Olympics News
Russian gymnast Angelina Melnikova leads qualifying at worlds
Russian Angelina Melnikova returned to competition after a lengthy hiatus with the top qualifying scores in the all-around and vault at the world gymnastics championships.
Ski federation: Russia, Belarus barred from Olympic qualifiers
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation said Tuesday that its council voted against allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in qualifiers for the Winter Olympics in February.
Daiki Hashimoto tops all-around qualifying at gymnastics worlds
Daiki Hashimoto of Japan topped men's all-around qualifying at the world gymnastics championships Monday.
Mollie O'Callaghan, Kaylee McKeown post new world records at swimming World Cup
Australian swimming megastars Mollie O'Callaghan and Kaylee McKeown both shattered world records during the second leg of the World Cup in Westmont, Illinois, kicking off the nation's post-Ariarne Titmus era in style.
Lakers' Hayes pursuing passport to play for Slovenia with Doncic
Jaxson Hayes, lamenting USA Basketball's lack of open tryouts, is keen to play with Lakers teammate Luka Doncic on the Slovenian national team, which allows one naturalized citizen on its roster for international competitions.
Ilia Malinin wins opening figure skating Grand Prix by 40 points
Ilia Malinin swept to victory at the opening figure skating Grand Prix of the season by an almost unheard of 40-point margin.