‘Passport swapping’ is still popular in Olympic sports. Here’s one story.
The trip to Mexico was supposed to last a couple of days. As a teenager climbing the ranks in the sport of taekwondo, Jackie Galloway was merely looking for experience...
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Rio Olympics won’t accelerate spread of Zika virus, researchers say
New research from the Yale School of Public Health estimates that — with as many as 500,000 people visiting Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Summer Olympics — only 80...
Road for female wrestlers is often filled with prejudice and misunderstanding
The first time Adeline Gray stepped onto a wrestling mat, she was 6 years old and her long hair wasn't the only thing that distinguished her from all the boys...
NFL player Nate Ebner makes Olympic rugby squad
New England Patriots safety Nate Ebner, who temporarily left football to chase his Olympic dreams, has made the U.S. rugby team for the 2016 Summer Games. Ebner was part of...
Age is less of a factor as U.S. athletes are redefining longevity in Olympic sports
Some days, when Meb Keflezighi hits the road, his legs just don't want to move. That is what happens to a marathoner when he reaches the comparatively ancient age of...
Rio Olympic organizers again downplay Zika fears
Speaking at an International Olympic Committee meeting on Thursday, the lead organizer of the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro repeated his belief that the Zika virus will not...
From internment camp to Cubs and Dodgers clubhouses, these brothers became part of baseball history
The Kawano brothers seem to be listening. They occasionally smile or nod their heads but do not speak, so it is hard to guess what they are thinking. On a...
UCLA signs record-setting apparel deal with Under Armour
Jumping into the new arms race in college sports – schools battling for massive sponsorships – UCLA has landed what is believed to be the biggest shoe and apparel deal...
France plans to extend state of emergency through Tour de France
Sports are playing a big role in a move to extend France's state of emergency into summer. The French government announced Wednesday that special security measures — enacted after the...
World champion snowboarder Estelle Balet killed in Swiss avalanche
A world champion snowboarder was killed in an avalanche Tuesday morning while filming a movie in the Swiss Alps. Rescuers quickly uncovered Estelle Balet, but attempts to resuscitate her were...