Olympics
Kremlin hails ‘important step’ as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia
The Kremlin has welcomed as an "important step" the International Olympic Committee's decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games.
Congressional committee on China asks Wizards, Capitals owner to cut ties with Alibaba
The owner of Washington's NBA and NHL teams received a letter from the chair of the U.S. House Select Committee on China asking him to cut ties with Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant that has gone to court to dispute the Pentagon's recent designation of the corporation as a "Chinese military company."
IOC moves to end neutral status vetting for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies on Tuesday to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Winter Olympics adds synchro skating and freeride for 2030 in French Alps. Nordic combined dropped
Bonjour to the Winter Olympics synchronized figure skating and freeride skiing and snowboard.
Olympic canoeist indicted in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
A three-time U.S. Olympic canoeist has been indicted on a felony charge after federal prosecutors accused him of tearing up newly installed sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a landmark that has become a flashpoint in President Trump's push to spruce up the nation's capital ahead of Independence Day.
Denmark urges IOC to recognize Greenland and Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams
Denmark asked the IOC to recognize its territories Greenland and the Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams, the national parliament said Tuesday.
Special Olympics Airlift flies in athletes from across the country for national competition
Tires squeak on the runway every three to four minutes, announcing arrivals from Phoenix, Omaha, Orlando, other points across the country.
X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams
The X Games is out to show there are riskier moves in action sports than flying upside down above a halfpipe.
In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions
Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand Wednesday to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet.
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC
It's not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly to athletes after a Summer or Winter Games.
2036 Olympics host set to be picked in 2029 as IOC confirms timetable for contest
The IOC set a target of 2029 on Wednesday to pick a 2036 Olympics host in a currently stalled contest that has long been targeted by India and Qatar.
Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics
The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Olympics.
Despite Pulisic’s absence, U.S. tops Australia to advance to World Cup knockout round
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.
Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode while pacing mile group at event
Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh on Tuesday night.
Lyles runs a world-best 14.67 seconds to win 150 meters at Golden Spike meet
Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles set the world best time in the rarely contested 150 meters at the Golden Spike meet on Tuesday.
U.S. drug czar blasts WADA, saying proposed changes could undermine clean sport at Olympics
The U.S. drug czar portrayed a menu of changes to anti-doping protocols being proposed by a World Anti-Doping Agency panel as moves that would "undermine the trustworthiness of the performances of competitors" at future Olympics.
U.S. women’s flag football team receives youthful infusion ahead of world championships
The flyer arrived home from school courtesy of her brother: Local league looking for flag football players.
Casey Wasserman says he won’t resign as LA28 chairman despite mayor urging him to quit
Casey Wasserman hasn't considered resigning as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics over his appearance in the Jeffrey Epstein files despite Mayor Karen Bass urging him to quit.
Star-studded World Cup opening ceremonies in U.S., Canada, Mexico aim to showcase unity
The World Cup will feature an unprecedented trio of star-studded opening ceremonies in the host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico, created by the Italian producer behind the opening ceremony for this year's Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
UK Athletics fined $471K over ‘wholly avoidable’ death of Paralympian
UK Athletics, the governing body of British track and field, was fined 350,000 pounds ($471,000) on Tuesday after pleading guilty to corporate manslaughter in the case of a Paralympian who died when a practice cage fell on him during training.
