Olympics
Rio 2016: Pool Boy Blunder Blamed for Green Pool
Olympics officials reveal hydrogen peroxide caused the diving pool to turn green.
Rio 2016: Ryan Lochte, Swimming Teammates Robbed
Lochte, Jimmy Feigen, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were in a taxi when stopped by armed men posing as police.
Olympic Wrestlers Tune in to Artificial Intelligence
Music composed by AI is used by the U.S. Olympic wrestling team to prepare for matches.
Russian State-Sponsored Doping Goes Back Decades: NYT
Documents and interviews show efforts to drug athletes in the early 1980s.
Rio 2016: Why Are Gymnasts So Petite?
Does a small frame lend itself to gymnastics, or does the sport stunt growth?
Almaz Ayana Destroys World Record, Raises Questions
For Almaz Ayana to shatter an impossible 23 year-old world record is either stunning or scandalous, depending on your level of cynicism.
The Seven Best Shows and Films to Stream This Weekend
Featuring Baz Luhrmann's "The Get Down," "slow TV" from Norway, "The Wine Show" from the U.K. and a documentary about an Olympic boxer.
Rio 2016: Egyptian Judoka Refuses Israeli Handshake
Egyptian Islam el-Shahabi loses out to Israel's Or Sasson in the 100kg weight class.
Rio 2016: Kenya Coach 'Sent Home For Posing As Athlete'
John Anzrah allegedly gave urine in the name of one of his athletes.
Rio 2016: Great Britain Wins Gold in Team Sprint
The team of Kenny, Hindes and Skinner edged out New Zealand on Thursday.
Rio 2016: Food and Drink Is Running Out
Organizers of the Rio Olympics are struggling to supply enough food and water to visitors.
Security Concerns Mount at Rio Olympics
Rio Olympics organizers stepped up police patrols on Wednesday as security concerns mounted over the threat posed by street violence.
Rio 2016: Who Is Ukraine's Olympic Wrestling Prodigy?
He is as old as independent Ukraine itself and hopes to serve as a good example against prejudice.
Rio 2016: Belarus Scolds Athletes For Poor Performance
The nation's Olympic Committee held a "critical" meeting with athletes in Rio.
Watch: Rio 2016 Olympics Day Four Highlights
Michael Phelps claimed golds number 20 and 21 in the pool and the U.S. dominated in gymnastics.
Rio 2016: Media Bus Attacked in Deodoro
Initial reports said shots had broken bus windows, but officials said projectiles were used.
Brazil Senate Votes to Hold Rousseff Impeachment Trial
Brazil's law-making organ votes votes 59 to 21 in favor of trying the country's embattled leader.
U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team Dominates to Win Gold
Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian proved that they are an untouchable force in gymnastics.
Michael Phelps, Science and the Great Cupping Debate
Research suggests cupping may be helpful, but many seem reactively against it.
Watch: Usain Bolt Serenaded By Rapping Journalist
The iconic sprinter is gearing up to defend his Olympic titles.
Putin's Athletes Cheating? I'm Shocked, Shocked
At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Russia came in 11th in the medal count. In Sochi, at the height of state-sponsored doping, it came in first.
Saudi Judo Competitor Forfeits Match 'to Avoid Israeli'
Saudi Arabia said Joud Fahmy withdrew because of injuries, and not for political reasons.
Michael Phelps Targeted by Hackers After Record Gold
Swimmer's website targeted by same hacking collective that took down Donald Trump's website.
Rio 2016: Empty Venues, Security Scares Mar First Day
Some athletes compete to virtually empty stands while spectators worry about spate of shootings, bomb scares.
Rio 2016: American Teen Wins First Gold of Olympics
College champion Thrasher, 19, clinches the women's 10M air rifle competition.
Favelas Close But 'So Far Away' From Olympics Spectacle
Favela residents express pride but exasperation at the contrast between the Olympics riches and their dire living situation.
Rio Olympics Cost a Struggling Brazil Billions
'For a city and nation to decide to stage the Olympic Games is to decide to take on one of the most costly and financially most risky type of mega-project that exists,' study finds.
Rio 2016: Olympics Food and Drink Sponsors Under Fire
Sponsors including Coca-Cola, Kellogg's and McDonald's have come in for criticism.
Rio 2016: Olympics Superstitions in Photos
Here's how some Olympic athletes try to give themselves a little extra luck.