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Gymnast Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year

by Will Graves Associated Press December 26, 2016December 26, 2016

Her domination at the Summer Olympics gives her an edge over second-place Katie Ledecky, who cruised to four gold medals in swimming.

by David Whitley Orlando Sentinel December 17, 2016December 17, 2016

The IOC has granted cheering provisional status and cheerleaders a chance to show they are athletes.

by Associated Press November 9, 2016November 9, 2016

Donald Trump’s remarks may have put off IOC members who vote for the site, but a trip to pitch Los Angeles may help.

by Associated Press September 27, 2016September 28, 2016

Michael Phelps says he told Ryan Lochte

by Associated Press September 15, 2016September 15, 2016

Information given out by hackers earns a shrug from athletes, including a two-time Wimbledon champion.

by PAT GRAHAM and ELIAS MESERET Associated Press September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

Feyisa Lilesa doesn’t feel safe enough to return home after winning a silver medal in Rio.

by Associated Press August 27, 2016August 27, 2016

The season starts Monday and ends Nov. 26.

by Associated Press August 25, 2016

The ban, upheld Tuesday, bars Russians from the Rio Games because of a “medals over morals” culture.

by Cindy Boren The Washington Post August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

Hope Solo didn’t just get suspended for a statement in Rio, but as the last straw in a never-ending list.

by Associated Press August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

Ryan Lochte will decide whether he wants to submit a defense for a false robbery report charge.