Ahead of Olympics, Beijing district orders mass COVID-19 testing
China is stepping up enforcement of its “zero tolerance” strategy aimed at isolating every infected person as Beijing prepares to open the Winter Games on Feb. 4 under intensive anti-virus controls.
China is stepping up enforcement of its “zero tolerance” strategy aimed at isolating every infected person as Beijing prepares to open the Winter Games on Feb. 4 under intensive anti-virus controls.
US Olympians 100% vaccinated, chief medical officer says
Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Finnoff says all American Olympians headed to Beijing have been vaccinated, and not one of them sought a medical exemption.
Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Finnoff says all American Olympians headed to Beijing have been vaccinated, and not one of them sought a medical exemption.
Meet the US soldiers aiming for Olympic gold in the 2022 Winter Games
They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
Jamaica’s 4-man bobsled team qualifies for Beijing Winter Olympics for the first time in 24 years
The first time the island nation had a bobsled team that qualified for the Winter Olympics was in 1988.
The first time the island nation had a bobsled team that qualified for the Winter Olympics was in 1988.
Jamaica to send four-man bobsled team to Winter Olympics for first time in 24 years
Jamaica is sending a four-man bobsled team to the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing next month for the first time in over two decades after qualifying on Monday.
Jamaica is sending a four-man bobsled team to the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing next month for the first time in over two decades after qualifying on Monday.
Beijing Olympics tickets will only be available to 'spectators from selected groups,' organizers say
The Olympics will have strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The Olympics will have strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Omicron tests China's ability to hold Olympics with 'zero-tolerance' COVID-19 policy
The omicron variant poses a test to China's “zero-tolerance” COVID-19 policy and its ability to successfully host the Winter Olympics.
The omicron variant poses a test to China's “zero-tolerance” COVID-19 policy and its ability to successfully host the Winter Olympics.
Weightlifting, boxing dropped from 2028 Olympics amid governing, doping concerns
Weightlifting, boxing and modern pentathlon have been excluded from the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Weightlifting, boxing and modern pentathlon have been excluded from the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
How Beijing became the first city in Olympic history to host both Winter, Summer games
The Beijing Winter Olympics open in just under two months and are now the target of a diplomatic boycott by the United States with others likely to follow.
The Beijing Winter Olympics open in just under two months and are now the target of a diplomatic boycott by the United States with others likely to follow.
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.
LA City Council approves Games Agreement ahead of 2028 Olympics
The Los Angeles City Council approved an agreement for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Friday. Under the agreement, the city would be responsible for $270 million in the event of a default.
The Los Angeles City Council approved an agreement for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Friday. Under the agreement, the city would be responsible for $270 million in the event of a default.
Peng Shuai: IOC says it held 2nd video call with tennis player
The International Olympic Committee says it held a second video call with Peng Shuai.
The International Olympic Committee says it held a second video call with Peng Shuai.
Call between IOC, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai raises more questions
A video call between the head of the International Olympic Committee and Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai was meant to reassure the world that she was safe — but instead has raised more questions.
A video call between the head of the International Olympic Committee and Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai was meant to reassure the world that she was safe — but instead has raised more questions.
Monument marking 1996 Olympic Park bombing dedicated to Richard Jewell
A new monument in Centennial Olympic Park recognizes first responders who came to the aid of people caught in the 1996 Olympic bombing in Downtown Atlanta. It's dedicated to Richard Jewell, the late security guard scrutinized as a bombing suspect before he was cleared of suspicion during the FBI's investigation.
A new monument in Centennial Olympic Park recognizes first responders who came to the aid of people caught in the 1996 Olympic bombing in Downtown Atlanta. It's dedicated to Richard Jewell, the late security guard scrutinized as a bombing suspect before he was cleared of suspicion during the FBI's investigation.
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.
Blind UGA grad leads the scoring in Paralympic Goalball for USA
A UGA grad from Peachtree City has been the leading scorer so far for the USA in the sport of Goalball.
A UGA grad from Peachtree City has been the leading scorer so far for the USA in the sport of Goalball.
St. Paul's Suni Lee to compete in 'Dancing with the Stars'
Minnesota's very own reigning gymnastics all-around Olympic champion is hitting the dance floor.
Minnesota's very own reigning gymnastics all-around Olympic champion is hitting the dance floor.
Family asks Cincinnati Zoo to name newborn sloth after their late 1-year-old son
A family wants the Cincinnati Zoo to name its newborn sloth after their late son who died earlier this year and adored his sloth stuffed animal.
A family wants the Cincinnati Zoo to name its newborn sloth after their late son who died earlier this year and adored his sloth stuffed animal.
'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.