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Lyles makes it 2 for 2 in 200m; Jamaica’s Jackson runs second-fastest women’s time ever in 200

August 25, 2023, 3:07pm National Sports

Noah Lyles won the 200-meter world title Friday in 19.52 seconds, becoming the first man to complete the 100-200 sprint double at worlds since Usain Bolt did it for the… Read story

Return of stars has created gymnastics logjam for U.S. women

August 24, 2023, 5:35pm National Sports

Olympic champions Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee are among six American women who made the 2021 Tokyo Olympic team or served as alternates hoping to compete in the 2024 Games… Read story

FILE - Ryan Crouser competes in the men's shot put during the U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Sunday, July 9, 2023. To gain a little more distance, shot put world-record holder Ryan Crouser overhauled his mechanics in the offseason.

World champ holder Ryan Crouser dials in new shot-put technique

FILE - Ryan Crouser competes in the men's shot put during the U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Sunday, July 9, 2023. To gain a little more distance, shot put world-record holder Ryan Crouser overhauled his mechanics in the offseason.

August 18, 2023, 3:23am National Sports

Shot put world record holder Ryan Crouser overhauled his mechanics in the offseason to gain a little more distance. It led to the creation of what’s been called the “Crouser Slide.” Read story

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 file photo, USA Gymnastics president and CEO Li Li Leung speaks during the Winter Cup gymnastics competition in Indianapolis. USA Gymnastics and athletic apparel giant Nike announced a new partnership agreement on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, what will run through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

USA Gymnastics to expand its partnership with Nike, a sign it’s gaining trust in the post-Nassar era

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 file photo, USA Gymnastics president and CEO Li Li Leung speaks during the Winter Cup gymnastics competition in Indianapolis. USA Gymnastics and athletic apparel giant Nike announced a new partnership agreement on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, what will run through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

August 3, 2023, 7:39am Business

USA Gymnastics and Nike have reached an agreement on a sponsorship deal that will make the athletic giant the exclusive apparel and footwear provider for the men’s and women’s national teams. Read story

Mollie O'Callaghan of Australia reacts after winning the women's 200m freestyle swimming final at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

O’Callaghan sets world record at swimming worlds

Mollie O'Callaghan of Australia reacts after winning the women's 200m freestyle swimming final at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

July 26, 2023, 10:05am National Sports

Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan set a world record in in the women’s 200-meter freestyle at the world championships. Read story

Katie Ledecky of United States reacts after the women's 1500m freestyle finals at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Ledecky wins gold in 1,500m at swimming worlds to tie mark set by Phelps

Katie Ledecky of United States reacts after the women's 1500m freestyle finals at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

July 25, 2023, 10:59am National Sports

Katie Ledecky won the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle with ease at the swimming world championships on a day that saw fellow American Ryan Murphy triumph in the men’s 100 backstroke. Read story

Jordan Chiles of the U.S., left, and compatriot Jade Carey celebrate after competing in the vault finals during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Carey, Chiles go 1-2 on vault at world gymnastics

Jordan Chiles of the U.S., left, and compatriot Jade Carey celebrate after competing in the vault finals during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

November 5, 2022, 2:44pm National Sports

Jade Carey’s rebound from Olympic disappointment in her best event ended with a gold medal at the world championships. Read story

Jordan Chiles of the U.S. competes on the floor exercise at the Women's Team Final during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.

Vancouver’s Chiles helps U.S. women earn record sixth straight world gymnastics title

Jordan Chiles of the U.S. competes on the floor exercise at the Women's Team Final during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.

November 1, 2022, 3:15pm Latest News

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team won its record sixth straight world gymnastics team title on Tuesday, taking the lead in the first rotation to win going away. Read story

A memorial plaque for the eleven athletes from Israel and one German police officer were killed in a terrorist attack during the Olympic Games 1972, stands at the former accommodation of the Israeli team in the Olympic village in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. The families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian attackers at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the German government are close to reaching a deal over the long-disputed amount of the compensation.

Column: 50 years later, the pain from Munich lingers

A memorial plaque for the eleven athletes from Israel and one German police officer were killed in a terrorist attack during the Olympic Games 1972, stands at the former accommodation of the Israeli team in the Olympic village in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. The families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian attackers at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the German government are close to reaching a deal over the long-disputed amount of the compensation.

September 4, 2022, 5:55am National Sports

“They’re all gone.” With those three chilling words from ABC sportscaster Jim McKay, the worst possible news was delivered on the fate of 11 Israeli hostages at the Munich Olympics. Read story

Jim Thorpe, famous all-around athlete who died on March 28, 1953 at Lomita, Calif., is shown during peak of his career in 1911-1912. Location unknown.

Jim Thorpe reinstated as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds

Jim Thorpe, famous all-around athlete who died on March 28, 1953 at Lomita, Calif., is shown during peak of his career in 1911-1912. Location unknown.

July 15, 2022, 10:00am National Sports

Jim Thorpe has been reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm — nearly 110 years after being stripped of those gold medals for violations of strict amateurism rules of the time. Read story