Tony Martin won just one Olympic medal in his career: A silver in 2012. Now the German cyclist is auctioning it to raise money for Ukrainian children.
Author: Tom Schad, USA TODAY
Ex-NFL linebacker Parys Haralson died from stroke, coroner’s office rules
A California coroner ruled that ex-NFL linebacker Parys Haralson’s death in 2021 was caused by a stroke. The former 49ers and Saints player was 37.
‘It seems to be more extreme’: Violent sports fans are causing alarm at every level
Experts says abusive behavior at sporting events could stem from culture of aggression that exists online. “People are angry. … We cannot have it.”
World of international sports attempts to put squeeze on Russia over Ukraine invasion
Governing bodies across sports moved to bar Russia and its teams from international competition as part of a broader effort to isolate the country.
US figure skater Timothy LeDuc becomes first openly nonbinary athlete to compete at Winter Olympics
Skating with partner Ashley Cain-Gribble, Timothy LeDuc became the first openly nonbinary athlete to compete at Winter Olympics.
‘Don’t let evil adults cripple you’: Russians continue to defend Kamila Valieva, fire back at IOC president
The reaction in Russia to Kamila Valieva’s performance has, by and large, been overwhelmingly sympathetic and staunchly defensive.
IOC president Thomas Bach ‘very disturbed’ by Kamila Valieva’s performance, rips her entourage
IOC president Thomas Bach said he was “very disturbed” by Kamila Valieva’s disastrous performance, while also ripping members of her inner circle.
IOC president Thomas Bach ‘very disturbed’ by Kamila Valieva’s performance, rips her entourage
IOC president Thomas Bach said he was “very disturbed” by Kamila Valieva’s disastrous performance, while also ripping members of her inner circle.
After disastrous performance, Kamila Valieva falls to fourth, Russian teammate wins gold
With a disastrous performance in her long program, heavy gold-medal favorite Kamila Valieva dropped out of first and outside medal contention.
From Disturbed to Daft Punk: Olympic figure skaters share how they pick music for programs
The music behind a figure skating program sets the tone of a performance, shapes the choreography and even helps fuel the emotion of the skaters.