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Ukraine Pushes to Keep Russian Athletes Out of Olympics
Ukraine has renewed its push to keep Russian athletes out of the Olympics ahead of an IOC board meeting next week, which is expected to lay out the framework for their return.
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Paris Olympics Organizers Looking for 45,000 Volunteers
Organizers of the 2024 Paris Games are launching a drive to recruit 45,000 volunteers that are willing to work without pay for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
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Paris Olympics Organizers Looking for 45,000 Volunteers
Organizers of the 2024 Paris Games are launching a drive to recruit 45,000 volunteers that are willing to work without pay for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
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New Ticket Lottery Launches for Paris 2024 Olympics
Paris Olympics organizers have kicked off individual ticket sales for next year’s Games, after an initial round of package sales left many buyers feeling frustrated at high costs. Hopeful spectators can sign up now through April 20 for a lottery for millions of tickets. Those chosen for the draw will be contacted in May to log on and purchase individual...
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‘Fosbury Flop' High Jumper Dick Fosbury Dies at 76
Dick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who completely revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his “Fosbury Flop,” has died at age 76.
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Olympic Ticket Sales for Paris Games Get Off to Rocky Start
Organizers of next year’s Paris Olympics promised relatively modest prices and “egalitarian” access to events through an online system meant to revolutionize ticket sales and bring the masses to stadiums and arenas for as little as $26. But the month-long opening round of sales has left many feeling frustrated, angry and cheated because their only option during the 48-hour purchasing...
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War, Anger Cloud Ukrainian Athletes' Path to Paris Olympics
The path to the 2024 Paris Olympics for Ukrainian athletes is clouded by war, anger and pain as many have lost family members and seen training facilities destroyed as a result of the Russian invasion.
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Olympian Who Dropped Dog Medicine on Skin Avoids Doping Ban
Katerina Nash of the Czech Republic avoided a four-year doping sanction after authorities determined a banned substance entered her system while she was trying to give medicine drops to her ailing dog.
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Little Sign of Olympics in Milan With Only 3 Years to Go
There is little sign the Winter Olympics are coming to Milan in less than three years. One of the major sites is still an overgrown wasteland and construction work has only just started at what will be the Olympic Village. The organizing committee for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics says there have been delays and rising costs. Olympic Games executive director...
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When Are Tickets for the Paris 2024 Olympics Available for Purchase?
The 2024 Paris Olympics may be a ways away but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare to attend the action nice and early. Here’s when you can secure your tickets.
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Nations: No Clarity on Neutrality, No Olympics for Russia
The governments of 35 nations signed a statement calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of “neutrality” as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and next year’s Paris Olympics. The statement said the countries do not agree Russian and Belarusian athletes should be allowed back into competition as long as the...
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Zelenskyy to Address Summit on Russian Olympic Involvement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to address a group of sports ministers meeting to discuss Russian participation at next year’s Paris Olympics. The International Olympic Committee is working on a plan to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes who have not actively supported the war to enter qualifying events for the 2024 Games despite the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine...
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US Figure Skating Team Waits for Olympic Silver Medals That Could Turn to Gold
The U.S. figure skating team made the podium at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. A year later, the athletes still don’t know which medal they’ll be receiving.
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Devon Allen: From Olympics to Super Bowl LVII
Two-time Olympian and Eagles wide receiver Devon Allen has been on the big stage before. He talks about the differences and similarities competing in the Olympics and Super Bowl.
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Olympic Flame Will Arrive By Sea for Paris 2024 Games
Instead of coming overland, the Olympic flame will arrive in Paris by sea for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Ukraine Steps Up Efforts to Exclude Russia From Paris Olympics
Ukraine plans to consult with and persuade international sports leaders against Russian participation in next year’s Olympics in Paris.
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2024 Paris Olympic Games: Start Dates for Each Sport, Opening, Closing Ceremonies
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are right around the corner. Let’s mark our calendars with the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and when our favorite sports will be featured.
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IOC Seeks Pathway to Let Russians Compete at Paris Olympics
The IOC has made clear it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes. That’s in defiance of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call to exclude Russians entirely in Paris in 18 months’ time.
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Paris Hilton Helps NBC Announce 2024 Paris Olympic Games Logo
Model and American entertainer Paris Hilton helped NBC announce the 2024 Paris Olympic Games logo during Super Wild Card Weekend.
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Colorado Olympic Hopeful Looks to Follow in Marathon-Winning Mother's Footsteps
Katie Rainsberger, a 24-year-old professional runner and Olympic hopeful, looks to follow in the footsteps of her mother, who won the Boston Marathon in 1985.