Beijing Winter Olympics: US announces diplomatic boycott of games
White House press secretary Jen Psaki says U.S. athletes will continue to compete and will “have our full support,” but added “we will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki says U.S. athletes will continue to compete and will “have our full support,” but added “we will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games.
Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse
The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday.
The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday.
Polish Olympian auctions off medal to help fund baby's heart surgery
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.
Olympic medalist Molly Seidel to run New York City Marathon
Olympic Marathon bronze medalist Molly Seidel will run the New York City Marathon this year.
Olympic Marathon bronze medalist Molly Seidel will run the New York City Marathon this year.
'You restored the soul of America': President Biden virtually meets with Olympic athletes
“You restored the soul of America in so many ways, you really, really did,” President Joe Biden told Team USA.
“You restored the soul of America in so many ways, you really, really did,” President Joe Biden told Team USA.
Most talked-about moments of Tokyo Olympics
As always, the Games are about more than who stood atop the podium. Here’s a look back at the most talked about moments from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
As always, the Games are about more than who stood atop the podium. Here’s a look back at the most talked about moments from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo Olympics: US wins 7th straight gold in women's basketball
The U.S. has now won the last seven Olympic gold medals, a streak last seen when the country’s men’s program did it from 1936-68.
The U.S. has now won the last seven Olympic gold medals, a streak last seen when the country’s men’s program did it from 1936-68.
Allyson Felix wins 11th career Olympic medal as US women take gold in 4X400 relay
Allyson Felix, who became the most decorated woman in Olympic track history when she won bronze in the 400 just yesterday, now passes Carl Lewis with the most track medals of any U.S. athlete.
Allyson Felix, who became the most decorated woman in Olympic track history when she won bronze in the 400 just yesterday, now passes Carl Lewis with the most track medals of any U.S. athlete.
US men's basketball team beats France for 4th straight Olympic gold
The U.S. men held off France 87-82 on Saturday to win the title at the Tokyo Games — ending a summer that started with sputters but closed with celebration.
The U.S. men held off France 87-82 on Saturday to win the title at the Tokyo Games — ending a summer that started with sputters but closed with celebration.
Here's everything $15.4 billion spent on the Tokyo Olympics could buy
Olympics are costly and may bump aside other priorities. In fact, several Japanese government audits say the real outlay for the Tokyo Games is even more than the official figure, perhaps approaching twice as much.
Olympics are costly and may bump aside other priorities. In fact, several Japanese government audits say the real outlay for the Tokyo Games is even more than the official figure, perhaps approaching twice as much.
Hundreds gather to welcome Simone Biles home from Tokyo Olympics
Locals in Spring, Texas held a parade to celebrate Simone Biles’ homecoming following the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Locals in Spring, Texas held a parade to celebrate Simone Biles’ homecoming following the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Allyson Felix makes Olympic track history with 10th career medal in Tokyo
USA’s Allyson Felix earned her record 10th Olympic track medal with a bronze in the 400 meters, tying Carl Lewis' overall Olympic record.
USA’s Allyson Felix earned her record 10th Olympic track medal with a bronze in the 400 meters, tying Carl Lewis' overall Olympic record.
Shocking: Olympic wrestler bites opponent during match – and still loses
A wrestler took a huge chomp on his opponent's arm during a match at the Olympics.
A wrestler took a huge chomp on his opponent's arm during a match at the Olympics.
Canada Olympian Penny Oleksiak sends message to high school teacher who doubted her
The 21-year-old is one of the most decorated Canadian Olympic athletes and with that came a message to her high school teacher on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old is one of the most decorated Canadian Olympic athletes and with that came a message to her high school teacher on Tuesday.
Tokyo Olympics: USA Baseball will play for gold after beating South Korea
USA Baseball has guaranteed itself no less than a silver medal by beating South Korea Thursday to advance to the gold medal game.
USA Baseball has guaranteed itself no less than a silver medal by beating South Korea Thursday to advance to the gold medal game.
Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin's NJ hometown cheers from afar
Sydney McLaughlin grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey. Community members beamed with joy following her gold-medal win in hurdles.
Sydney McLaughlin grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey. Community members beamed with joy following her gold-medal win in hurdles.
Olympic medalist Rai Benjamin inspires other Mount Vernon athletes
Members of Rai Benjamin's graduating class along with some passionate undergrads are now trying to follow in his footsteps.
Members of Rai Benjamin's graduating class along with some passionate undergrads are now trying to follow in his footsteps.
US women's soccer team defeats Australia, wins Olympic bronze medal
The United States won the bronze medal in women’s soccer after a 4-3 win over Australia, with goals from Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd.
The United States won the bronze medal in women’s soccer after a 4-3 win over Australia, with goals from Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd.
Tokyo Olympics: US advances to women's volleyball semifinals
The short-handed U.S. women's volleyball team is back in the Tokyo Olympics semifinals after a win over the Dominican Republic.
The short-handed U.S. women's volleyball team is back in the Tokyo Olympics semifinals after a win over the Dominican Republic.
Simone Biles reveals she was dealing with family tragedy while at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles revealed Tuesday she was dealing with the death of her aunt while trying to get her mental health in order at the Tokyo Olympics.
Simone Biles revealed Tuesday she was dealing with the death of her aunt while trying to get her mental health in order at the Tokyo Olympics.