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Sex at the Olympics Is Inevitable, Says Former Olympian

Susen Tiedtke says Olympians will continue to get it on in their sad cardboard beds, sex ban or no sex ban

Simone Biles Made the Right Call

The gymnast dropped out of the team competition on Tuesday after bailing on a vault

Apparently It’s Very Hard Not to Sexualize Female Athletes

Broadcasts of the Olympics are trying to focus on "sport appeal, not sex appeal," which is apparently harder than it sounds

One Judo Coach Keeps Inspiring Athletes At 101

Yosh Uchida continues to transform the sport

Bryce Wettstein Is the Best Reason to Watch the Olympics This Year

Meet the 17-year-old skateboarder from Encintas who’s heading to Tokyo

The 10 Biggest Uniform Storylines to Look Out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Uni Watch sifted through the entire Olympic universe to pick out the sartorial storylines that are worth your attention

Megyn Kelly and Naomi Osaka Volley Twitter Barbs Over Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Kelly criticized the tennis pro for appearing on the cover after saying she was stepping out of the spotlight

Olympics Composer Resigns in Latest Blow to Summer Games

Keigo Oyamada, who performs under the name Cornelius, stepped down after a history of bullying came to light

Who Is Keldon Johnson of Team USA?

Johnson had 15 points for the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team in an 83-76 win on Sunday

Are Cardboard Beds Actually Supposed to Prevent Olympians From Having Sex?

Sex between athletes is officially banned at the Olympics, but rumors of anti-sex cardboard bed frames have been labeled fake news

Olympians Putting on Their Own Medals in Tokyo Is Why Maybe We Shouldn't Have the Olympics

Tokyo reported its highest number of new COVID-19 cases in almost six months on Wednesday

How Rory McIlroy Feels About Olympic Golf, the Power of Fans and the Brooks-Bryson Feud

We caught up with Northern Ireland’s favorite son a few weeks before the Games begin in Tokyo

The Tokyo Olympics Are in Danger Because of Fears of Widespread Partying

The Games will take place during a state of emergency affecting Tokyo

Bruce Springsteen’s Daughter Jessica Is Heading to the Olympics

The 29-year-old will make her Olympic debut this year after close calls in qualifying in both 2012 and 2016

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Major Sporting Events Pulled From Russia as IOC Condemns Invasion of Ukraine

Formula One, the UEFA and other major sporting organizations will no longer be holding events in Russia

The Miracle on Ice Is Still a Sporting Moment With No Equal

Remembering the greatest upset in Olympic history, four decades later

The Chaotic Women’s Figure Skating Finale Was Everything That’s Wrong With the Olympics

A doping scandal, a tantrum and lots of tears all beg the question: How could this have happened?

Artificial Snow Saved the Winter Olympics. Here's How It's Made.

Fake snow might be perfect for competition, but its increasing production represents a far greater problem.

Can We Maybe Stop Throwing Stuffed Animals at Figure Skaters?

There's a practical explanation, but the whole thing still feels a little inherently creepy

US Snowboarder Julia Marino Says IOC Problem With Prada-Sponsored Board Led Her to Withdraw From Big Air Event

Marino withdrew from the event a week after taking silver in snowboard slopestyle at the Beijing Olympics

What Country Pays Their Olympic Athletes the Most for Winning Medals?

Taking home a gold medal might not be worth as much as you think

Why Are So Many Olympians Competing With Tape on Their Faces?

KT tape is normally reserved for glutes and calves. Here's how it made it to noses and cheeks.

Is There a Nuclear Power Plant at the Beijing Olympics?

The Big Air Shougang venue is hosting the freestyle skiing and snowboarding competitions at the 2022 Winter Games

The Last Time the Olympics Were in Beijing, Usain Bolt Was Eating 100 Chicken Nuggets a Day

The insane anecdote resurfaced following a conversation about the cafeteria food at this year's Games

A Beginner's Guide to Winter Olympics TikTok

The accounts and athletes to follow for highlights and behind-the-scene content from Beijing

Peng Shuai Calls Sexual Assault Scandal and Disappearance "Enormous Misunderstanding"

The 36-year-old made the comment during a controlled interview in the presence of a Chinese Olympic official

The Best Winter Olympics Looks of All Time, In No Particular Order

The greatest athletes in the world warrant get-ups of Olympic proportions. Here are the most memorable outfits to ever grace the Winter Games.

Where to Train Like a Winter Olympian in and Around the Bay Area

Whether you want to play pick-up ice hockey or try your head on the skeleton track, we’ve got a plan for you

Where to Train Like a Winter Olympian Just Outside of LA

From snowboarding to cross-country skiing, we’ve got you covered