Russia invasion upends Olympic ‘neutrality’ — if it existed
The International Olympic Committee has always been political, from the sheikhs and royals in its membership…
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US forces launch raid in Syria, civilians also reported deadATMEH, Syria (AP) — U.S. special forces carried…
China spends billions on Olympics with longer-term goal
GENEVA (AP) — The finance model for the Winter Olympics calls for the host country to spend several billion…
Japan’s vaccine push ahead of Olympics looks to be too late
Since May 24, Japan has deployed 280 military doctors and nurses in Tokyo and the badly hit city of Osaka. More than 33,000 vaccination sites now operate across Japan, and more are coming, said Taro Kono, the minister in charge of…
AP Exclusive: Full-blown boycott pushed for Beijing Olympics
“We are not a super-world government,” IOC President Thomas Bach said recently.China's foreign ministry has criticized “the politicization of sports” and has said any boycott is “doomed to failure.” China has denied accusations of genocide…
Louisiana bill would grant image rights to student athletes
Though Connick's colleagues said they support the concept, several worried about being one of the earliest states to plow ahead with college athlete endorsement and sponsorship deals.“This is a nightmare caused by the NCAA,” said Sen.…