#Olympics
Sports | Cycling
World's richest cycling race puts keirin in spotlight before Olympics | Justin McCurry
The winner of this weekend’s Keirin Grand Prix in Japan will take home nearly $1m but why has international success been elusive for the 2020 Olympic hosts in the event it invented?
News | News
Israel Is Sending Its Biggest Delegation Ever To The 2020 Summer Olympics In Tokyo
With 85 athletes in 18 sports confirmed - including baseball and equestrian show jumping - Israel is aiming for 'firsts.' And medals, of course. | NoCamels
Sports | Cycling
Olympic Cycling Medalist Kelly Catlin Dead At 23
She was found in her dorm at Stanford University last week. Her family says it was suicide. "She saw herself as a warrior, and it was do or die," her sister, Christine Catlin, tells NPR.
History | History
The Nazis fooled the world for 16 days in 1936—and we’re allowing it to happen again
It's worth remembering today, after North Korea's appearance at the Olympics, and as Russia and Qatar gear up for the World Cup.
Sports | Sports
Why Is Tiny Norway Totally Dominating the Winter Olympics? - The Ringer
With a population of just more than 5 million people, Norway has lapped the U.S. in both gold and total medals. The lesson: Be rich and chill.
Sports | Sports
How did average American skier Elizabeth Swaney make Hungary's Olympic team?
Thanks to consistency in attending events and shortage of competitors, American Elizabeth Swaney made Hungary's Olympic ski team.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Just How Hard Is It to Execute a Triple Axel in Figure Skating? | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Politics | Op-Ed
Dear Gay Olympians, We Get It, You're Gay, Get Over It
Dear Gay Olympians, We Get It, You’re Gay, Get Over It
Sports | Sports
Olympics Day 4: U.S. lands more medals and a historic triple axel; plus, what to watch Monday
The latest from PyeongChang, plus a viewer's guide to what's coming next at the Winter Games.
Sports | Sports
Why Won't Team USA Dip the Flag at the Opening Ceremonies?
America is the only country that refuses to do so.
History | History
Jewish high jumper barred from 1936 Olympics dies at 103
Margaret Lambert, a Jewish high jumper who was barred from competing at the 1936 Olympics, has died at the age of 103.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
How Nike Brilliantly Ruined Olympic Marketing Forever – Adweek
Unless you happen to be a company like GE, Coca-Cola or McDonald's—a brand that can afford the reported $100 million to $200 million it costs to be an official Olympic sponsor—you'd better not mention the Rio games in your marketing.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Polish discus thrower auctions his Rio Olympics medal to help 3-year-old boy with eye cancer
Piotr Malachowski has sold his Rio silver medal to help cover the cost of the surgery for 3-year-old Olek Szymanski, who is suffering from a rare eye cancer.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
An unspoken barrier to getting more black girls in the pool: the hair factor
Olympian Simone Manuel’s first-place finish in the 100-meter freestyle last week was more than a personal accomplishment: It was a cultural milestone. When she finished the race in 52.7 seconds, an Olympic record, she became the first African American t
Sports | 2016 Olympics
Matt Centrowitz becomes first American man to take gold in 1500 since 1908
The last time an American man took the gold medal in the 1500-meter, Teddy Roosevelt was in the White House, Henry Ford was gearing up to produce the first Model T and the Chicago Cubs were about to win the World Series. That American, Mel Sheppard, won
Sports | 2016 Olympics
Allyson Felix is gold again in women's 4x400 relay
One night after becoming the first woman in track and field history to win five gold medals, Allyson Felix added to her collection. Felix’s six golds is second among U.S. women behind only swimmer Jenny Thompson’s eight gold medals. A gold medal in th
Sports | 2016 Olympics
U.S. women's 4x100 relay team sprints past Jamaica to capture Olympic gold
The U.S. women’s 4×100 relay team celebrates after winning gold. RIO DE JANEIRO — Bested by Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson in both the 100 and 200 meters earlier this week, the American women’s sprint corps at last scored some revenge. Marooned in lan
Sports | 2016 Olympics
Usian Bolt caps Olympic career with perfect ninth gold medal
Usain Bolt leaves one of the greatest Olympic legacies. RIO DE JANEIRO — It ended like it was supposed to, with another gold medal, another breathtaking run, another reminder that Usain Bolt isn’t just the fastest man ever but one capable of summoning
Sports | 2016 Olympics
Usain Bolt does it again, winning 200-meter Olympic gold
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt won his second gold of the Rio Olympics Thursday. Bolt ran away from the field in the 200-meter dash, falling shy of his world record but still easily capturing his second gold medal of the Rio Games and the eighth of his Olympic ca
Sports | 2016 Olympics
American Kerron Clement wins 400m hurdles gold medal | NBC Olympics
Kerron Clement is a model and an actor when he is not running
Sports | 2016 Olympics
Dalilah Muhammad becomes first American woman in history to win 400m hurdles - CBSSports.com
Americans keep setting records, making marks at the track in 2016
Sports | 2016 Olympics
