Olympics 2016
Celebrated Jewish Americans who have made their mark
Jewish Americans are only a sliver of the U.S. population but have made outsized contributions to society. Learn how five have made their mark.
Who made Athlete of the Year?
Professional basketball player LeBron James and Olympic gold medalist gymnast Simone Biles each won another top honor: 2016′s Athlete of the Year.
Rio Top Shots
See a selection of “top shots” from the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, showcasing amazing athletes and colorful ceremonies.
Guess which Olympic sports are flying into Tokyo?
You can expect a few new sports to make their Olympic debut in Tokyo. Skateboarding, surfing and karate are a few of the new ways athletes can earn medals.
Ghanaians’ Olympic dreams realized through U.S. studies, training
The right coaching could help an athlete become an Olympian. For two Ghanaians, their training at Middle Tennessee made their dreams a reality.
Rio goes gold, silver, bronze and green
Those watching the Opening Ceremony and viewing the Olympic Games see climate change as a major theme, from sustainable food to recycled medals.
Relive special Olympic moments
The 2016 Summer Olympics feature incredible athletic achievements. Between the headlines are sportsmanship, triumph and even a few marriage proposals.
In record swim, Simone Manuel makes history
She wasn't expected to win. But American swimmer Simone Manuel's victory will ripple far beyond lane three in Rio de Janeiro.
‘Fearless’ judoka Kayla Harrison fights for abuse survivors
Judo champ Kayla Harrison had to fight through a personal trauma — sexual abuse — to get to the 2012 Olympic Games. Now she aims to help other survivors.