Olympics

Washington state medical examiners have confirmed that an Olympic discus thrower found dead in his hotel room in September died from a fentanyl overdose.

Munich has been awarded the 2022 edition of the multi-sport European Championships. The event returns to Germany after Berlin hosted the athletics portion of the inaugural championships in 2018.

Tuesday was the opening day of home-ice training for the USA luge team at the Mount Van Hoevenberg track in Lake Placid, New York.

The International Olympic Committee wants to move the Tokyo Games marathons 800 kilometers (500 miles) north to avoid the searing heat in the city.

"My heart decided I would love to play at the Olympic Games again," Roger Federer said during an exhibition event in Tokyo. He would be a five-time Olympian if he keeps healthy.

Simone Biles won a record 21st medal at the world gymnastics championships on Tuesday as the United States retained its women's team all-around title.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos are part of the 2019 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame class that will be inducted later this year.

Kaillie Humphries, a two-time Olympic bobsled gold medalist for Canada and one of the top drivers in her sport's history, is planning to race for the U.S. this coming season.

The lottery for Paralympic tickets for Japan residents opened with 2.3 million available. The lottery closes on Sept. 9. A second lottery will be held early next year.

The USOPC is taking steps designed to help athletes in the wake of Olympic sex-abuse scandals, proposing an increase in their numbers on its board.