Please, Michael Phelps, Stop Cupping
The bruises on the swimmer’s body come from a “therapy" intended to improve blood flow. It actually causes blood to clot.
Olympics 2016
Stories from the games in Rio
Fencing While Black
In 2015, Nzingha Prescod became the first African American woman to win an individual medal at the Senior World Championships. Now, she's competing for the United States in Rio.
Their Bodies, Ourselves
What to make of the combination of bedazzled femininity and ferocious athleticism that defines women’s gymnastics?
Rio 2016: Photos From the First Weekend
Over the next two weeks I’ll be featuring some amazing images from recent Olympic events. Today’s entry encompasses fencing, basketball, handball, swimming, diving, eventing, table tennis, archery, and much more.
Photos of the Rio 2016 Olympics Opening Ceremony
The games of the 31st Olympiad are now under way in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Why Some Olympians Compete Against Their Home Country
Is switching nationalities just to compete in the games in the Olympic spirit?
How to Watch the 2016 Rio Olympics
All the ways to enjoy the next two weeks of events, from rowing to rhythmic gymnastics
The Olympics Haven't Always Been an Economic Disaster
The success of Los Angeles and Barcelona’s lavish ceremonies and prudent planning set precedents that many cities have tried, and failed, to replicate.
The Olympics Have Always Been Political
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia's critics are mixing sports and politics, but the combination is as old as the games themselves.
Doping at the Olympics
The IOC says 45 additional athletes, including 23 who won medals, were caught doping when samples from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics were retested.