clear outlook on life

By Pat Graham And Eddie Pells Feb. 16, 2022 03:42 AM EST

Kamila Valieva, of the Russian Olympic Committee,competes in the women's short program during the figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Valieva case boosts drive to raise age limit at Olympics

By James Ellingworth Feb. 16, 2022 02:32 AM EST

Freestyle skier Carly Margulies practices at the X Games in Aspen, Colo., Jan. 26, 2017. Margulies is on her way to Beijing Games after going through not one or two or three but seven knee surgeries. Her latest procedure happened two months before the Winter Olympics. (Marc Margulies via AP)
Halfpipe skier Margulies an Olympian after 7 knee surgeries

By Pat Graham Feb. 15, 2022 02:56 AM EST

Sofia Goggia, of Italy, silver, top left, and Nadia Delago, of Italy, bronze, celebrate on the shoulders of teammates after the medal ceremony for the women's downhill at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
On bad knee, Goggia gets Olympic downhill silver; Suter wins

By Howard Fendrich Feb. 15, 2022 12:26 AM EST

Britain's Eve Muirhead, directs her teammates, during the women's curling match against Canada, at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
For Olympic curling skips, lost voice is occupational hazard

By Jimmy Golen Feb. 14, 2022 11:36 PM EST

Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States sits on the side of the course after skiing out in the first run of the women's slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Winter Olympic sports can put athletes on the (literal) edge

By Jimmy Golen Feb. 14, 2022 05:41 AM EST

Lucile Lefevre of France competes during the women's snowboard big air qualifications of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Injured Olympian gets big air in big-cat costume for kicks

By Jake Seiner Feb. 14, 2022 01:46 AM EST