Olympics News
Olympics 2024: France officials say 3 terrorism plots foiled
French authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted the summer events, the national counterterrorism prosecutor said Wednesday.
Field hockey player suspended for trying to buy cocaine at Olympics
Field hockey player Tom Craig has been suspended by the sport's Australian governing body for attempting to purchase cocaine at the Paris Olympics.
Breakdancing org issues explanation after Raygun tops world rankings
Breakdancing's governing body felt the need to "provide clarity" after Australia's Raygun, who was ridiculed for her performance at the Olympics, topped the world rankings.
Algeria, Japan join World Boxing body trying to save Olympic status
Algeria and Japan have joined World Boxing, increasing the organization's membership to 44 federations as it looks to preserve the sport's place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Top Olympic sponsor Panasonic ending its contract with IOC
Top Olympic sponsor Panasonic said in a statement Tuesday that it was terminating its contract with the IOC at the end of the year.
Alleged attacker of Uganda's Rebecca Cheptegei dies of burns
The man who was accused of dousing gasoline on Ugandan marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei, causing her death, has now died of burns sustained in the attack, a Kenyan hospital spokesperson said Tuesday.