Olympics News
South Sudan's hoopers won't be the pushovers Team USA may expect
South Sudan's Bright Stars are ready to take on world basketball's best under Luol Deng's leadership, and they won't be the pushovers Team USA may expect at an Olympics warmup showcase on Saturday in London.
Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata out of Olympics for smoking
Shoko Miyata, captain of the Japan women's gymnastics team, has withdrawn from the squad for the Paris Games after violating the team's code of conduct.
Israel can play Olympic soccer tournament after FIFA postpones decision
FIFA has postponed a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the war with Hamas, clearing the way for the Israeli men's national team to play at the Paris Olympics.
Team USA basketball reminded of legacies of jersey numbers
The Team USA men's national basketball team's jersey numbers contain a long list of legendary players.
Diana Taurasi, seeking 6th gold, sets high Olympic standard
Diana Taurasi, entering her record sixth Olympic Games, said the U.S. women's basketball team still has "a lot to prove" as it goes for its eighth consecutive gold medal.
Victor Campenaerts wins 3-man sprint to take Tour de France stage
Belgian rider Victor Campenaerts posted the biggest win of his career Thursday as he claimed the tough and hilly 18th stage of the Tour de France after a three-man sprint.