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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, reacts during a third round women's tennis match against Marketa Vondrousova, of the Czech Republic, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Osaka, Kenin, Swiatek pull out of US Open tuneup in Montreal

Aug. 03, 2021 06:41 PM EDT

Germany's head coach Henrik Roedl watches during men's basketball preliminary round game against Nigeria at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Germany's Rodl still inspired by his UNC coach, Dean Smith

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 28, 2021 12:48 AM EDT

Argentina's Luis Scola (4) drives around Slovenia's Edo Muric (8) during men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Doncic debuts with 48 points, Slovenia wins Olympic opener

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 26, 2021 02:46 AM EDT

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) celebrates with teammates after of Game 6 in an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders won 6-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
At swimming trials, Ledecky keeping an eye on NHL playoffs

By Paul Newberry Jun. 12, 2021 09:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2021, file photo, gymnist Chellsie Memmel trains in New Berlin, Wis. The 32-year-old Memmel, a former world champion and Olympic silver medalist, will compete for the first time in nine years on Saturday at the US Classic in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
World champs Hurd, Memmel eye big picture at US Classic

By Will Graves May. 21, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2021, file photo, gymnist Chellsie Memmel trains in New Berlin, Wis. The 32-year-old Memmel, a former world champion and Olympic silver medalist, will compete for the first time in nine years on Saturday at the US Classic in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
World champs Hurd, Memmel eye big picture at US Classic

By Will Graves May. 21, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Conn Findlay, 4-time Olympic medalist, dies at 90

By Beth Harris Apr. 13, 2021 07:09 PM EDT
Conn Findlay, a four-time Olympic medalist in the sports of rowing and sailing and a member of two winning America’s Cup crews, has died. He was 90. ...

FILE - Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Kruege looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Buffalo, N.Y., in this Saturday, March 13, 2021, file photo. The Sabres fired coach Ralph Krueger on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Sabres fire coach Krueger while in midst of 12-game skid

By John Wawrow Mar. 17, 2021 09:09 AM EDT

Ottawa Senators goaltender Joey Daccord (34) makes a save on Montreal Canadiens right wing Tyler Toffoli (73) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canadiens beat Senators 3-1 to give new coach 1st NHL win

Mar. 02, 2021 11:40 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 25, 2021 03:41 PM EST
Feb. 27 1918 — The first neutral site game in NHL history is held in Quebec City. Frank Nighbor scores twice in the first period to lead...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 02:38 PM EST
Feb. 17 1923 — Cy Denneny of the Ottawa Senators becomes the NHL’s career scoring leader. He scores his 143rd goal to surpass Joe Malone in...

FILE - In this Feb. 15, 1978, file photo, Leon Spinks celebrates as his entourage holds him aloft after his 15-round split decision victory over world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali in Las Vegas. Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks Jr. died Friday night, Feb. 5, 2021, after battling prostate and other cancers. He was 67. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)
Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67

By Tim Dahlberg Feb. 06, 2021 08:36 PM EST

List 4/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2020 04:32 PM EST
SOFTBALL Men’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand from Feb. 20-28, 2021 postponed to Feb. 19-27, 2022. SUMO ...

List 3/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2020 04:31 PM EST
GYMNASTICS Artistic World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, from Feb. 20-23: China team withdrew. All-Around World Cup in...

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2020 04:29 PM EST
AQUATICS Asian water polo championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from Feb. 12-16 canceled. Diving Grand Prix in...

List 4/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2020 04:00 PM EDT
SOFTBALL Men’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand from Feb. 20-28, 2021 postponed to Feb. 19-27, 2022. SUMO ...

List 3/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2020 03:59 PM EDT
GYMNASTICS Artistic World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, from Feb. 20-23: China team withdrew. All-Around World Cup in...

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2020 03:55 PM EDT
AQUATICS Asian water polo championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from Feb. 12-16 canceled. Diving Grand Prix in...

List 4/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2020 05:23 PM EDT
SOFTBALL Men’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand from Feb. 20-28, 2021 postponed to Feb. 19-27, 2022. SUMO ...

List 3/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2020 05:22 PM EDT
GYMNASTICS Artistic World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, from Feb. 20-23: China team withdrew. All-Around World Cup in...