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Tokyo Olympics to allow local fans — but with strict limits

TOKYO (AP) — A sharply limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics, organizers announced Monday as they tried to save some of the spirit of the Games where even cheer...

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Bird, Taurasi earn spots on fifth U.S. Olympic basketball team

Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi will try and become the first five-time Olympic gold medalists in basketball as they lead the U.S women's team at the Tokyo Games. The duo was selected for their f...

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Bland, Henley share U.S. Open lead heading into weekend

Plenty of headline names make moves on leaderboard Friday

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Broncos quarterback competition goes on hold for 6 weeks

Bridgewater, Lock remain close ahead of training camp

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Commissioners dig into CFP expansion; Pac-12 pushes autobids

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — College Football Playoff expansion took another step forward Friday as the full group of commissioners who manage the postseason system wrapped up two days of digging ...

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Search underway for missing kayaker in western Colorado

ASPEN – A search is underway for a kayaker who got caught in a treacherous section of the Crystal River in western Colorado. The Aspen Times reports the man, a member of Mountain Resc...

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Melvin Gordon II has renewed image, spirit at Broncos camp

Denver running back trusted to lead team with new rookie behind him

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest for Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO – The safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without any fans, the top medical adviser to the Japanese government said in a report on Friday. Dr. Shigeru Omi’s recommendation seems t...

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Henley has happy return to Torrey

Oosthuizen puts together evening round to match the lead

DATE: Jun 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

A return to Torrey Pines and prime time for the U.S. Open

SAN DIEGO – The USGA is starting to escape that reputation of an East Coast bias for the U.S. Open. The return to Torrey Pines for the 121st U.S. Open means another prime-time show along th...

DATE: Jun 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports