Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape continues to get booed by Olympics fans
Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who served 13 months in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl, continues to face intense backlash and booing at the Paris Olympics. Despite widespread outrage, the International Olympic Committee says it can't prevent his participation. But why is he even allowed to be there?
Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who served 13 months in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl, continues to face intense backlash and booing at the Paris Olympics. Despite widespread outrage, the International Olympic Committee says it can't prevent his participation. But why is he even allowed to be there?
Simone Biles takes apparent swipe at Donald Trump: ‘I love my black job’
The Olympic gold medalist responded to a “Black jobs" comment the Republican presidential candidate made during a heated panel discussion with Black journalists this week.
The Olympic gold medalist responded to a “Black jobs" comment the Republican presidential candidate made during a heated panel discussion with Black journalists this week.
Who is Yusuf Dikec? Here's what to know about the viral Turkish Olympics shooter
The silver medal winner is trending on social media for his nonchalant style at the Olympics that had some jokingly comparing him to a hit man.
The silver medal winner is trending on social media for his nonchalant style at the Olympics that had some jokingly comparing him to a hit man.
Simone Biles wins gold medal, Suni Lee earns bronze in Olympics gymnastics all-around final
Simone Biles and Suni Lee won medals in the Olympic all-around final Thursday. Biles held off Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade for all-around Olympics gymnastics gold. At 27, she’s the oldest Olympic women’s gymnastics champ since 1952.
Simone Biles and Suni Lee won medals in the Olympic all-around final Thursday. Biles held off Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade for all-around Olympics gymnastics gold. At 27, she’s the oldest Olympic women’s gymnastics champ since 1952.
Olympics' latest star is a Norwegian who loves chocolate muffins: "I have a problem"
Henrik Christiansen of Norway is set to compete in the men’s 800m and 1500m freestyle. But when he’s not in the pool, you’ll likely find him near the muffin table.
Henrik Christiansen of Norway is set to compete in the men’s 800m and 1500m freestyle. But when he’s not in the pool, you’ll likely find him near the muffin table.
Jon Rahm pushes for countries to have option to 'choose who they want to play' at Olympic golf tournament
John Rahm, who won last year's Masters Tournament, suggested that each country should be allowed to select their own golfers for the Olympics.
John Rahm, who won last year's Masters Tournament, suggested that each country should be allowed to select their own golfers for the Olympics.
Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky wins gold during 1,500-meter freestyle event
Katie Ledecky has kept her title as the queen of endurance as she snagged herself another gold medal and broke yet another Olympic record during the 1,500-meter freestyle event at the Paris Olympics.
Katie Ledecky has kept her title as the queen of endurance as she snagged herself another gold medal and broke yet another Olympic record during the 1,500-meter freestyle event at the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympic medals: What are they really made of and how much are they worth?
The jewelry brand sought to honor France and the Olympic host city, Paris, with its design for one side of the medals. To do so, it used a hexagon, a "series of rays" meant to represent "radiance" and a piece of iron from the iconic Eiffel Tower.
The jewelry brand sought to honor France and the Olympic host city, Paris, with its design for one side of the medals. To do so, it used a hexagon, a "series of rays" meant to represent "radiance" and a piece of iron from the iconic Eiffel Tower.
US women’s rugby sevens team wins 1st-ever Olympic medal
The U.S. Women's rugby sevens team earned bronze, the first medal the U.S. has ever won in rugby sevens, men's or women's.
The U.S. Women's rugby sevens team earned bronze, the first medal the U.S. has ever won in rugby sevens, men's or women's.
Paris Olympics: The story behind that viral surfing photo
A photo taken during the men's surfing event on Monday that showed Brazilian surfer, Gabriel Medina, appearing to float in midair, is going viral.
A photo taken during the men's surfing event on Monday that showed Brazilian surfer, Gabriel Medina, appearing to float in midair, is going viral.
Simone Biles leads Team USA gymnastics to gold at 2024 Paris Olympics
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team won gold Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics after finishing runner-up to Russia in 2021.
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team won gold Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics after finishing runner-up to Russia in 2021.
Simone Biles competing in all four events at Olympic team finals despite calf injury
The gold medal-winning gymnast tweaked her calf during warmups for the floor exercise during the qualifying round Sunday in Paris.
The gold medal-winning gymnast tweaked her calf during warmups for the floor exercise during the qualifying round Sunday in Paris.
Olympic Games 2024: Simone Biles wins all-around in gymnastics qualifying
Simone Biles shook off a minor calf issue to prove once again why she's the most decorated gymnast of all time.
Simone Biles shook off a minor calf issue to prove once again why she's the most decorated gymnast of all time.
US, world leaders denounce Paris Olympics opening ceremony's mocking of Last Supper
Several U.S. and world lawmakers are denouncing the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, after drag queens and artists made a spectacle of the Leonardo DaVinci painting, the Last Supper, which depicts the last meal Jesus had with his apostles.
Several U.S. and world lawmakers are denouncing the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, after drag queens and artists made a spectacle of the Leonardo DaVinci painting, the Last Supper, which depicts the last meal Jesus had with his apostles.
Celine Dion performs at Olympics opening ceremony in Paris
Celine Dion’s Olympics performance mark her first time performing since her diagnosis with stiff person syndrome in December 2022.
Celine Dion’s Olympics performance mark her first time performing since her diagnosis with stiff person syndrome in December 2022.
2024 Olympics opening ceremony: How to watch, other things to know
The Olympics opening ceremony is on Friday. Here’s what to know about the event, including how to watch and an attack against France's high-speed rail network.
The Olympics opening ceremony is on Friday. Here’s what to know about the event, including how to watch and an attack against France's high-speed rail network.
LeBron James chosen as Team USA's flag bearer at 2024 Paris Olympics
LeBron James becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics
LeBron James becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics
Map: See which states have the most Summer Olympic gold medals
Some U.S. states have more Summer Olympic gold medals than others.
Some U.S. states have more Summer Olympic gold medals than others.
2024 Olympics: former Shorewood student swimming for The Gambia
When the best athletes in the world come together in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, a local swimmer will be in the group, representing a country halfway around the world.
When the best athletes in the world come together in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, a local swimmer will be in the group, representing a country halfway around the world.
US Olympic team to bring A/C units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan
The U.S. Olympic team plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games, prioritizing athlete comfort over the event's environmental sustainability goals.
The U.S. Olympic team plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games, prioritizing athlete comfort over the event's environmental sustainability goals.