Forget Winning Big, US Men’s Basketball Just Barely Winning

RIO DE JANEIRO—They teamed up for a carpool karaoke video. They planted their flag in Brazil. And when the Olympics are done, they’ll be remembered... Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO—Jeff Henderson had an Olympic gold medal in his grasp. Just not one he could call his own. With a pressure-packed jump on... Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO—Standing atop the medal podium for the 23rd time, Michael Phelps teared up, bit his lip and gave a little nod. This was... Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO—The IAAF said Saturday it has banned the only Russian in Olympic track and field from competition and that she is appealing the... Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO—The U.S. boat was in third place halfway through the race when coxswain Katelin Snyder shouted the magic words: “This is the U.S... Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO—This is goodbye for Michael Phelps. The most decorated athlete in Olympic history has one more race before retirement. His shot at a... Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO—Michael Phelps is used to being in a league of his own. So it was strange to see him, after what he insists... Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO—Katie Ledecky came into the Rio Olympics facing enormous expectations. Some athletes might’ve buckled under the pressure. She seemed to thrive on it... Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO—Simone Manuel leaned her head into her hands and cried when she recognized her historic achievement. With her victory in the 100-meter freestyle,... Read more

“Stop, drop, and grab the gold!” When the fire alarm went off at the U.S. women’s gymnastics team’s Olympic Village dorm on Aug. 10, the girls fetched... Read more

American Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas responded after being criticized for not having her right hand over her heart as the national anthem played during the U.S... Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO—Canada’s women’s rugby sevens team won a historic medal, while Kylie Masse continued Canada’s rise to relevance in the pool after Penny Oleksiak’s... Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO—Katie Ledecky was the fastest swimmer in the pool, and she brought her American teammates along for the ride. The 19-year-old turned in... Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO—Michael Phelps sat alone, thoroughly exhausted. He put his head in his hands and then motioned at his neck as though he had... Read more

Kate Middleton: Duchess of Cambridge and … cyclist at the Rio Olympics?  At least one French outlet seems to think French Olympic cyclist Pauline Ferrand-Prevot... Read more

Dominant. Peerless. Golden. The U.S. women’s gymnastics team gave retiring national team coordinator Martha Karolyi a fitting send off in the Olympic finals on Tuesday... Read more