Russia’s doping ban for Tokyo Games finalized

Russia's ban from the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games was finalized Tuesday after neither the World Anti-Doping Agency nor Russian authorities appealed a decision by ...

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Dynamic Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes building legacy as leading voice for social justice

"When he's in football mode he's in football mode," Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka said Tuesday. "And outside of football he's able to affect the ...

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Paris Games will have COVID-19 contingency plans in place if pandemic extends into 2024

Organizing committee president Tony Estanguet said Paris 2024 is preparing for any eventuality.

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Olympics will happen ‘however coronavirus evolves,’ Tokyo 2020 chief says

The comments come with organizers and government officials insisting the games can be held safely despite surging COVID-19 infections around the world, including in Japan.

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Impressive Naomi Osaka makes winning start in Melbourne

World No. 3 Naomi Osaka made light work of France's Alize Cornet on Tuesday in the Japanese star's first competitive match since winning the U.S. ...

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Liverpool’s Takumi Minamino completes loan deal to Southampton

The 26-year-old Japan international was signed by Liverpool from Austria's RB Salzburg a year ago.

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Japanese wheelchair basketball star aims to inspire future Paralympians

Reo Fujimoto, 37, is preparing for his fifth games with the goal of finally capturing an elusive medal on his mind.

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