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Ukraine Athletes Say Beijing Games ‘Front Line’ as Russia Banned

Russian and Belarusian athletes were banned from the competition in a stunning reversal

By Bloomberg March 3, 2022

Roman Abramovich Said to Approach Buyer for Chelsea Football Club

Roman Abramovich is selling his London properties, according to British MP Chris Bryant, and a Swiss billionaire said he’s been approached about buying Chelsea Football Club. “He’s terrified of being sanctioned, which is why he’s...

By Ben Stupples & Kitty Donaldson / Bloomberg March 2, 2022

Abramovich Gives Up Some Control of Chelsea

Roman Abramovich symbolically diminished his status as Chelsea owner by appearing to take himself out of the decision-making process after facing calls to completely give up control following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Rob Harris/AP February 27, 2022

Poland, Sweden Refuse to Play Russia in World Cup Playoffs

"No more words, time to act!” Polish soccer federation president Cezary Kulesza wrote on Twitter

By Associated Press February 26, 2022

How the Sports World Is Responding to Russia's Ukraine Invasion

Sports stars around the globe have united in their condemnation of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

By Charlie Campbell February 25, 2022

U.S. Soccer to Pay $24 Million to End Women’s Equal-Pay Suit

The deal, announced Tuesday, would resolve one of the biggest legal fights over equal pay for male and female athletes in U.S. sports

By Tina Davis / Bloomberg February 22, 2022

What We Learned About COVID-19 Rules at the 2022 Olympics

Anti-COVID measures at the Beijing Games posed challenges, but showed it’s possible to keep Omicron at bay

By Chad de Guzman / Hong Kong February 21, 2022

Steelers Hire Brian Flores

The hiring comes less than three weeks after Flores, who is Black, sued the NFL and three teams over alleged racist hiring practices

By WILL GRAVES / AP February 19, 2022

U.S. Skaters File Appeal to Get Olympic Medals

The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed to The Associated Press that it was hearing the case Saturday

By EDDIE PELLS and GRAHAM DUNBAR / AP February 19, 2022

China Continues Its Surge in Pairs Figure Skating and Earns Olympic Gold

With a fresh and exciting style, China is giving Russian pairs team a challenge

By Alice Park February 19, 2022

Eileen Gu Makes Olympic History With Halfpipe Gold

She is now the first action-sports athlete to capture three medals at the same Winter Games.

By Amy Gunia February 17, 2022

Olympic Women’s Skating Concludes With Another Shocker

Medals were awarded after all as Russian skater at the center of the doping controversy finishes in fourth

By Alice Park February 17, 2022

U.S. Women's Hockey Team Settles for Silver

Canada reclaimed its place atop the women’s hockey world by capping its run through the Beijing Games with a 3-2 win over the defending champion United States.

By John Wawrow/AP February 17, 2022

Mikaela Shiffrin Skis Out of Slalom in Alpine Combined

She will leave the 2022 Games without an individual medal after participating in all five women’s events

By Howard Fendrich/AP February 17, 2022

Eileen Gu Advances to Halfpipe Finals in First Place at Beijing Olympics

Eileen Gu recorded the top score not once but twice in a competitive ski halfpipe qualifier as she chases her third medal at the Beijing Games.

By Associated Press February 17, 2022

What to Know About the 2022 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony

Here’s what to expect from the Closing Ceremony of this year’s Olympic Games

By Melissa Locker February 16, 2022

Surya Bonaly Tried to Bring Quads to Skating 30 Years Ago

Women’s figure skating at the Olympics will be all about the quads. Bonaly reveals how it all started

By Alice Park February 16, 2022

Mikaela Shiffrin Has Fastest Run in Alpine Combined Training

Next up is Thursday's combined race, which adds the times from one downhill run and one slalom run

By Daniella Matar/AP February 16, 2022

U.S. Men’s Hockey Team Eliminated by Slovakia in Quarterfinal of Beijing Olympics

The U.S. led for almost half the game before the tying goal when Slovakia pulled its goaltender for an extra attacker to play 6-on-5.

By Associated Press February 16, 2022

Doctors Cast Doubt on Russian Skater's Drug Test Contamination Claims

“It reminds me of kids I knew who said they got venereal disease from the toilet seat,” says Dr. Steven Nissen, a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic

By Alice Park February 15, 2022

U.S. Wins Gold and Silver in Men's Slopestyle

Freestyler skier Alex Hall led a 1-2 American finish in the men’s Olympic slopestyle competition with a trick on his first run where he completely stopped his rotation mid-air and went the other direction. Hall’s...

