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Pistorius investigation to be finished by August

The police investigation into Oscar Pistorius' killing of his girlfriend on Valentine's Day won't be completed until August, prosecutors said Saturday, ahead of the double-amputee Olympian's first court appearance in nearly four months.

Saturday - 05/25/2013, 05:06pm EDT

Swiss lawyer Denis Oswald to run for IOC president

Denis Oswald declared his candidacy for IOC president Friday, becoming the fifth member and second European to enter the race to succeed Jacques Rogge.

Friday - 05/24/2013, 03:21pm EDT

AP Interview: Rogge praises wrestling's changes

Wrestling's governing body has "reacted well" and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques Rogge said.

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 06:56pm EDT

Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach.

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 06:50pm EDT

Taiwan's Wu confirms he'll run for IOC presidency

C.K. Wu confirmed Thursday he is running for president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the fourth candidate and the second from Asia bidding to replace Jacques Rogge.

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 06:02am EDT

Richard Carrion declares IOC presidential bid

Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico entered the IOC presidential race Wednesday, promising to use his business experience to guide the Olympics through the world's troubled financial times and proposing to deploy IOC staff permanently in host cities to help organize the games.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 10:25am EDT

AP Interview: Rogge cites need for targeted tests

Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC President Jacques Rogge said Wednesday.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 10:24am EDT

Russian oligarchs foot most of 2014 Sochi Olympics

The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin's slope, Gazprom's gondola lift and Sberbank's ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt about who is paying for the 2014 Winter Games: Russia's business powerhouses.

Monday - 05/20/2013, 12:36pm EDT

Who is building what in Sochi for 2014 Olympics

The cost of the 2014 Winter Games in the Russian city of Sochi now stands at $51 billion, making it the most expensive Olympics in history. More than half of the bill is being footed by Russian state-controlled companies and business tycoons. A look at what the major players are building in Sochi:

Monday - 05/20/2013, 03:35am EDT

Column: Restore wrestling, give others fair shot

Wrestling is heeding the harshest of wakeup calls.

Friday - 05/17/2013, 06:33pm EDT

Pound: Drug-testing failing due to lack of will

Former WADA president Dick Pound has written a report for the World Anti-Doping Agency assessing the current state of drug-testing. It doesn't paint a pretty picture.

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 03:29am EDT

AP sources: Singapore member eyes IOC presidency

IOC Vice President Ng Ser Miang of Singapore is set to become the second declared candidate in the race to succeed Jacques Rogge as IOC president.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 05:25pm EDT

Pescante endorses IOC presidential candidate Bach

Longtime IOC member Mario Pescante of Italy has endorsed Thomas Bach's bid to become the next president of the Olympic body.

Friday - 05/10/2013, 11:42am EDT

Thomas Bach announces IOC presidential candidacy

Thomas Bach became the first member to declare as a candidate for IOC president on Thursday, saying his long experience in the Olympic movement makes him "well prepared" for one of the most powerful jobs in sports.

Thursday - 05/09/2013, 07:49am EDT

Japan's PM would applaud Istanbul 2020 win

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he would be "the first to applaud" if Istanbul is chosen to host the 2020 Olympics.

Friday - 05/03/2013, 09:08am EDT

WADA to hold meeting in China on gene doping

Olympic officials and scientific experts will meet in China next month to review the progress in developing a test for gene doping, the potential future of cheating in sports.

Friday - 05/03/2013, 06:47am EDT

San Diego-Tijuana Olympic bid dealt crippling blow

A cross-border bid for San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, to host the 2024 Summer Olympics appeared dead before arrival Tuesday when the U.S. Olympic Committee said international rules don't allow two countries to mount a joint candidacy.

Wednesday - 05/01/2013, 06:01am EDT

Tokyo governor apologizes for remarks on Istanbul

Tokyo's governor has apologized for making critical comments about rival candidate Istanbul in the bidding for 2020 Olympics.

Wednesday - 05/01/2013, 05:52am EDT

USOC: 10 cities interested in hosting 2024 Games

The U.S. Olympic Committee is talking to 10 cities about a possible bid for the 2024 Summer Games, including a joint proposal from San Diego and Mexican neighbor Tijuana.

Friday - 04/26/2013, 04:24pm EDT

In Olympic year, half the battle is keeping fit

A luxury sports car, it turns out, is a very appropriate place to interview an Olympian about how he injured his back. Because the contrast between the two is so compelling.

Friday - 04/26/2013, 03:07am EDT
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