At age 33, Chari Hawkins achieved a dream that for years had felt impossible: She made the U.S. Olympic team. She floated through her early days in Paris feeling lucky to be there and excited to ...

Jules Boykoff, a former professional soccer player, is a political science professor at Pacific University and author of six books on the Olympics, most recently What Are the Olympics For? Dave Zirin ...

If Snoop Dogg introduces your sport, and not in a comedic NBC skit way, are you really a sport? That is the question fans have to answer as breakdancing, or as it’s officially called at the Olympics, ...

Get ready for a compilation of the most unforgettable and cringe-worthy gymnastics fails of 2018! Witness gymnasts as they ...

The Olympics is the most prestigious showcase for decorated athletes to pageant their skill at its highest caliber. The point is to earn Olympic hardware -- whether that be gold, silver or bronze -- ...

A Chinese cross country skier who made headlines when she was tapped to light the Olympic flame at the Opening Ceremonies last week appeared to violate IOC protocol after a weekend race by failing to ...

With one botched handoff and one disqualification, a 20-year medal drought for Team USA in the 4×100-meter continued. Maybe Kenny Bednarek left his starting perch early. Maybe the blame fell on ...