The colorful symbol of the Olympics has two connected meanings. 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. The rings were introduced in 1913, according to the International Olympic Committee. In … Read more
The three-time gold medalist was set to compete in the Paris Olympics but withdrew after word of the video emerged. PARIS, France — Three-time Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Britain repeatedly whipped a horse while coaching another rider in a video that was published by multiple media outlets Wednesday. The video is part of an … Read more
The angry and bizarre scene sparked confusion over whether the game had been concluded or paused. SAINT-ÉTIENNE, France — The Olympic men’s soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco’s shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result only tells part of the story after a dramatic end … Read more
The angry and bizarre scene at the Morocco-Argentina game sparked confusion over whether the game had been concluded or paused. SAINT-ÉTIENNE, France — Stunning goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Michael Olise helped France to a 3-0 victory over the United States in the Olympic men’s soccer tournament on Wednesday. Loic Bade added the third with … Read more
It’s not the first time a Canadian soccer team has been involved in a drone controversy involving an international rival’s training session. WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Canada’s women’s soccer team has been sanctioned by the Canadian Olympics Committee following a drone spying scandal. The assistant head coach and an analyst for the team were sent … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — When Jim Schlossnagle bolted Texas A&M for in-state rival Texas last month, he probably didn’t get many congratulatory calls from folks in College Station. But it was a call from San Antonio a few days later, that gave Schlossnagle and the Longhorns one of the top prospects in all of baseball. “He … Read more
The Olympic torch has been on a two month relay across France with about 10,000 people selected to carry the flame during the journey. PARIS, France — Rapper Snoop Dogg will be one of the last to carry the Olympic torch during its final stretch ahead of Friday’s Opening Ceremony. Snoop Dogg, 52, will carry … Read more