Beijing

Ex-Canadian bobsled star Kaillie Humphries sworn in as American citizen, clearing her to compete for U.S. in Beijing

And just like that, the U.S. medal hopes in bobsledding at the Beijing Olympics just got much stronger.

4 years ago

Perspective | The WTA stands up in decency, while the rest of sports bows to China’s tyranny

Now the rest of the world needs to kick China off the sports circuit, too.

4 years ago

What the Peng Shuai Scandal Is Really About

The disappearance of the Chinese tennis star is an embarrassment to Beijing—and undercuts its campaign to present the Chinese system…

4 years ago

As Mikaela Shiffrin sizes up Olympic schedule, history shows potential obstacles

Mikaela Shiffrin races in the U.S. for the only time this season this weekend

4 years ago

Analysis: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has been seen in public. But here’s why the worries aren’t going away

Almost as abruptly as she had vanished, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai reappeared in public view over the weekend.

4 years ago

Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Appears in Beijing Amid Assault Claim

Chinese tennis pro Peng Shuai took part in a video meeting with International Olympic Committee president

4 years ago

Kaillie Humphries left Canada to escape alleged abuse. It might cost her an Olympics.

She is the reigning world champion in the monobob and the two-woman bobsled, and she would be among the favorites…

4 years ago

The Best All-Time Performance In Olympic Softball Belongs To An American Pitcher

When softball helped kick off the Olympics on Wednesday in Tokyo, it was a triumphant return, if only a temporary…

4 years ago

Mikaela Shiffrin on father’s death, changing perspective and Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin was struggling to get going when the rest of the world stopped.

4 years ago