More Than Birdies And Backyards: This Olympian Will School You On Badminton
Howard Shu, the sole U.S. men's singles player in badminton, is hoping to make an impact in a sport that's largely dominated by Asian countries.
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No Dorms For U.S. Basketball Teams; They'll Stay On A Cruise Ship In Rio
This isn't the first time the U.S. men's basketball team is staying outside the Athletes' Village where most Olympians will be housed in Rio.
First-Time Olympian Jackie Galloway Looks To Win Gold In Taekwondo
Among the first-time Olympians for team USA is Jackie Galloway. The 20-year-old college student thinks she can take home gold in taekwondo.
Russian Athletes Await Decision On Status To Compete In Rio Olympics
Confusion surrounds many Russian athletes in Rio, whose status to compete in the Olympics remains unclear. Individual sports federations are trying to determine who's eligible to compete with only days left before the games begin. Some athletes have appealed their suspensions.
Dubious Olympic Record: More Than 110 Russian Athletes Barred From Rio
Russians have been banned in a host of sports at the Summer Games, with track and field, rowing and weightlifting hit the hardest.
Usain Bolt's Agent Says The 100-Meter Champ Has Never Run A Mile
The Jamaican six-time Olympic gold medalist may display the ultimate in speed when it comes to the 100-meter and 200-meter events, but, his agent says, "Usain has never run a mile."
Olympic Victory And Defeat, Frame By Frame
The rush of victory or crush of defeat in the Olympics can flash by very quickly. But if you slow those moments down, there's a lot to learn about human behavior.
In Women's Water Polo, Americans Aim For A Repeat
American women are expected to dominate team sports at the Olympics. That includes water polo, where they are defending champions and have medaled every time since the sport was introduced in 2000.
The Australian Olympic Team Is Having A Rough Week
First, the Australian team's move-in was delayed. Then they had to evacuate because of a fire in their building. Now their delegation head says several items were stolen after they fled from the fire.
U.S. Olympian Kim Rhode Takes Her Shot At History To Dispel Stigma
If Rio goes well for her, Olympic shooter Kim Rhode could become the first person to medal in six consecutive Summer Games. But Rhode is looking beyond the personal accolades.