Olympics

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

Breaking the glass ceiling: Meet the trailblazing teenage sensation setting her sights on Olympic glory

Something of a childhood introvert, Edra batted away the idea of breaking — the competitive form of breakdancing — despite…

4 years ago

Parton, Oh, Biles and teachers named ‘People of the Year’

People magazine has named Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actor Sandra Oh, country icon Dolly Parton and the nation’s teachers as…

4 years ago

Allyson Felix, an Olympic Track Star for the Ages

Felix’s gold in the 4x400 women’s relay in Tokyo was her 11th Olympic medal, making her the most decorated U.S.…

4 years ago

Candace Parker On Being Left Off Team USA Rosters: ‘I Don’t Think Geno Wanted Me On The Team’

Candace Parker is a sure-fire Hall of Famer and will go down as one of the best of all time…

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

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Goat for real’: Formiga bowing out with Brazil after 26 years and 234 caps

Midfielder, who has played at seven Olympics and seven World Cups, makes final international appearance on Thursday at 43

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INSTYLE: Simone Biles on Her Wild Ride of a Year and Finding Joy Outside of Gymnastics

We talked to the most decorated gymnast in history, as she got glam for the InStyle Awards, about redefining greatness…

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