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Alex Morgan on Motherhood, The USWNT’s Pay Debate and Preparing for a Unique Olympics

The prolific striker just gave birth to her firstborn but is now ready to bring home the gold

Kim Kardashian's Underwear Joins Team USA

Her shapewear brand Skims is the newest outfitter of U.S. Olympians

Serena Williams Won't Compete in the Tokyo Olympics

She's one of several high-profile tennis players skipping the event

Can a 19-Year-Old Prodigy Take Home Surfing Gold?

Caroline Marks is one of four American surfers who will compete in the sport's first ever Olympic competition

Team USA’s Final Men’s Basketball Roster Should Easily Win Gold, LeBron or Not

A number of superstars are sitting out the Tokyo Olympics, but Kevn Durant, James Harden and Dame Lillard are among those set to participate

Ryan Lochte's Bid to Make US Olympic Swim Team for Fifth Time Comes Up Short

The 12-time Olympic medalist finished in seventh place in the 200-meter individual, his signature event

Why Are Olympians Being Asked *Not* to Use Condoms?

Olympians will still be getting their traditional supply of free condoms, but they're not supposed to actually use them

Bob Costas Shares Olympic Broadcasting Secrets on “Real Time With Bill Maher”

And then Nicholas Kristof and James Carville talked politics

It Appears the Tokyo Olympics Are in Very Real Danger of Actually Being Canceled

One of Japan's top medical groups is calling for the Summer Games to be called off

Why Hawaiian-Born Surfers Don't Want to Surf for America in the Olympics

They aren't unpatriotic. The situation is just very complicated.

Kenyan Who Wrote About Plight of Migrant Workers Detained in Qatar

Supporters say Qatari security forces detained Malcolm Bidali and have not provided information on his whereabouts

NFL Star DK Metcalf Aiming for Olympic Team By Running 100 Meters at USATF Golden Games

Metcalf ran track and field in high school primarily as a hurdler and triple jumper

NFL Throws Support Behind Bid to Make Flag Football an Olympic Sport at 2028 LA Games

Flag football has already been added to the lineup for the upcoming World Games in 2022

IOC to Punish Athletes Who Raise a Fist or Take a Knee at Tokyo Olympics

The committee upheld a ban on athlete protests and the display of political messages at the Games

Are the Tokyo Olympics Going to Get Canceled?

As a fourth COVID wave hits Japan, a high-ranking politician says cancellation is an option

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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