Chicago Sky star Angel Reese named to Team USA training camp roster
The biggest women's basketball star in Chicago will get a chance to take her talents to the international game with the Olympics in mind.
Highland Park native Jason Brown is on a journey of resilience with the Olympics again in sight
In a sport often unyielding to age, the Highland Park, native, Jason Brown has pressed on with an eye on another appearance at the Winter Games in February.
Olympics gender policy under review, ban on transgender athletes possible
While we're still more than two years away from the 2028 Olympics Summer Games, a committee is weighing a potential ban on transgender athletes competing.
Transgender athlete ban considered ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
The International Olympic Committee may move to bar transgender women from female events, a major policy shift that could reshape competition before the 2028 Summer Games.
Look ahead to 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy | ChicagoNOW
The 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to Northern Italy. Kathy McCabe, host of Dream of Italy on PBS, gives ChicagoNOW a look ahead at what to expect.
Future Olympic handball stars train in Mokena
Good Day Chicago's Jake Hamilton takes you inside the Handball Futures Development & Skills Camp at The Oaks Fitness Center in Mokena, where USA Team Handball is helping young athletes from sports like basketball, soccer, and volleyball learn the fast-paced game of team handball.
Deal finalized for NHL players to participate in 2026 Olympics: Could any Chicago Blackhawks take the stage?
The NHL, NHLPA and international officials finalized a deal to send players to the 2026 Olympics. Could any Blackhawks participate?
Law Enforcement Torch Run honors Special Olympics with statewide journey
Cook County sheriff’s deputies joined other law enforcement and military personnel in the Law Enforcement Torch Run through Chicago to support the Special Olympics.
Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin, added to FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.
4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions
The U.S.-Canada rematch on Thursday night in Boston could be another memorable country vs. country showdown for a sport with deep roots in international competition.
Ágnes Keleti, Holocaust survivor and oldest living Olympic medal winner, dies at 103
Ágnes Keleti overcame the death of her father and several relatives in the Holocaust to become one of the most successful Jewish Olympic athletes.
'Front-row seats to something amazing': In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments
From a walk-off pass to win the Super Bowl and a walk-off grand slam to win a World Series game to Stephen Curry said “nuit, nuit." This year, many moments were — once again — spectacular.
Bela Karolyi, legendary Olympic gymnastic coach, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi, the famed gymnastics coach who defected from Romania and turned USA Gymnastics into a dominating force, has died.
Simone Biles' post-Olympic tour is helping give men's gymnastics a post-Olympic boost
The U.S. men's bronze-medal breakthrough at the Paris Games — with pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedorscik's clinching routine serving as the exclamation point — has pushed into the spotlight a side of the sport that typically operates in the shadows.
Olympic runner who died after boyfriend’s attack may get special honor in Paris
The city of Paris wants to pay tribute to the late Ugandan Olympic runner who died earlier this month after authorities said her boyfriend set her on fire.