Category Archives: Sports
Ex-Formula 1 driver Carlos Reutemann dies, aged 79
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentinian driver Carlos Reutemann, who won 12 Formula 1 races, died on Wednesday at the age of 79.
Tropical Storm Elsa weakens, spares Florida of major damage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A weakened Tropical Storm Elsa dumped rain across Florida’s Gulf Coast early Wednesday but appears to have spared the state significant damage and widespread power outages.
The Latest: Rome mayor wants Euro 2020 final on big screens
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Olympics likely to open during COVID ‘state of emergency’
TOKYO (AP) — Surging COVID-19 cases in Tokyo have hit a two-month high that almost guarantees the Japanese government will declare a new state of emergency to start next week and continue for the duration of the Tokyo Olympics.
No relay: Banned sprinter Richardson left off Olympic team
Banned sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that means the American champion's positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in
The Latest: British-based Italians and Spaniards at Wembley
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Germany to allow up to 25,000 fans at soccer games
BERLIN (AP) — Up to 25,000 spectators will be allowed at German soccer games when the new season starts next month after state officials eased restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Spanish govt endorses clearer, tougher law on sexual consent
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s government on Tuesday approved sexual consent legislation that aims to crack down on sexual violence and harassment by codifying offenses and adopting new punishments.
Tokyo Olympics shaping up as TV-only event with few fans
TOKYO (AP) — The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few spectators — if any — being allowed when they open in just over two weeks.
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan. The