Tom Goldman
Stories
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National
U.S. has never won a biathlon Olympic medal. This year's athletes hope to change that
Biathlon is the only Winter Olympics sport in which the U.S. hasn't won a medal. Innovations since the last games have Americans hoping to break through in the skiing and target shooting event.
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Saturday sports: Olympics in less than 2 weeks; no Djokovic at Australian Open
Two television networks are keeping key on-air personnel in the U.S. for the Winter Olympics. Also, the Australian Open proceeds without the top-ranked male player.
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Saturday sports: COVID is knocking out the competition in skating, tennis and the NBA
Promising figure skaters dropped out of this week's U.S. championships due to COVID-19. Plus: Novak Djokovic is stranded in Australia, and NBA retirees get a second chance.
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John Madden, NFL Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, has died at age 85
Legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden has died, according to the league. He was 85.
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USA Gymnastics settles abuse claims involving former team doctor Larry Nassar
Hundreds of victims of ex-USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar reached a $380 million settlement with the organization and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, ending a five-year legal battle.
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Saturday sports: US diplomatically boycotting Winter Olympics; Formula One faceoff
Politics and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, plus a showdown in Formula One racing.
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National
Olympic officials avoided direct answers when asked about China's human rights issue
Four countries have announced diplomatic boycotts of the Beijing Winter Olympics because of China's human rights violations. The International Olympic Committee claimed neutrality around the issue.
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Men's tennis is under fire for not pulling business from China over Peng Shuai
After a Chinese tennis star accused a former Chinese official of assault and temporarily vanished from view, the Women's Tennis Association halted tournaments there. Now the men's group is under fire.
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China critics hope the WTA will inspire outcry about alleged human rights violations
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai made an assault allegation, then disappeared. She's re-emerged, but the Women's Tennis Association's unflinching support may inspire a wider outcry over China's actions.
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Saturday sports: Golden State is back; beloved columnist dies; Olympic bribery caught
We take a look at the Golden State Warriors making a comeback, the conviction of a Brazilian Olympics sports official and more.