Rio Olympics: Ashton Eaton cements legacy with second decathlon gold medal - CBSSports.com
Eaton is one of only three men to win back-to-back Olympic golds in the decathlon
Sports | My Sporting News
U.S. swimmers Ryan Lochte, James Feigen indicted in Brazil for false account
The Federal Police of Brazil have reportedly confirmed that the two U.S. swimmers have been indicted
Sports | 2016 Olympics
Tears, pain after USA women’s volleyball shocked by Serbia
Tijana Boskovic was in tears. “We still can’t believe what we did,” she said, staring off towards the volleyball court at Maracanãzinho, where the Rio Olympics women’s semifinal had just ended. Team USA was ranked No. 1 in the world entering the
Sports | 2016 Olympics
Report: Ryan Lochte, U.S. swimmers 'fabricated' armed robbery story
Ryan Lochte and three of his U.S. Olympic swimming teammates fabricated the story about being robbed at gunpoint that became international news at the Rio de Janeiro Games, according to ABC. Video shows the U.S. swimmer “breaking down” a bathroom do
Sports | 2016 Olympics
Brianna Rollins leads American sweep of women's 100 hurdles final
Kristi Castlin, Brianna Rollins and Nia Ali celebrate with flags. RIO DE JANEIRO — The United States swept the podium in the 100-meter hurdles Wednesday night, with Brianna Rollins winning gold, Nia Ali silver and Kristi Castlin bronze at the Rio Games.
Sports | Sports
Here's a young Michael Phelps hoping to 'get faster' in the pool
Back then he was just an exceptionally talented teenager hoping to win a medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
6 Ways Katie Ledecky Thinks Differently: The Psychology of Success
She doesn't just win--she crushes. How? It all starts with how she thinks -- just like your success will start with how you think.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Sorry, Maya Dirado: You'll still have to pay taxes on that Olympic medal
Update on 'Essential Politics: Hundreds of bills live or die in Sacramento 'suspense file' action'
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli emergency tech aims to make Rio attendees safer | The Times of Israel
Developed after the kidnapping-murder of 3 teens in 2014, SayVu's technology seeks to prevent such tragedies from happening again, including at the Summer Olympics
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Jesse Owens: A Chilly Reception in Nazi Germany, Then Olympic Glory
Owens faced a moral tug of war and ultimately decided to participate in the 1936 Games in Hitler's Berlin. He won four go...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
For U.S. Basketball Players, the Olympics Are a Cruise, Ship, That Is
The men’s and women’s basketball team are again avoiding the athletes’ village at the Olympics for security reasons, although other high-profile athletes do not share the concern.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
When a woman realized her Uber driver was an Olympic dad, she decided to send him to Rio.
Thanks to a chance meeting, American shot-putter Darrell Hill will have a friendly face in the crowd.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Olympic Cover-Up: Why You Won’t See Some Shoe Logos
Although it is unclear how many athletes will be disguising their footwear at the Rio Games, the practice is common at track meets, for various reasons.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Age is less of a factor as U.S. athletes are redefining longevity in Olympic sports
Some days, when Meb Keflezighi hits the road, his legs just don’t want to move.
News | That's News to Me
German sailor gets sick after Rio regatta - US News
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A German sailor has fallen ill and is getting daily hospital treatment for several skin infections after competing in polluted water at a test event for next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Sports | NBA
USA Basketball's embarrassment of riches on display at 34-player Vegas minicamp | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: Coach K and company will have to whittle a 34-player collection of MVPs and All-Stars down to a 12-man roster for Rio 2016.
Sports | My Sporting News
Olympic Teams to Swim, Boat in Dangerously Contaminated Rio Waters
An analysis of water quality revealed dangerously high levels of viruses and bacteria from human sewage in Olympic and Paralympic venues in Rio.
Miscellaneous | Miscellanneous Stuff
Top 10 Wrongly Built or Misused Stadiums
It's no secret that World Cups and Olympic Games often leave stadiums where no one needs them, and with Brazil 2014 coming to a close, it's hard not to agree with what many Brazilian protesters have...
Sports | Archived Articles
US rips Slovakia 7-1 in men's hockey
With just one game to prepare for its Olympic showdown with Russia, the United States men's hockey team decided to cram an entire tournament's worth of hard work and highlights into one spectacular opener. Paul Stastny scored twice during a six-
Sports | Mixed Bag
Now there's a Sochi pillow shortage?
Looks like Sochi's underestimated the amount of pillows it would take to accommodate an Olympic games.
Sports | SPORTS
Mike Eruzione's 'Miracle' Artifact Scores Almost $660K
NEW YORK — The jersey worn by hockey great Mike Eruzione in the U.S. Miracle on Ice victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics was auctioned for almost $660,000 Saturday, though surprising strong interest in the stick he used to score
