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Hezly Rivera may be the next U.S. gymnast to become a household name

16 men's teams and 12 women's teams will face off in France to determine the gold, silver and bronze medalists

French authorities are ramping up security measures for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, deploying thousands of personnel and advanced technology to sa...

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Across the world, fans will soon be tuning in at all hours of the day and night to watch the Paris Olympics. In a world where on-demand media streaming is now increasingly the norm, sport is something of a rarity. It’s watched live, often with other people. The joy, or…

Like her men’s counterpart Kevon Williams, co-captain of women’s Eagles says Americans can find Olympic glory

The swimsuit that Michael Phelps wore while winning eight golds medals at the Beijing Olympics is still revered around Speedo’s design center

The Olympic football tournament kicks off on July 24

The first residents of the athletes' village for the upcoming Paris Olympics and Paralympics arrived on Thursday, marking the official opening of the accommodations.

As Paris gears up for the highly anticipated Olympics opening ceremony next week, French security forces have initiated the process of securing extensive areas in the city center. The lockdown, which commenced at 5 am (0300 GMT) on Thursday, is focused on the central districts along the Seine river, where…

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the controversial French founder of the modern Olympics, is proving to be a divisive figure for organisers of the Paris Games. Yet while some deplore his sexist and colonialist remarks, others have praised his dedication to using sport to promote peace, viewing him as a visionary…