What do the Olympic rings mean?

The colorful symbol of the Olympics played a big role in the Paris Closing Ceremony. WASHINGTON — The five interlocking rings that make up the Olympic logo are one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. But there are actually two meanings behind the colorful imagery, which had a big role in the Paris … Read more

Italy beats defending champion US for gold in women’s volleyball at Paris Olympics

It’s the first medal in the sport for top-ranked Italy and sends the Americans home in disappointment after they won their first Olympic title in Tokyo. PARIS, France — Monica De Gennaro of Italy made three previous trips to the Olympics only to leave empty-handed each time. Finally, at age 37, she’s going home with … Read more