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USOPC to cut up to 20%, says no games would be ‘devastating’

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the Spanish karate federation, Spanish karate athlete Sandra Sanchez takes part in a Senior Female Kata - Final bout in Madrid, Spain, on Dec. 1, 2019. Personal determination has taken Sanchez to the top of the world rankings, and in a few months from now the 38-year old will reach the biggest moment of her career by competing in the inaugural Olympic karate tournament at the upcoming summer Tokyo Olympic Games. (Xavier Servolle, Kphotos, Via AP)

Stubbornness leads Sánchez to inaugural Olympic karate event

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Intihs March 29, 2019, photo provided by Hoka One One, Tyler Andrews running along the Charles River in Cambridge, Mass., the Boston skyline in the background. Distance runner Tyler Andrews isn't among the favorites at the Olympic Marathon trials this weekend in Atlanta. Don't be surprised, though, should he make a run at a spot on the U.S. team for the Tokyo Games. (Hoka One One via AP)

Playful push uncovers childhood disease, propels marathoner

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE- In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Teahna Daniels, right, beats Morolake Akinosun, left, to the finish line, winning the women's 100-meter dash at the U.S. Championships athletics meet in Des Moines, Iowa. Daniels is the newest American sprinter on the scene. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Running for her father, Daniels emerges as top sprinter

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press