Olympics

France and Salt Lake City chosen as hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics, respectively by IOC

Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.

5 days ago

Cricket's Olympic return in 2028 draws enthusiastic response around the world

Cricket is a bat-and-ball game that's widely popular in south Asia. It's one of five sports added to the Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee.

October 16

Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to both be chosen next year

The International Olympic Committee has declining options for Winter Games hosts amid climate change concerns, prompting the earlier selection of the 2030 and 2034 host cities.

October 16

IOC to vote on introducing flag football for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The NFL’s ongoing push for worldwide exposure got another boost when organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics delivered a proposal to put flag football on the program when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time in 32 years.

October 9

US breakdancing pros want to restore Black roots, original style of hip-hop dance form at 2024 Olympics

The Paris Games mark breakdancing's Olympic debut as officials will use a newly developed judging system to decide who is the best in one-on-one battles.

September 22

Former Olympic figure skater killed in horrific crash with young child in the car

Alexandra Paul competed with Mitchell Islam in the 2014 Olympics.

August 27

Simone Biles wins U.S. classic in first meet since Tokyo games

The U.S. Championships are later this month, with the world championships coming in October and the Olympics less than a year out.

August 6

Paris Olympics: Rains set back test of preparations for swimming in the Seine

Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.

August 4

2024 Olympics: How Paris will welcome fans at 1st post-pandemic Games

Paris is on track to host millions of visitors and successfully stage 32 sporting events next year when the 2024 Olympics open on July 26.

July 26

2024 Olympics: New torch unveiled with carbon footprint in mind

The torch that will be used to carry the Olympic flame around France and on its final leg at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Games next July is a sleek silver-colored steel cylinder gracefully tapered at both ends that is being made in limited numbers to save resources.

July 25

13-year-old becomes first female skateboarder to land Tony Hawk's 720 trick

Arisa Trew made history – with the legendary Tony Hawk watching on the sidelines.

June 29

'Because we can': Beer will be sold at 2032 Brisbane Olympics, but not in Paris for 2024 Games

No worries about spectators getting a beer at the stadium when Australia hosts the 2032 Olympics.

June 28

Lack of Winter Olympic bids amid venue costs may lead to rotating fixed hosts

The dearth of candidates to host the Winter Olympics amid spiralling venue costs could force the IOC to resort to lining up a list of fixed, rotating hosts.

February 16

Olympic medalist Usain Bolt missing more than $12M from account, attorneys say

Attorneys have threatened civil and criminal action if the money is not returned within 10 days.

January 18