Olympics News
Senegal women's basketball team members denied U.S. visas
The prime minister of Senegal says the country's women's basketball team has canceled plans to train in the U.S. after visa applications of five players and seven officials were not approved.
UCI to trial gear restrictions to combat dangerous cycling speeds
UCI, cycling's world governing body, confirmed Friday it will commission a trial to restrict gear ratios and slow down professional cyclists over growing concerns of dangerous speeds and rider safety in the sport.
Reports: Jamaican Olympic medalists switch allegiance to Turkey
A pair of Jamaican Olympic medalists have switched their allegiance to Turkey after reportedly agreeing to $500,000 signing bonuses and monthly financial support to make the move.
IOC president Thomas Bach received 10% raise to $350,000
The IOC paid its president, Thomas Bach, $350,000 in 2024 -- a 10% raise for his final full year in office after a two-year freeze.
At Jackie Robinson's high school, Altadena rebuilds after fire
After 1 in 4 students lost their homes or were displaced by the Eaton fire, their school held them together.
3-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto to retire after 2026 Games
Kaori Sakamoto, the three-time figure skating world champion, will retire after the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.