Olympics News
Russian cyclist Aleksandr Vlasov declines neutral Olympic nod
Russian cyclist Aleksandr Vlasov has decided to not participate in the Paris Olympics despite getting approval to compete as a neutral, the Russian Cycling Federation announced Thursday.
Erriyon Knighton can run at U.S. trials after contamination ruling
Sprinter Erriyon Knighton tested positive for a banned substance that an arbitration panel determined came from contaminated meat, a decision that keeps the 200-meter specialist eligible to run at the upcoming U.S. Olympic trials.
When did summer events become Olympic sports?
Sports like soccer and golf weren't always in the Olympics. Check out when summer sports became a part of the Olympic Games.
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon targets double gold at Paris Olympics
Double Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon said she is looking forward to a bright summer in Paris, where she will chase two gold medals, after winning the 1500m and 5000m at the Kenyan Olympics Trials in Nairobi.
Alise Willoughby headlines U.S. BMX squad for Paris Olympics
Alise Willoughby has done just about everything in BMX racing except win an Olympic gold medal. She'll get her fourth shot at the Paris Games.
Michael Johnson launching Grand Slam Track league next April
Four-time gold medalist sprinter Michael Johnson is creating a track league that will assemble nearly 100 of the sport's top performers.