Olympics News
McLaughlin-Levrone claims 400m gold with second-fastest time ever
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first woman in nearly 40 years to crack the 48-second barrier in the 400 meters Thursday, finishing in 47.78 in an historically fast race to claim gold at the World Athletics Championships.
IOC president praises progress of Milan's Winter Games venues
IOC president Kirsty Coventry hailed the progress being made in the construction of key venues for next year's Winter Games after visiting sites in Milan.
World Athletics Championships: Wightman pipped to 1500m title as Kerr injured
Team GB's Jake Wightman had to make do with silver as he was pipped at the line by Portugal's Isaac Nader in the men's 1500-metre final at the World Athletics Championships.
Suspended U.S. sprinter Fred Kerley joins Enhanced Games
Suspended U.S. sprinter Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic medalist in the 100 meters, has become the first American man and first track athlete to commit to the no-testing Enhanced Games.
NBA's Silver says new European league could start in '27 or '28
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the new European basketball league the NBA and FIBA have been working on could begin play in 2027 or 2028.
Coaching staff named for 2026 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team
John Tortorella was among the coaches named Wednesday to round out Mike Sullivan's staff for the 2026 Olympics men's hockey team.