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.
Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
DO YOU STILL BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?!!
You've heard the old conversation starters --Where were you on 9/11? Where were you when JFK was shot? Those were tragedies. But the question --Where were you when the Miracle on Ice happened, will put a smile on anyone's face! Do you remember?
You've heard the old conversation starters --Where were you on 9/11? Where were you when JFK was shot? Those were tragedies. But the question --Where were you when the Miracle on Ice happened, will put a smile on anyone's face! Do you remember?
40 years later, Americans still believe in the ‘Miracle on Ice’
In 1980, Team USA’s victory over the Soviet Union’s national ice hockey team — then believed to be unbeatable — was and still is nothing short of miraculous.
In 1980, Team USA’s victory over the Soviet Union’s national ice hockey team — then believed to be unbeatable — was and still is nothing short of miraculous.
Wrestler adds to abuse allegations against university doctor
An Olympic wrestler on Thursday accused a University of Michigan doctor of touching him inappropriately during medical exams at the school and said the physician's reputation for such conduct was well known among his teammates.
An Olympic wrestler on Thursday accused a University of Michigan doctor of touching him inappropriately during medical exams at the school and said the physician's reputation for such conduct was well known among his teammates.
New breakdancing crew helps shoot Atlanta Hawks to number 1 in 'Game Experience'
For the first time in Atlanta Hawks history, according to Donni Frazier, director of entertainment, the team stole the number one spot for “Game Experience” in the NBA. And it's no coincidence that milestone came at the inception of the 404 Crew, along with a stunt team and drumline.
For the first time in Atlanta Hawks history, according to Donni Frazier, director of entertainment, the team stole the number one spot for “Game Experience” in the NBA. And it's no coincidence that milestone came at the inception of the 404 Crew, along with a stunt team and drumline.
Megan Rapinoe knocks IOC for banning protests at Olympics: 'We will not be silenced'
U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe vowed that Olympians would “not be silenced” in the face of the International Olympic Committee’s ban on protests at medal ceremonies and official venues.
U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe vowed that Olympians would “not be silenced” in the face of the International Olympic Committee’s ban on protests at medal ceremonies and official venues.
Simone Soars: Biles named 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year
They’re called “Simone Things,” a catchall phrase for the casual ease with which Simone Biles seems to soar through her sport and her life.
They’re called “Simone Things,” a catchall phrase for the casual ease with which Simone Biles seems to soar through her sport and her life.
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn proposes to NHL star P.K. Subban: 'he said Yes!'
Although they were already engaged, the 35-year-old Olympic skier said women shouldn’t be the only ones who get engagement rings.
Although they were already engaged, the 35-year-old Olympic skier said women shouldn’t be the only ones who get engagement rings.
Russia banned from Olympics, other international sporting events for 4 years over doping
Evidence shows that Russian authorities tampered with a Moscow laboratory database to hide hundreds of potential doping cases, investigators said.
Evidence shows that Russian authorities tampered with a Moscow laboratory database to hide hundreds of potential doping cases, investigators said.
Olympic champion Simone Biles to headline post-Olympic tour
SHE’S COMING BACK! Here’s how you can see this Olympian in action.
SHE’S COMING BACK! Here’s how you can see this Olympian in action.
Swimming standout prepares for Toyota U.S. Open in Atlanta
Caeleb Dressel dropped by the FOX 5 studios this week and talked to Good Day Atlanta about the upcoming competition, which will be held December 4th through 7th at the Georgia Tech McAuley Aquatic Center.
Caeleb Dressel dropped by the FOX 5 studios this week and talked to Good Day Atlanta about the upcoming competition, which will be held December 4th through 7th at the Georgia Tech McAuley Aquatic Center.
Paris 2024 Olympics emblem sparks comparisons to Tinder logo, ‘Fleabag’ star
The emblem for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 was revealed Monday, and the organizing committee says the emblem “brings together three iconic symbols connected to sport, the Games and France” — but many people weren’t super enthused about the design.
The emblem for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 was revealed Monday, and the organizing committee says the emblem “brings together three iconic symbols connected to sport, the Games and France” — but many people weren’t super enthused about the design.
Simone Biles throws first pitch in Game 2 of the World Series, with a twist
Biles isn't the only athlete scheduled to help get Game 2 started. Olympic boxer and Houston-native Marlen Esparza is scheduled to give the "Play Ball" call to start the game!
Biles isn't the only athlete scheduled to help get Game 2 started. Olympic boxer and Houston-native Marlen Esparza is scheduled to give the "Play Ball" call to start the game!
Thumb wrestling: The next Olympic sport?
Twenty-four adults and eight children clashed in thumb-to thumb combat at this year's world thumb wrestling championships in Eastern England. This could be the next great Olympic sport! Check out the full story in the video above.
Twenty-four adults and eight children clashed in thumb-to thumb combat at this year's world thumb wrestling championships in Eastern England. This could be the next great Olympic sport! Check out the full story in the video above.
Simone Biles wins 5th all-around title at gymnastics worlds
There was only one way for Simone Biles to finish off yet another dominant world championship performance. She dropped the mic.
There was only one way for Simone Biles to finish off yet another dominant world championship performance. She dropped the mic.
Simone Biles nails 2 historic moves at world championships that are expected to be named after her
Biles first performed each one at the U.S. championships in August, making history as the first gymnast to do so in an official competition.
Biles first performed each one at the U.S. championships in August, making history as the first gymnast to do so in an official competition.
10 months after giving birth, Olympic runner Allyson Felix smashes world record held by Usain Bolt
Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix smashed a world record held by Usain Bolt, widely known as the world’s fastest man, on Sunday — just 10 months after giving birth with an emergency C-section.
Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix smashed a world record held by Usain Bolt, widely known as the world’s fastest man, on Sunday — just 10 months after giving birth with an emergency C-section.