LeBron James, Steph Curry on roster for U.S. Olympics basketball team
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline a star-studded roster heading to Paris in the summer. See the other players on this year’s roster.
Previewing the 2024 Olympics in Paris
Only 100 days to go to the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Olympic track uniforms spark online debate about who designed them, why they're so skimpy
U.S. track and field athletes have around four dozen pieces to choose from when assembling their uniforms at the Olympics. The one grabbing the most attention is a high-cut leotard that barely covers the bikini line and has triggered debate between those who think it is sexist and others who argue they don't need the internet to make sure they have good uniforms.
Paris Olympics to pay track and field athletes–gold medalists get $50K
World Athletics, a governing body that manages track and field competitions, set aside money to pay the gold medalists across events in the track and field program for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
How the Waltham Curling Club grew into an Illinois icon that inspires Olympic dreams
Triumph, Illinois, is a town of about 100 people. It spans three blocks with a church, a post office, a closed up bar and its century-old curling club.
Sports Zone: How the Waltham Curling Club grew into a historic curling club that's inspired all kinds of curling dreams
Established in 1884, the Waltham Curling Club is the oldest curling club in the state of Illinois. Over the course of its century and more, the club has welcomed curlers from across the world while inspiring younger curlers to have big dreams of their own.
Addison native Alexa Knierim, US to receive gold medals after Russian skater Kamila Valieva's disqualification
Evan Bates, Karen Chen, Nathan Chen, Madison Chock, Zachary Donohue, Brandon Frazier, Madison Hubbell, Alexa Knierim and Vincent Zhou will each receive a gold medal
Russian figure skating phenom Kamila Valieva learns fate in Olympics doping scandal
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was the talk of the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, as the then-15-year-old phenom helped the Russian Olympic Committee to a team gold medal.
New sports added to 2028 Summer Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has approved new sports for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Simone Biles becomes most decorated gymnast in history
After a two-year absence and less than three months into her return to competition, Simone Biles is back at the top of world gymnastics, becoming the most decorated gymnast in history!
Former Olympic figure skater killed in horrific crash with young child in the car
Alexandra Paul competed with Mitchell Islam in the 2014 Olympics.
Simone Biles wins U.S. classic in first meet since Tokyo games
The U.S. Championships are later this month, with the world championships coming in October and the Olympics less than a year out.
Olympic medalist Simone Biles competing in the US Classic in Hoffman Estates
For the first time in two years, seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles is returning to the mat.
Katie Ledecky ties Michael Phelps record at Worlds with gold medal finish in 1,500-meter freestyle
Ledecky, 26, took home gold in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan on Tuesday with a time of 15 minutes, 26.27 seconds
13-year-old becomes first female skateboarder to land Tony Hawk's 720 trick
Arisa Trew made history – with the legendary Tony Hawk watching on the sidelines.
US Olympic ski jumper from Illinois dead at 24
Patrick Gasienica, who represented the U.S. in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, died on Monday. He was 24.
Olympic gold medal winner, track star Tori Bowie dead at 32
Tori Bowie won three medals at the 2016 Olympic games and helped the U.S. women's relay team win a gold medal at the 2017 world championships in London.
Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens are married
The two elite athletes shared photos from their special day.
Illinois delegation taking part in 2022 Special Olympics in Florida
The Special Olympics of Illinois is going to be well represented this year at the 2022 games: 105 delegates are headed to Orlando, including 68 athletes who will compete in nine different sports.
'Flame of Hope' journey for Special Olympics USA Games kicks off in Chicago
The journey of the "Flame of Hope" to Orlando for the Special Olympics USA Games started Friday morning at Soldier Field in Chicago.