Olympics
The latest on the summer and winter Olympic Games. The international sporting competition occurs every four years for each season. Athletes from around the world come together to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals. The location of each Olympics is a hotly contested competition between cities, with locations often set 10 to 15 years before the games are to begin.
How to Bid on Ryan Lochte's Olympic Swimming Medals Placed Into Auction
When asked why Lochte would part with his medals, he said they're just sitting in his "closet collecting dust."
'Cruelty Is the Point': Tearful Megan Rapinoe Blasts Roe v. Wade Decision
"I have zero faith that my rights will be upheld by the Court," the Olympic gold medalist for soccer said.
Swim Group Issues Statement After Anita Alvarez Fainted, Saved by Coach
"Watching yesterday's medical emergency of our 2x Olympian Anita Alvarez was heartbreaking for our community," Team USA Artistic Swimming wrote on Thursday.
'I'm a Beach Volleyball Champion—Title IX Was Life-Changing'
"It's hard to fathom the idea of not being introduced to sports, let alone allowed to play, or that sports weren't offered because of your sex.
'Title IX Moved Mountains for Women—But There's So Much More to Do'
"It's important for me to be an ally and voice to make sure every girl who wants it has the opportunity to participate in sport."
Transgender Swimming Ban Praised by Former Olympic Athletes
World swimming's governing body has banned transgender women from competing in women's events if they have experienced any part of male puberty.
Transgender Swimmers Restricted From Top Women's Races: FINA
The swimming federation did say, however, that any transgender woman who transitioned before age 12 would be eligible.
China's Eileen Gu Enrages Nationalists by Taking U.S. Olympics Role
The California-born skiing sensation, who competed for China at the Beijing Winter Olympics, says she's American when stateside and Chinese when in China, but some find this hard to accept.
Putin's Rumored Girlfriend Sanctioned by EU
The former gymnast rumored to be the mistress of the Russian leader was included in the new sanctions the EU imposed on Russia.
Site of 1996 Olympic Event Burns Down; Bomb Investigation Launched
The Ocoee Whitewater Center was built to host events such as kayaking and canoeing during the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics.
Putin's Rumored Mistress Seen in Public for First Time Since War Began
For years rumors have circulated about an alleged relationship between Vladimir Putin and Alina Kabaeva, who has been dubbed "Russia's First Mistress" and the "Secret First Lady."
Dwayne Johnson Threatened With Cease-and-Desist by Megan Rapinoe
The soccer star said The Rock's XFL football league's new logo looks too much like the branding used by the company co-owned by her fiancée.
Why I'm Proud to Support Trans Athletes like Lia Thomas
I'm proud to be one of more than 300 NCAA, Team USA and Olympic swimmers who signed an open letter from Schuyler Bailar and Athlete Ally in support of Lia Thomas and all transgender and nonbinary swimmers.
How Queen Elizabeth II Ensured Famous James Bond Scene Was Authentic
For her cameo in a film shown at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Queen Elizabeth II gave the production team a tip to make it feel more authentic.
China Denies Reports It Asked Russia to Delay Invasion Until After Olympics
"Such behaviors of diverting attentions and shifting blames are very despicable," said China's Foreign Ministry.
'Neutral' Russian Athletes Can Compete in Paralympics, Can't Receive Medals
The International Paralympic Committee has also suspended all events in Russia and Belarus until further notice.
Vladimir Putin's Black Belt Revoked by International Taekwondo Organization
Vladimir Putin, a self-admitted judo connoisseur, had his honorary title suspended one day after another martial arts organization revoked his status.
IOC Calls for Worldwide Ban on All Russian, Belarusian Athletes
The ban is the latest move by the International Olympic Committee in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Kremlin Bristles at Criticism of Olympic Coaches: Toughness 'Key' to Wins
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach joined others in criticizing Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's entourage after her poor performance.
China Is Holding My Uyghur Mother Prisoner. Will Biden Say Her Name?
It's a relatively small act for the leader of the free world to say the name Gulshan Abbas. It could change the course of my mother's life.
As Beijing Olympics Thrill, China Jails Thousands for Ethnicity, Protest
"For us, the genocide doesn't stop in the two to three weeks of the Olympic Games," Zumretay Arkin, an ethnic Uyghur Muslim, told CBS News.
Official Pushes Chinese Government Agenda at Tense Olympic Press Conference
Yan Jiarong of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games interjected to have the final say on questions related to Taiwan and the Uyghurs.
Mariah Bell Suggests Raising Olympian Age to 18 After Kamila Valieva
Bell, the oldest U.S. Olympic champion in almost 100 years, suggested an age minimum of 18 for participation to promote the "idea of longevity."
Ukrainian Skier Barred From Olympics After Positive Banned Substance Test
Cross-country skier Valentyna Kaminska has been barred after she tested positive for three banned substances, the International Testing Association said Wednesday.
Olympic Figure Skaters Offered Torches as Temporary Gift Amid Doping Case
No medal ceremonies are being conducted in figure skating as the controversy surrounding Russian 15-year-old Kamila Valieva continues.
Russian Skater Reportedly Took Three Drugs—Here's What to Know About Them
Russian Olympic athlete Kamila Valieva has been embroiled in controversy after banned substance trimetazidine was found in her system. Two approved meds, L-carnitine and hypoxen, were also reportedly found.
Wake Up, America: AAPI Community is Diversely American
Media representation needs to depict authentic and multidimensional portrayal rather than recycling negative stereotypes.
The Rift Between the U.S. and China Is a Global Health Hazard
The COVID-19 experience may have hurt the world's ability to fight the next pandemic, largely because relations between the U.S. and China have tanked
China Says COVID Policies Working as Positive Athletes Suffer in Quarantine
"My stomach hurts, I'm very pale and I have huge black circles around my eyes. I want all this to end," one Olympian wrote on social media.
Kamila Valieva's Grandpa's Meds Defense 'Highly Unlikely': Doping Expert
The Russian skater reportedly said she tested positive for a banned substance because her grandfather uses it.
