Olympics

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics was delayed one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the virus is still making an impact on the Games in 2021. There are strict protocols in place for athletes in Tokyo, though some have already tested positive since arriving in Japan. A number of other would-be Olympians tested positive for COVID-19 before traveling to Tokyo…

U.S. prosecutors asked a judge Wednesday to order the Federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer all money in Larry Nassar’s prison account — about $2,000 — to help provide restitution to five victims as part of his 60-year child porn sentence.

World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev was clearly struggling through the first set against Fabio Fognini when the match umpire asked him if he would be OK to finish the match. “What can I do? I’m a fighter, I can finish the match, but I can die,” Medvedev said. “If I die, is the ITF going to [take responsibility]?” The International…

Political correspondent Steve Kornacki and his team are using numbers to contextualize certain events and predict future outcomes. According to Kornacki, “if you look at some of the history, [Suni Lee] has a real chance at the gold medal.”

The aspiring future Olympians know firsthand what it’s like to deal with pressure on a world stage.

After gymnast Simone Biles decided to prioritize her mental health and exit her team final, an International Olympic Committee spokesman said that “we can do more” when it comes to athletes’ mental health.

15 photos show frozen-in-time moments at abandoned Olympics venues months and years after their use.

Olympic host cities spend big money on infrastructure, stadiums, athlete housing, and event courses that in some cases get unused years after medals are awarded and cheering spectators have moved on to the next Olympic Games.

U.S. Alexis Sablone placed top five in the Women’s Street skateboarding event.

Here are five things to know about Olympic basketball player JaVale McGee.

Skateboarding made its Olympic debut Saturday night with the men’s street event. The action will continue on Sunday night with the women’s street competition. The newest Olympic sport is full of spills and thrills, with some falls drawing even more grimaces than others. Skateboarding’s debut at the Olympics drew many eyes, but some wondered about protective equipment, or lack...

The United States men’s basketball team brought its recent woes to Tokyo. The issues that surfaced in the team’s exhibition games carried into the Olympic Games as the U.S. lost its opener to France in stunning fashion, falling 83-76. It was Team USA’s first loss in the Olympics since 2004. “You have to be honest. Look at their roster....

Team USA’s Women’s Softball team walked off with a win against Australia, 2-1, moving them to 4-0 overall in the Olympic tournament.

The Tokyo Olympics crossed over with a Donald Trump rally Saturday night, as the former president encouraged a hyped-up Phoenix crowd to boo the U.S. Women’s soccer team. The political action committee Turning Point Action sponsored the “Protect Our Elections Rally,” which turned into a wide-ranging attack on fellow Republicans, the military, the press, “woke” culture — and eventually...

While the U.S. does not have a men’s team competing in the event, the United States women’s team is looking to be the first ever Olympic gold medal women’s team in 3×3 basketball

Water polo goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson said she’s excited to change the sport’s narrative in Miami and her community before leading Team USA to a dominant win over Japan Saturday.

Loa Dika Toua of Papua New Guinea was the first athlete to compete when women’s weightlifting made its debut at the 2000 Sydney Games

As the 2020 Tokyo Olympics kicked off on Friday, Japan unveiled an opening ceremony unlike any games before. From a moment of silence for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic to unique callouts to Japanese culture, here are the top 10 moments from the Olympics opening ceremony.

Kanak Jha, the youngest American from the Rio Games, is set to return to the Olympic stage. Here’s what to know about Olympic table tennis in Tokyo.

Kanak Jha, the youngest American from the Rio Games, is set to return to the Olympic stage. Here’s what to know about Olympic table tennis in Tokyo.