Olympics
Will Russia Boycott the Winter Olympics?
Parliamentarians in Russia are so incensed by the prospect of Winter Olympics doping punishments that they want Moscow to pull out.
'Blade Runner' Pistorius Has Prison Sentence Doubled
The former Olympic sprinter was convicted in 2014 of murdering his girlfriend.
Who Is U.S. Doctor Accused of Abusing Gabby Douglas?
Douglas confirmed she was a victim of Larry Nassar, who faces 25 years in jail.
North Korea Is Scaring Off Winter Olympic Visitors
The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea is having a hard time drawing visitors, thanks to North Korea.
Could Russia Boycott the Winter Olympics?
Will the Kremlin listen to voices against the Olympic movement or is will Russian athletes step out on the South Korea's slopes without sanctions?
Olympics Nondiscrimination Clause Is Upheld
"No athlete should face discrimination of any kind when representing their country in the games," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said in a statement.
U.S. Snowboarding Reveals Astronaut-Themed Uniforms
The 2018 Winter Olympics snowboarding uniforms dropped and, in a word, they're dope.
The PyeongChang Olympics Are Just 100 Days Away
The Olympics torch is on its journey for the Feb. 9 start of the games.
Elite Venice Marathon Runners Make Wrong Turn, Lose
A Venetian won his city's picturesque marathon for the first time in two decades after a pack of elite runners took a wrong turn and veered off course for two crucial minutes on Sunday.
Brazilian Olympic Official Had 16 Gold Bars Stashed
Prosecutors claim Carlos Nuzman greased the wheels to land Rio the 2016 games.
Usain Bolt Will Play for Manchester United as a Legend
The Jamaican sprinter retired from athletics after the World Championships in London last week.
Russia Tops Army Games Standings Ahead of China
Russian forces are leading the Olympic-style war games, hailing its tanks as the "best in the world."
How Far Will Russia Go to Win? From Doping to Elections
Bryan Fogel's new film, "Icarus," premieres on Netflix on August 4.
Paris Looks Golden After LA Agrees On 2028 Games
Los Angeles' reputation for heavy traffic and the impact of Trump's ban on travel to the United States from six Muslim-majority nations had been seen as factors weighing against the latest bid by the U.S. West Coast city.
Russia Hosts 22 Militaries For Its TV Army Olympics
Besides giving Russia and other militaries a chance to show their capabilities on national TV, troops also sometimes get a first whiff of foreign military equipment and turf.
LeBron James Leads NBA's Snub Of Olympics 3-on-3 Format
The concept will be introduced at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
Ousted Gymnastics Chief Gets Payday Amid Abuse Scandal
Steve Penny, who resigned amid sexual abuse scandal, will receive around $1 million in his severance package.
Studio Ghibli Fans—Totoro Is Getting a Theme Park
The first phase of the theme park will be an immersive fantasy land based on the iconic anime.
Russians Horrified by Their Possibly Feminist Gymnast
After Angelina Melnikova posted Instagram photos in a feminist T-shirt, the Russian Olympic Committee tweeted that she's also "pretty."
Boston Marathon: How 261 Became a Symbol for Women
Kathrine Switzer, 70, the first woman to officially compete in the Boston Marathon, will be among an estimated 13,700 racing on Monday.
Budapest to Withdraw From 2024 Olympics Bidding
The government cited a 'lack of political unity.'
French Immortals Riled by English Slogan for Paris 2024
The Académie Française criticized the slogan for being unoriginal—and in English.
Usain Bolt Predicts Length of His 100 Meters Legacy
Bolt set the world record at 9.58 seconds in 2009.
Noah Affolder Forgets Gear, Sets High School Mile Mark
In garb bought and borrowed, Noah Affolder set a Millrose Games record in the boys' high school mile, 4:07.24.
Russia Admits Doping Conspiracy for First Time
The country was banned from track and field events at the 2016 Olympics.
Farah: Brownlee Questions Lack of Love for Olympic Star
Farah finished fourth in BBC Sports Personality of the Year based on number of votes.
What Google's Year in Search Left Out
Searches for Powerball, Pokémon Go and Prince land top spots in Google's annual trending list, ahead of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, and almost nothing dirty.
1,000 Russian Athletes 'Benefited From Doping Cover Up'
"We are now able to confirm a cover up that dates back until at least 2011," said McLaren.