Oscar Pistorius released on parole after serving nearly 9 years for girlfriend's murder
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
France and Salt Lake City chosen as hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics, respectively by IOC
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
Cricket's Olympic return in 2028 draws enthusiastic response around the world
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game that's widely popular in south Asia. It's one of five sports added to the Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee.
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game that's widely popular in south Asia. It's one of five sports added to the Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee.
IOC to vote on introducing flag football for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The NFL’s ongoing push for worldwide exposure got another boost when organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics delivered a proposal to put flag football on the program when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time in 32 years.
The NFL’s ongoing push for worldwide exposure got another boost when organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics delivered a proposal to put flag football on the program when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time in 32 years.
US breakdancing pros want to restore Black roots, original style of hip-hop dance form at 2024 Olympics
The Paris Games mark breakdancing's Olympic debut as officials will use a newly developed judging system to decide who is the best in one-on-one battles.
The Paris Games mark breakdancing's Olympic debut as officials will use a newly developed judging system to decide who is the best in one-on-one battles.
Simone Biles wins U.S. classic in first meet since Tokyo games
The U.S. Championships are later this month, with the world championships coming in October and the Olympics less than a year out.
The U.S. Championships are later this month, with the world championships coming in October and the Olympics less than a year out.
IOC delays selection of 2030 Winter Olympics host due to climate change concerns
Climate change is putting uncertainties on to future Winter Games.
Climate change is putting uncertainties on to future Winter Games.
2024 Paris Olympics mascots fuel criticism for actually being made in China
Only about 8% of the mascot will be made in France.
Only about 8% of the mascot will be made in France.
Olympics stars in Fort Worth this week for NCAA Gymnastics Championships.
Some of the biggest names in gymnastics, including U.S. Olympic gold medalists, are at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth for the next three days. They are competing in the NCAA Gymnastics Championships.
Some of the biggest names in gymnastics, including U.S. Olympic gold medalists, are at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth for the next three days. They are competing in the NCAA Gymnastics Championships.
Rockwall's Claire Lowrey threatens records after six-foot high jump
Claire Lowrey is chasing down major records as a high jumper at Rockwall High School.
Claire Lowrey is chasing down major records as a high jumper at Rockwall High School.
Photos: Beijing Olympics close, ending world's 2nd pandemic Games
As the Beijing 2022 Olympics come to a close, here is a look at some of the most memorable moments from the world's second pandemic Games.
As the Beijing 2022 Olympics come to a close, here is a look at some of the most memorable moments from the world's second pandemic Games.
'I hate this sport!': Winter Olympics figure skating brings rage, teen tears and collapse
Russia's trio of tee figure skating stars — Kamila Valieva, Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova — each enters an uncertain future after one of the sport’s most dramatic nights.
Russia's trio of tee figure skating stars — Kamila Valieva, Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova — each enters an uncertain future after one of the sport’s most dramatic nights.
Poulin leads Canada women to Olympic gold in 3-2 win over US
Marie-Philip Poulin reminded everyone of her Captain Clutch reputation. And Canada regained its place atop the women’s hockey world.
Marie-Philip Poulin reminded everyone of her Captain Clutch reputation. And Canada regained its place atop the women’s hockey world.
US men’s hockey team out of Winter Olympics after shootout loss to Slovakia
The United States is out of the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics after falling to Slovakia in the quarterfinals.
The United States is out of the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics after falling to Slovakia in the quarterfinals.
Russian skater can compete, medal ceremony won't be held amid doping case
Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women’s figure skating competition. The IOC says it won't award medals for her events in Beijing because her doping case isn't fully resolved.
Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women’s figure skating competition. The IOC says it won't award medals for her events in Beijing because her doping case isn't fully resolved.
Sha’Carri Richardson says Kamila Valieva doping decision shows double-standard
Dallas sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson voiced her displeasure that Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will be allowed to compete for a gold medal despite testing positive for a performance enhancing drug.
Dallas sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson voiced her displeasure that Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will be allowed to compete for a gold medal despite testing positive for a performance enhancing drug.
Ukraine Olympic team calls for peace amid Russia tension, IOC wants no protests
The Ukrainian Olympic team has followed the lead of one of their teammates in calling for peace amid a Russian tension with Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Olympic team has followed the lead of one of their teammates in calling for peace amid a Russian tension with Ukraine.
Young US hockey team beats Canada to start Olympics 2-0
Using not just speed and skill but also a healthy dose of physicality against bigger, stronger opponents, the Americans emerged with a hard-earned 4-2 victory Saturday and are unbeaten in two games at the Olympics.
Using not just speed and skill but also a healthy dose of physicality against bigger, stronger opponents, the Americans emerged with a hard-earned 4-2 victory Saturday and are unbeaten in two games at the Olympics.
Winter Olympics inspire Texas firefighters to show off curling skills
Firefighters from the Bedford Texas Fire Department got inspired by the Winter Olympics so they decided to use brooms and a bucket to play a game of curling.
Firefighters from the Bedford Texas Fire Department got inspired by the Winter Olympics so they decided to use brooms and a bucket to play a game of curling.
Beijing punishes traders in Olympics mascot dolls souvenir scam
Police are punishing traders for cashing in by reselling scarce dolls of Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen at up to 10 times retail price.
Police are punishing traders for cashing in by reselling scarce dolls of Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen at up to 10 times retail price.