By Associated Press February 15, 2022

Olympic Women’s Figure Skating Short Program Proceeds Under Shadow of Russian Doping Controversy

The event continued as planned, despite the fact that no medals might be awarded

By Alice Park February 15, 2022

Unvaccinated Djokovic Could Skip French Open and Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic says he would forego the chance to overtake Rafael Nadal's record of 21 Grand Slam titles rather than get vaccinated

By Associated Press February 15, 2022

Russian Skater Blames Failed Drug Test on Grandfather’s Medicine

Kamila Valieva's lawyers say the Russian skater failed a doping test because of contamination from medication her grandfather was taking

By Associated Press February 15, 2022

Russian School at the Center of the Beijing Doping Scandal

With one of the gold medal favorites testing positive for a banned substance, all eyes are on the Moscow school that has produced a string of world and Olympic medalists since 2014

By Alice Park February 14, 2022

Eileen Gu Claims Second Medal With Silver in Slopestyle

Her second medal means she could still become the first action-sports athlete to capture three medals at the same Winter Games.

By Associated Press February 14, 2022

'Dirty Cheaters.' Olympians Let Loose on Kamila Valieva and the Russian Doping Controversy at the Beijing Olympics

A court’s decision to allow Russian skater who failed a drug test to continue competing isn’t sitting well with Olympians. And could damage the Olympic movement

By Alice Park February 14, 2022

2022 Was the Year Climate Broke Through at the Super Bowl

Toyota debuted its hybrid Prius for the first time at the Super Bowl in 2005, calling it “good news for planet Earth.” In 2006, there were two Super Bowl ads for new hybrids: one for...

By Kyla Mandel February 14, 2022

France Wins Gold, U.S. Bronze in Ice Dance

Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of France won gold, while Americans Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue won bronze. Both teams train together at The Ice Academy of Montreal.

By Alice Park February 14, 2022

Russian Skater Allowed to Compete After Positive Drug Test

Valieva, will take the ice in the women's figure skating event, where she is a gold medal favorite, on Tuesday

By Alice Park February 14, 2022

China Warned Against Treating Eileen Gu Like a Patriot

Veteran commentator Hu Xijin says China's honor could be at risk if the Olympic skier changes national allegiances again

By Bloomberg February 14, 2022

The Best Moments of the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Hip hop finally had its moment at the Super Bowl

By Cady Lang February 14, 2022

French Lead and U.S. in Medal Position After Rhythm Dance at Beijing Olympics

U.S. teams are in third and fourth heading into the final

By Alice Park February 12, 2022

Peng Shuai’s Denials Only Raise More Questions

With the eyes of the world on China for the Winter Olympics, tennis star Peng Shuai appeared before the international media—assuring everyone that she had never actually accused a former top Chinese Communist Party official of sexual assault.

By Chad de Guzman February 11, 2022

What Super Bowl Ads Get Wrong

Most Super Bowl ads feed the ego but starve the soul

By Bruce Horovitz February 11, 2022

Inside the School Where the Best Olympic Ice Dance Teams Train

The Ice Academy of Montreal has rocketed to popularity with an impressive track record of champions

By Alice Park February 11, 2022

The History of Speed Skaters Brittany Bowe’s and Erin Jackson's Friendship On and Off the Ice

Brittany Bowe gave up her Team USA spot in the 500-m race so Erin Jackson could make the Olympic team

By Melissa Locker February 11, 2022

Athletes in the Political Crossfire at Beijing Olympics

As competitors like Eileen Gu are finding, it was never going to be possible to avoid politics at the Winter Olympics

By Amy Gunia / Hong Kong February 11, 2022

'This Is It for Me.' Shaun White at His Last Olympics

Here's a look at all of his Olympic performances—and medals—to date

By Melissa Locker and Michael Zennie February 10, 2022

Why 2022 Olympic Bronze Medalists Are Happier Than Silver Medalists

With the Beijing Winter Olympics upon us, Team USA has made clear that it is approaching this year’s Games with a special emphasis on the mental health of its athletes. This perhaps comes as no...

By John A. List February 10, 2022

Nathan Chen Finally Gets His Gold

The 22-year-old Salt Lake City-native skated the program of his life in Beijing’s Capital Indoor Stadium on Thursday afternoon to stand on top of the podium.

By Alice Park February 10, 2022

Chloe Kim Makes History With Halfpipe Gold

The 21-year-old's win makes her the first woman to take back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the snowboard halfpipe

By Melissa Locker and Amy Gunia February 9, 2022

Inside the Fight Over an Olympic Figure Skater's Drug Test

The controversy started when the medals ceremony for the team figure skating event was delayed due to “legal issues.” Here’s what’s happened since

By Alice Park February 9, 2022

Beijing Shoppers Line Up Overnight for Olympic Mascots

The Winter Olympics mascot, a chubby panda named Bing Dwen Dwen, has become a huge hit with Chinese shoppers

By Bloomberg February 9, 2022

The NFL Fumbles and Congress Keeps Punting

Fans of the National Football League (NFL) have long complained about the organization's history of fumbling its public relations. In 2009, the organization allowed an Atlanta Falcons player, who had pleaded guilty to participating in...

By Abby Vesoulis February 8, 2022

Why Artificial Snow Is Bad for the Winter Olympics

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are the first to rely entirely on artificial snow. Here's what to know about artificial snow and its impact on the environment

By Chad de Guzman February 8, 2022

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