Olympics
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For many viewers, the (sexist) games have indeed begun
Aug 11, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - American Olympians were making a case that this was supposed to be the Year of the Woman. Team USA brought the biggest women's contingent in Olympi...
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Down to a T: Bartoletta plans for long jump, sprint glory
Aug 11, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - It's one thing to say you're going to win an Olympic medal or two. It's another to plan out every step in minute detail - on laminated flash cards,...
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Images: Thursday at the 2016 Rio OlympicsAug 11, 2016 1:00 am - See moments from Thursday of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Highlights included golds for Team USA members swimmer Michael Phelps and gymnast Simone Biles. ...
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What to watch at the Rio Games on ThursdayAug 11, 2016 1:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO - Day 6 of the Rio Games features medal action in gymnastics, rugby, track cycling, swimming, fencing, judo and more. Here are some things to watch (all t...
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Super Simone! Biles soars to Olympic all-around title
Aug 10, 2016 11:00 pm - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Simone Biles and Aly Raisman stood side by side in Rio Olympic Arena, clutching each other while waiting for the inevitable coronation. When the fl...
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Without a '10,' perfection is a tough task in gymnastics
Aug 10, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Without it, Nadia Comaneci is just another gold-medal winning gymnast from Eastern Europe. The Perfect 10 made the Romanian superstar more than a c...
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Katie Ledecky wins 3rd gold medal with dominating relay swim
Aug 10, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - 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 another ove...
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Cats are back with an adrenaline rush in Olympic sailing
Aug 10, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Catamarans are back in Olympic sailing, with the kind of adrenaline rush that only a double-hulled boat can bring to the regatta. The Nacra 17 cata...
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Young US archer Zach Garrett hits target on and off field
Aug 10, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Part entrepreneur and part elite competitor, Zach Garrett dedicates his life completely to archery. Business will have to wait for now while he's a...
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The Latest: Overpowering Ledecky performance gives US gold
Aug 10, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The Latest on the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local): 12:25 a.m. Katie Ledecky was the fastest swimmer in the pool, and she b...