Tonga Olympian, 18, gearing up for Paris Games, dead in diving accident
J.J. Rice, a U.S.-born kitefoiler who was set to represent Tonga in the upcoming Paris Olympics, died in a diving accident over the weekend, his father said. He was 18.
J.J. Rice, a U.S.-born kitefoiler who was set to represent Tonga in the upcoming Paris Olympics, died in a diving accident over the weekend, his father said. He was 18.
Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas pulls out of US Championships, ending her bid for a third Olympics
Gabby Douglas’ long shot bid to make the U.S. women’s gymnastics team for the Paris Olympics is over.
Gabby Douglas’ long shot bid to make the U.S. women’s gymnastics team for the Paris Olympics is over.
Presidential Medal of Freedom: Katie Ledecky, Nancy Pelosi among those honored
Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are among those who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday.
Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are among those who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday.
Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll
Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.
Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.
Larry Nassar victims awarded $138M settlement
The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.
The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.
Feds agree to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar case
The settlement was agreed upon with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar.
The settlement was agreed upon with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar.
LeBron James, Steph Curry on roster for U.S. Olympics basketball team
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline a star-studded roster heading to Paris in the summer. See the other players on this year’s roster.
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline a star-studded roster heading to Paris in the summer. See the other players on this year’s roster.
Here's why the Paris Olympics track is purple
While no specific profound significance has been attributed, event organizers assert that opting for a purple track enables them to depart from the customary color palette.
While no specific profound significance has been attributed, event organizers assert that opting for a purple track enables them to depart from the customary color palette.
Paris Olympics to pay track and field athletes–gold medalists get $50K
World Athletics, a governing body that manages track and field competitions, set aside money to pay the gold medalists across events in the track and field program for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
World Athletics, a governing body that manages track and field competitions, set aside money to pay the gold medalists across events in the track and field program for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
AMC to show NBC broadcasts of Paris Olympics this summer
After scoring big with Beyonce and Taylor Swift’s concert films, AMC is continuing to expand its offerings with showings of broadcasts from the Paris Olympics this summer.
After scoring big with Beyonce and Taylor Swift’s concert films, AMC is continuing to expand its offerings with showings of broadcasts from the Paris Olympics this summer.
Reporter recalls covering Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan attack: ‘I don’t think I’ll ever forget it'
Scott Lewis, an investigative reporter for FOX 2 Detroit, became the first person to break the news that Tonya Harding was being linked to the crime by the FBI.
Scott Lewis, an investigative reporter for FOX 2 Detroit, became the first person to break the news that Tonya Harding was being linked to the crime by the FBI.
Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan: A look back at the infamous 1994 attack
Years after the attack on Nancy Kerrigan, skater Tonya Harding said she knew the crime would follow her for the rest of her life.
Years after the attack on Nancy Kerrigan, skater Tonya Harding said she knew the crime would follow her for the rest of her life.
Russian figure skating phenom Kamila Valieva learns fate in Olympics doping scandal
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was the talk of the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, as the then-15-year-old phenom helped the Russian Olympic Committee to a team gold medal.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was the talk of the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, as the then-15-year-old phenom helped the Russian Olympic Committee to a team gold medal.
Mary Lou Retton says she's a 'fighter' as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare
Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton says she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive.
Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton says she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive.
Oscar Pistorius released on parole after serving nearly 9 years for girlfriend's murder
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
Paris Olympics: Snoop Dogg to take center stage as special correspondent for NBC's coverage
Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg is set to trade his microphone for a reporting gig as he joins NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg is set to trade his microphone for a reporting gig as he joins NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year after triumphant return
Biles' triumphant return this year includes her record eighth U.S. national championship and a sixth world all-around gold.
Biles' triumphant return this year includes her record eighth U.S. national championship and a sixth world all-around gold.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.