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  • America's Cup will go on in wake of sailor Andrew Simpson's death

    By Paul Elias - Associated Press

    America's Cup officials made the announcement at a news conference in San Francisco. The officials also said they expected all four entrants to compete, including Artemis Racing. Published May 14, 2013

  • Andrew Simpson dies as America's Cup boat capsizes; had won two Olympic medals

    By Terry Collins and Sudhin Thanawala - Associated Press

    The America's Cup sailor who perished in the San Francisco Bay after his team's space-age yacht capsized during a training run was an Olympic gold medalist from the United Kingdom. Published May 9, 2013

  • London Marathon competitors have Boston on their minds

    By Rob Harris - Associated Press

    Six days after bombs exploded near the Boston finish line, the London Marathon sent out a powerful message of solidarity with the U.S. city and its victims Sunday and put the spotlight back on the sport and away from terrorist fears. Published April 21, 2013

  • Finish Line: Boston Marathon runners describe the terror

    By Eddie Pells and Jimmy Golen and Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press

    A total of 23,336 runners started the Boston Marathon, with 17,580 finishing. The Associated Press analyzed images and data over the past several days to pinpoint some of the runners who were in the finish line area when the bombs went off. These are some of their stories. Published April 20, 2013

  • HARRIS: Boston horror latest tragedy to chip away at hope

    By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

    Monday's attack at the Boston Marathon served as another kick in the stomach, a reminder we can never get too comfortable. Any time. Anywhere. Published April 16, 2013

  • London Marathon to proceed as scheduled Sunday

    By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

    The British capital has long been a top target for terrorists, and these concerns have only intensified after harrowing scenes from the Boston Marathon on Monday, where bombs killed three people and injured more than 170. Published April 16, 2013

  • Security in focus at worldwide sporting events after Boston Marathon bombing

    By Stephen Wilson - Associated Press

    From London to Sochi to Rio de Janeiro, the deadly bomb attacks on the Boston Marathon raised new concerns Tuesday over safety at major sports events around the world, including the Olympics and World Cup. Published April 16, 2013

  • Boston bombings can't shake runners' enthusiasm for the sport

    By Joshua Eferighe - The Washington Times - The Washington Times

    The Washington area's running community was shaken by Monday's deadly bombings at the finish of the Boston Marathon, but club organizers said the attacks would not put a permanent dent in the sport they love. Published April 16, 2013

  • Boston Marathon tragedy has sports world asking, 'Why?'

    By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

    It was news that seemed to affect all who heard it, and words of support began pouring in for the city, the runners and the victims. Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was among those who reflected on the tragedy, tweeting that he was shaking his head at "the craziness of this world." Published April 15, 2013

  • LANCASTER: Sports nightmare meets reality with Boston Marathon attack

    By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

    Big events are, by their very nature, big targets. Especially when schedules and venues are set months or years in advance. It doesn't take a security expert to grasp that all it takes is one psychopath to bring about the unthinkable. Monday afternoon, it happened. Published April 15, 2013

  • Boston Marathon: Lelisa Desisa, Rita Jeptoo win 2013 titles

    By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

    A year after temperatures approaching 90 degrees slowed the race, cool temperatures greeted the field of 24,662 in Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 117th edition of the 26.2-mile run. Published April 15, 2013

  • Boston Marathon underway in ideal 48-degree weather

    By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

    Defending champion Wesley Korir was among those leaving Hopkinton at 10 a.m. Just behind the elite men was the remainder of a field of 27,000 on its way for the 26.2-mile trek to Boston's Back Bay. Published April 15, 2013

  • Star Chinese boxer Zou to make pro debut in Macau

    By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

    Zou Shiming works the speed bag at the Wild Card Gym with the skill of a veteran pro fighter, popping it back and forth with dozens of precise punches. Watching from a near corner, Freddie Roach chuckles. Published April 5, 2013

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    By The Associated Press - Associated Press

    April 5 Published April 5, 2013

  • Fight Schedule

    By The Associated Press - Associated Press

    April 5 Published April 4, 2013

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