What Makes The Kids Of Congo Run?
They joined a club started by an Olympic marathoner. They've learned to push through the pain. They get their school fees paid. And one of them is fast enough to join her mentor in Rio.
Olympics
Frank Deford: Olympic Swimmer Ledecky Is This Century's Perfect 10
There are no more perfect 10s in gymnastics, so the sports commentator is leaping off the balance beam and into the Olympic pool.
For Olympic Boxer Claressa Shields, Round 2 Brings New Expectations
At 17, boxer Claressa Shields won gold in the 2012 London Olympics. But it didn't change her life as much as she thought it would. After she returned home to Flint, Michigan, she thought: Now what?
10 Brazilians Arrested, Accused Of Plotting Terrorist Attack On Rio Olympics
Brazil's justice minister says the group was disorganized and amateur. The members pledged allegiance to ISIS but had no direct contact with the group, authorities say.
Irked By Broadcast Coverage, Gymnastics Sites Aim To Raise The Bar
As the Olympic trials loom in women's gymnastics, an informal group of blogs and podcasts called the "gymternet" has been shaking up how the sport is covered — focusing on athleticism, not sparkles.
Rio's Governor Declares 'State Of Calamity' Ahead Of Olympic Games
Just seven weeks before the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the governor of Rio de Janeiro has declared a "state of calamity." He says the state's government is bankrupt.
Is The Risk Of Catching Zika Greater In Poor Neighborhoods?
A statement of advice for visitors to the Olympics, from WHO, initially said to avoid impoverished areas to reduce the risk of Zika. Does research back it up?
Does The Olympics In Rio Put The World In Danger Of Zika?
There's a heated battle about the Olympics in Rio. Some health experts are calling for the games to be moved because of Zika. Others say attending the games doesn't pose a threat.
For The First Time, A Team Of Refugees Will Compete At The Olympics
Ten refugees — swimmers, runners and judo athletes — have been named to the first-ever Olympics refugee team. They'll compete this August in Rio, where two of the refugee athletes already live.
Track Star Alexi Pappas Chases Olympic Dreams In Her New Feature Film
Pappas co-wrote, co-directed and stars in Tracktown, which follows a young runner trying to make it to the Olympics. Pappas will be competing for Greece at this summer's games.