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Kipchoge in Cape Town to shift legacy from running to education
The Cape Town Marathon on May 24 marks the beginning of a new chapter for 41-year-old Eliud Kipchoge, where his focus will shift from relentless pursuit of marathon medals and records to leaving a legacy in Africa.
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U.S. Olympic flag-bearers: Knight, Bates, Jackson, more
Evan Bates and Hilary Knight are the latest U.S. athletes who will serve as Olympic flag-bearers. Check out previous recipients of the honor.
Olympics
What are the longest U.S. medal droughts at the Olympics?
Though the U.S. excelled at the 2024 Paris Games, there are medal droughts that still need to be broken during upcoming Olympic cycles.
Olympics
Who has won the most gold medals at the Olympics?
The gold medal tally is one of the most exciting parts of each Olympics cycle. Check out which athletes have taken home the most hardware.
Olympics - Track and Field
Man indicted for supplying banned drugs to athlete
A Florida man was charged with providing banned substances to an athlete in a case involving the 45-month doping ban for Olympic sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams.
Olympics - Softball
Oldest and youngest Olympians of all time: Facts to know
Who are the youngest and oldest Olympians of all time? Here's what to know about requirements at the Games.
Olympics - Men's Basketball
2026 Winter Olympics, 2028 Summer Olympics: Facts to know
Upcoming Olympic cycles include the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games and 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. Check out essential event information now.
Diana Taurasi
Summer Olympics
Which U.S. Olympians have won the most gold medals?
Diana Taurasi is the latest athlete to join the golden throne of the winningest in U.S. Olympic history.
Olympics - Boxing
Athletes who won medals in both Summer and Winter Olympics
Most Olympians master the Summer or Winter Games, but a select few have made an impact on both stages. Check out the list of unique competitors now.
Olympics - Swimming
Most unbreakable Olympic records: Bolt, Phelps, more
Dig into Olympic history by checking out a list of records that will most likely never be broken.
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Seven from '16 Games retest positive for doping
Seven athletes from the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, including one bronze medalist, tested positive for doping in fresh analysis of their samples.
Olympics - Track and Field
Neeraj Chopra parts ways with coach Jan Zelezny
Under Zelezny, Neeraj breached the 90m mark for the first time in his career, as he began 2025 with a 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League last May
Olympics - Track and Field
Bankrupt Grand Slam Track owes stars big money
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas and several other track and field stars are among those owed six-figure sums by Grand Slam Track, the racing league that filed for bankruptcy earlier this month.
Olympics - Track and Field
Wilson, who made history in Paris, picks Terps
Quincy Wilson, who made history last year when at age 16 he became the youngest American male to compete at the Olympics in track, committed to Maryland on Monday.
Olympics - Track and Field
L.A. Games to crown fastest woman on first day
The full schedule for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has been released, with the women's 100-meter final in track on the first official day and a "Super Saturday" with 26 finals across 23 sports.
Olympics - Track and Field
Sprinter Bracy-Williams gets 45-month doping ban
Olympic sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams has agreed to a 45-month doping ban in a case investigated by federal drug-enforcement authorities that the head of the U.S. Anti Doping-Agency said has led to "several impactful outcomes."
Olympics - Track and Field
Last 12 Russian runners punished in doping saga
The Russian doping crisis, which reached its peak in the 2010s, has reached a symbolic end with bans and disqualifications for 12 athletes in the final set of disciplinary cases.
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- Marathon will break from track worlds in 2030
- Semenya rips IOC chief over transgender ban
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USWNT Big Board: How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
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Vinesh on Brij Bhushan case: 'I am one of the six victims who filed complaints'
Vinesh said she is going on record due to safety concerns at the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda
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Jordyn Wieber on leaving Arkansas gymnastics: 'I feel a lot of peace'
On Tuesday, Arkansas gymnastics coach Jordyn Wieber announced she was resigning. She shared with ESPN what went into the decision.
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NCAA men's gymnastics championship: All-time winners list
Stanford took home top honors in the 2026 NCAA men's gymnastics championships. Check out other schools that have won titles now.
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Michigan's Richard repeats as NCAA men's all-around champion
Michigan's Fred Richard repeated as all-around champion, while Stanford captured its sixth team title at the NCAA men's gymnastics championship.
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NCAA women's gymnastics championship: All-time winners list
Oklahoma took home the NCAA women's gymnastics title in 2026. Check out the other schools that have won championships.
