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Tokyo under 'emergency orders' with Olympics 3 months away

By STEPHEN WADE and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press

EXPLAINER: Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and some options

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer
    The U.S. State Department says it's talking with allies about China's human rights record and how to handle next year's Beijing Winter Olympics.

China warns Washington not to boycott Winter Olympics

    BEIJING (AP) — China's government warned Washington on Wednesday not to boycott next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach to complaints of human rights abuses.

Murphy breaks record in discus

NEW HAVEN-Bellmont track was back in action and they did so with a splash Saturday at the New Haven Relays as Mason Murphy crushed his personal best and Chadd Keller’s school record in the discus with a throw of 171-4. Keller’s record of 166-5 had stood for 13 years.

Monday Fun Day: March Madness kicks off the week

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer
    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It's not like anyone's going to the office anyway.

March Madness: 68 teams punch ticket; the hard part awaits

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer
    The 68 teams whose names popped up in the March Madness bracket only thought it was time to celebrate: The next four or five days figure to be the most nerve-wracking part of their seasons.

A machine: Litchfield uses motor to qualify for state

Covid has affected everyone differently in this pandemic, but for Dobie Litchfield, the month of December took every bit of stamina he had built up from a fine cross country season and eliminated it. By Christmas, Litchfield, like many of the Braves, had to start over.

Myers endured much on his way to Bankers Life

When senior Bryer Hall did his back flip after winning the 170-pound state title Saturday night, it was not only the culmination of a great wrestling career, but also a bit of relief for Bellmont freshman Duke Myers, whose season ended at the hands of Hall Friday night.

Column: Tiger Woods survives but his career might not

By TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist
    The sheared-off front of the wrecked SUV told part of the story, and the officers on the scene filled in the rest. Tiger Woods was lucky to be alive, they said, thanks to modern safety technology and a big dose of good luck.

McDowell beats 100-1 odds for upset Daytona 500 victory

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing