China warns of 'robust response' should US boycott Winter Olympics over claims of human rights abuse
China has warned the U.S. not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach in response to complaints about the country’s human rights record.
China has warned the U.S. not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach in response to complaints about the country’s human rights record.
Olympic athletes who raise fists, kneel during national anthem won't face punishment in US trials
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer.
22-year-old surfer, Olympic hopeful dies after being struck by lightning
A 22-year-old Salvadoran woman who had hoped to compete in the Tokyo Olympics was struck and killed by lightning when the weather quickly turned while she was surfing, according to an emailed statement from Federacion Salvadoreña de Surf (FESASURF).
A 22-year-old Salvadoran woman who had hoped to compete in the Tokyo Olympics was struck and killed by lightning when the weather quickly turned while she was surfing, according to an emailed statement from Federacion Salvadoreña de Surf (FESASURF).
Former 'Miracle on Ice' hockey star Mark Pavelich passes away
Mark Pavelich, a former member of the 1980 Team USA "Miracle on Ice" hockey team, has passed away in a residential treatment center in Minnesota, according to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office.
Mark Pavelich, a former member of the 1980 Team USA "Miracle on Ice" hockey team, has passed away in a residential treatment center in Minnesota, according to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office.
John Geddart, ex-Olympics gymnastics coach, dies by suicide after being charged
A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was charged Thursday with two dozen crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise.
A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was charged Thursday with two dozen crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise.
Seiko Hashimoto named president of Tokyo's Olympic organizing committee
A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. Seiko Hashimoto had been serving as Olympic minister and replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori.
A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. Seiko Hashimoto had been serving as Olympic minister and replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori.
'Circumstances force us to do these things': IOC, Tokyo Olympics to release game plan for beating pandemic
Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.
Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.
Olympic gold medalist with ties to Arizona charged in connection with deadly Capitol riot
According to various reports, an ex-Olympian charged in connection with the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol once had ties to the Valley.
According to various reports, an ex-Olympian charged in connection with the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol once had ties to the Valley.
Metro Atlanta breakdancing school goes for the gold
The crew at Acworth's Rockwell Dance Academy is dreaming of gold, now that breakdancing will be an Olympic sport.
The crew at Acworth's Rockwell Dance Academy is dreaming of gold, now that breakdancing will be an Olympic sport.
Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics
Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19
The 34-year-old retired sprinter won gold in the 100 and 200 meters at the last three Olympics.
The 34-year-old retired sprinter won gold in the 100 and 200 meters at the last three Olympics.
Tokyo Olympic CEO: Games next year may not be 'conventional'
The CEO of next year's Tokyo Olympics says the postponed games might not look like what fans are accustomed to.
The CEO of next year's Tokyo Olympics says the postponed games might not look like what fans are accustomed to.
George Takei says he won't be torchbearer for delayed 2021 Tokyo Olympics, citing April Fool's joke
Star Trek legend George Takei seemingly announced that he would be the final torchbearer to light the Olympic Flame in Tokyo in 2021.
Star Trek legend George Takei seemingly announced that he would be the final torchbearer to light the Olympic Flame in Tokyo in 2021.
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
'World's Fastest Man' reacts to Olympic postponement
Atlanta native Christian Coleman was actually relieved that the International Olympic Committee finally decided to postpone the 2020 games.
Atlanta native Christian Coleman was actually relieved that the International Olympic Committee finally decided to postpone the 2020 games.
2 wars and a pandemic: Here are all the times in history that the Summer Olympics were canceled
COVID-19 prompted the postponement of Tokyo 2020, but this is not the first time the Olympics have not occurred during their scheduled year.
COVID-19 prompted the postponement of Tokyo 2020, but this is not the first time the Olympics have not occurred during their scheduled year.
Virus grows, as do questions: Will the Tokyo Olympics open?
For now, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese organizers and IOC President Thomas Bach say that the games will open on July 24.
For now, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese organizers and IOC President Thomas Bach say that the games will open on July 24.
Japan to host 2020 Olympics as planned
Japan's prime minister says coronavirus won't postpone or cancel games
Japan's prime minister says coronavirus won't postpone or cancel games
Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
Centennial Olympic Cauldron to be lit again this weekend for marathon trials
It hasn’t happened since the end of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. The Centennial Olympic Cauldron, which now sits on the corner of Hank Aaron Drive SW and Fulton Street SW, will be lit this weekend to herald the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
It hasn’t happened since the end of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. The Centennial Olympic Cauldron, which now sits on the corner of Hank Aaron Drive SW and Fulton Street SW, will be lit this weekend to herald the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.