As the U.S. prepares for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, its team is shaping up to be the most diverse winter roster in the nation’s history, with a growing number of Black athletes and athletes of color, particularly women, competing at the highest levels. While winter sports remain largely inaccessible and overwhelmingly White due to cost and structural barriers, athletes and officials say progress is being made, with representation in sports like bobsled, skeleton, speed skating and hockey offering both visibility and momentum for future change.
Author Archives: Tim Reynolds
AP Sports Writer
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A’ja Wilson’s historic season for the champion Aces: MVP, scoring title, Finals MVP and much more
A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces had an unprecedented season, winning the WNBA’s MVP award, scoring title, championship, and Finals MVP, while also sharing the NBA’s defensive player of the year award, setting records in total points, rebounds, and playoff scoring.
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Back for a 4th Olympics run, LeBron James says gold is all that matters
LeBron James is participating in his fourth Olympic Games, aiming to win a gold medal with the U.S. men’s basketball team.
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Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after 4 seasons with the club
By Tim Reynolds, AP Basketball Writer The Phoenix Suns fired Monty Williams on May 13, two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he was the overwhelming choice as the coach of the year. Williams had great success in his four regular seasons in Phoenix, winning 63% of his games. But three […]
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Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media
By Tim Reynolds, AP Basketball Writer Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on May 14 after he appeared to be holding a gun in another social media video that was streamed live on Instagram, the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving the two-time All-Star guard. It’s the second time in less […]
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Ticket demand, anticipation grows as LeBron nears Kareem
By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer Courtside seats 166 and 167 at the arena where the Los Angeles Lakers play their home games are pretty much as good as it gets. The people occupying those chairs when LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA scoring record will have an up-close view, with their feet on the […]
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The Hall calls: Ben Wallace, Yolanda Griffith, Paul Pierce among 2021 class
Former Miami Heat center Chris Bosh, seen celebrating after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Feb. 9, 2015, in Miami. By Tim Reynolds AP Basketball Writer Jay Wright used to sell tickets to games in the long-defunct United States Football League. Ben Wallace was passed over […]
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At the NBA All-Star Game, HBCUs will take center stage
In this June 19, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams celebrates after Game 7 of basketball’s NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif. Williams played in the All-Star Game and now coaches at Alabama State. Historically Black institutions like Alabama State will be a focus of the […]
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Still the King: James wins AP Male Athlete of Year award
Seen here in this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was announced Dec. 26, as the winner of The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year award for a record-tying fourth time. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) By Tim Reynolds AP Basketball Writer LeBron James told the world in 2020 […]
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Day 1 of NBA Free Agency: Curry Gets Huge Deal, Hayward Hears Heat Sales Pitch
J.J. Redick is trusting the process. Gordon Hayward got his sales pitch from Miami. And David West, finally a champion, is coming back for one last season. The first day of NBA free agency Saturday saw things starting to take shape, though there’s still dozens more moves to come in the next few days. After […]
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76ers Get No. 1 Pick from Celtics, Chance to Draft Fultz
History will say the Boston Celtics passed on the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft, not only trading it away but doing so in a deal with one of the team’s fiercest rivals. Danny Ainge isn’t worried. FILE – In this June 15, 2017, file photo, Markelle Fultz speaks with reporters after […]
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LeBron James Talking a Good Game, Still Playing a Great One
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Older, wiser and more aware of the world, LeBron James is unafraid to let his views known on politics or social issues or even the business of basketball. It wasn’t always that way. Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (23) tries to get past Indiana Pacers’ Paul George (13) in the second half […]