Olympics

Olympics 10 hours ago

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor qualifies for Paralympics in rowing

Nearly six years after surviving a deadly bus crash that killed 16 of his teammates and hockey club staff, Jacob Wassermann has qualified for the Paralympics in rowing.

Olympics 17 hours ago

Iowa star Caitlin Clark invited to US national team Olympic training camp amid national championship pursuit

USA Basketball Women’s National Team announced its list for training camp on Thursday ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which included Iowa star Caitlin Clark.

France 4 days ago

France raises terror alert to highest level in wake of Moscow concert hall attack

The French government raised its terror alert to the highest level in response to an attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that's been claimed by ISIS.

SPORTS March 21

Former Olympian backs bill to block biological men from women's Olympic sports: 'It's insanity'

Former Olympian cyclist Inga Thompson argued it is both unsafe and unfair for transgender athletes to compete in women's sports as House lawmakers weigh an Olympic ban.

Olympics March 20

Olympic Village will forgo having air conditioning this summer due to climate concerns

After much planning, Olympic organizers have announced that athletes participating in this summer's games in Paris will not be staying in air-conditioned buildings.

Olympics March 20

Biden 'hypocritical' in showing 'deep concern' for Enhanced Games, event's founder says

President Biden and The White House have shown a "deep concern" for the Enhanced Games, but the event's founder said that is a "hypocritical" stance.

Olympics March 19

Russian, Belarusian athletes to be excluded from Olympics opening ceremony, IOC announces

The International Olympic Committee announced Tuesday that neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus will be barred from participating in the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

Olympics March 19

Proposed Olympic law calls for SafeSport funding, government office to oversee grassroot sports

A proposed rewrite of the law governing the Olympics in the U.S. is calling for funding for the the U.S. Center for SafeSport as well as a federal office to oversee grassroots sports.

Olympics March 19

Paris Olympics organizers to provide 300K condoms for athletes, encourage mingling

Sex is apparently back on the table for athletes attending the Paris Olympics this summer. Organizers will provide 300,000 condoms as COVID restrictions appear to be a thing in the past.

Australia March 18

Brisbane Olympics organizers cancel 2032 stadium plans after local backlash

Organizers of the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, Australia, have canceled plans to rebuild a beloved stadium to use as their centerpiece for the games as they decide how to proceed.