'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.
The journey of the "Flame of Hope" to Orlando for the Special Olympics USA Games started Friday morning at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Finnish skier suffers frozen penis during event at Beijing Olympics
Remi Lindholm, a Finnish skier competing in a men's cross-country skiing race at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing suffered damage to his equipment on Saturday, but just not what you might expect.
Remi Lindholm, a Finnish skier competing in a men's cross-country skiing race at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing suffered damage to his equipment on Saturday, but just not what you might expect.
US skaters' appeal denied to get Olympic medals in Kamila Valieva drug test event
Nine Americans stand to get some sort of medal, either the second-place prize or a gold that could become theirs if the Russians are disqualified because of Kamila Valieva's doping case.
Nine Americans stand to get some sort of medal, either the second-place prize or a gold that could become theirs if the Russians are disqualified because of Kamila Valieva's doping case.
'I hate this sport!': Winter Olympics figure skating brings rage, teen tears and collapse
Russia's trio of tee figure skating stars — Kamila Valieva, Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova — each enters an uncertain future after one of the sport’s most dramatic nights.
Russia's trio of tee figure skating stars — Kamila Valieva, Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova — each enters an uncertain future after one of the sport’s most dramatic nights.
Ukraine Olympic team calls for peace amid Russia tension, IOC wants no protests
The Ukrainian Olympic team has followed the lead of one of their teammates in calling for peace amid a Russian tension with Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Olympic team has followed the lead of one of their teammates in calling for peace amid a Russian tension with Ukraine.
Winter Olympics: Erin Jackson becomes 1st Black woman to win gold medal in speedskating
Erin Jackson becomes the first Black woman to win a gold medal in speedskating at the Olympics. Jackson's win gives the American speedskating program its first medal of the Beijing Games.
Erin Jackson becomes the first Black woman to win a gold medal in speedskating at the Olympics. Jackson's win gives the American speedskating program its first medal of the Beijing Games.
Lindsey Jacobellis finally wins gold medal, 1st for US
In the winter Olympics medal count, the United States finally has one gold under its belt thanks to Lindsey Jacobellis, whose been trying for first in snowboardcross for 16 years.
In the winter Olympics medal count, the United States finally has one gold under its belt thanks to Lindsey Jacobellis, whose been trying for first in snowboardcross for 16 years.
Local coach talks about training two U.S. Olympic women's ice hockey players
Justin Nelson, professional power skating and hockey skills coach at Glacier Ice Arena, talks about his training with two Olympic athletes in preparation for the women's ice hockey competition at the Olympics.
Justin Nelson, professional power skating and hockey skills coach at Glacier Ice Arena, talks about his training with two Olympic athletes in preparation for the women's ice hockey competition at the Olympics.
Chicago Park District gives veterans taste of the Winter Olympics
Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games’ unusual, icy sports.
Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games’ unusual, icy sports.
Shaun White retiring, says Winter Olympic Games will be final competition
Snowboarder Shaun White plans to retire from the sport he put on the international map after the halfpipe medal round next week.
Snowboarder Shaun White plans to retire from the sport he put on the international map after the halfpipe medal round next week.
China's pandemic Olympics begins, with lockdown and boycotts
The country where the coronavirus outbreak emerged two years ago launched a locked-down Winter Olympics on Friday, proudly projecting its might on the most global of stages even as some Western governments mounted a diplomatic boycott.
The country where the coronavirus outbreak emerged two years ago launched a locked-down Winter Olympics on Friday, proudly projecting its might on the most global of stages even as some Western governments mounted a diplomatic boycott.
Chicago curling enthusiasts keep icy tradition alive
With the Winter Olympics just around the corner, the sport of curling is coming out of hibernation once again.
With the Winter Olympics just around the corner, the sport of curling is coming out of hibernation once again.
Chicago Curling Club keeps icy tradition alive
Founded in 1948, the Chicago Curling Club has about 250 members, ranging from teenagers to octogenarian?s.
Founded in 1948, the Chicago Curling Club has about 250 members, ranging from teenagers to octogenarian?s.
Chicago Curling Club talks sport ahead of Olympics
You can actually attempt one of the unique Olympic Winter sports right here in the Chicago area!
You can actually attempt one of the unique Olympic Winter sports right here in the Chicago area!
Ski jump tournament taking place in Fox River Grove this weekend
You can get ramped up for the Winter Olympics by checking out an extreme winter sport right in the Chicagoland area this weekend!
You can get ramped up for the Winter Olympics by checking out an extreme winter sport right in the Chicagoland area this weekend!
Ahead of Olympics, Beijing district orders mass COVID-19 testing
China is stepping up enforcement of its “zero tolerance” strategy aimed at isolating every infected person as Beijing prepares to open the Winter Games on Feb. 4 under intensive anti-virus controls.
China is stepping up enforcement of its “zero tolerance” strategy aimed at isolating every infected person as Beijing prepares to open the Winter Games on Feb. 4 under intensive anti-virus controls.
US Olympians 100% vaccinated, chief medical officer says
Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Finnoff says all American Olympians headed to Beijing have been vaccinated, and not one of them sought a medical exemption.
Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Finnoff says all American Olympians headed to Beijing have been vaccinated, and not one of them sought a medical exemption.
Jamaica to send four-man bobsled team to Winter Olympics for first time in 24 years
Jamaica is sending a four-man bobsled team to the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing next month for the first time in over two decades after qualifying on Monday.
Jamaica is sending a four-man bobsled team to the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing next month for the first time in over two decades after qualifying on Monday.
NHL announces players won’t be allowed to go to Olympics
NHL players will not be allowed to participate in the Beijing Olympics after the league pulled the plug amid a rash of postponements caused by positive COVID-19 test results.
NHL players will not be allowed to participate in the Beijing Olympics after the league pulled the plug amid a rash of postponements caused by positive COVID-19 test results.
Five-time Paralympic medalist pens new book about her story of resilience
Mallory Weggemann expounds on lessons detailed in her new book, "Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance."
Mallory Weggemann expounds on lessons detailed in her new book, "Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance."



















