2016 Rio Olympics

USA’s Travis Stevens Wins Silver In Men’s 81Kg Judo, First-Ever Olympic Medal In Weight Class

U.S. men's judoka Travis Stevens won a historic silver medal Tuesday at Carioca Arena 2 at Barra Olympic Park in Rio, one year…

8 years ago

Hope Solo’s Mistake Leads US To 2-2 Tie With Colombia, But Americans Still Win Group G

The U.S. women's soccer team faltered early thanks to an unlucky and embarrassing goal allowed by goalkeeper Hope Solo, then blew a…

8 years ago

Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina Ousts Serena Williams, Reigning Gold Medalist, From Rio Olympics

Serena Williams's playing performance looked significantly worse than her usual in Rio on Tuesday. Ukraine's Elina Svitolina Ousts Serena Williams, Reigning…

8 years ago

Michael Phelps Wins Record 21st Gold In 200M Butterfly, Katie Ledecky Shines As US Wins Freestyle Relay

With arms raised and a wagging finger, Michael Phelps made sure to let everyone know on Tuesday night who was still No.…

8 years ago

U.S. Gymnastics Team, Led By Simone Biles, Win Gold In Rio

The U.S. women's gymnastics team, headed by new superstar Simon Biles, somersaulted to the gold medal at the Rio Olympics Tuesday. U.S. Gymnastics…

8 years ago

OPINION: Canadian Women’s Basketball Team Could Medal In Rio

The Canadian women's basketball team qualified for its sixth Olympics in Rio. It's rare that any Canadian teams qualify for the…

8 years ago

Rafaela Silva Wins Brazil’s First Gold In Rio

Rafaela Silva won her country's first gold medal of the Olympics, and she is also the first female judoka from…

8 years ago

Watch: Aly Raisman’s Parents Get Very Stressed While Watching Her Compete In Rio

Gymnastics star Aly Raisman seemed perfectly calm during Team USA's Olympic qualifying round in Rio di Janeiro on Sunday.  Aly Raisman's Parents…

8 years ago

U.S. Women’s Rugby Finishes Fifth At Rio Olympics, Australia Beat New Zealand For Seventh Rugby Gold Medal

The U.S. women's rugby team defeated France 19-5 in Rio di Janeiro on Monday to finish fifth in the Olympic…

8 years ago

Team USA’s David Boudia, Steele Johnson Win Silver For Olympic Synchronized Diving

As they stood on the platform before their final dive at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Center in Rio on Monday, David…

8 years ago

U.S. Women’s Basketball Rout Spain 103-63 To Move To 2-0 In Rio Olympics

Diana Taurasi scored 13 points and Elena Delle Donne added 12 to lead the U.S. Women's Basketball Team to a 103-63 victory over…

8 years ago

Phil Dalhausser, U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball Player, On Getting Ready For A Match [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]

Phil Dalhausser, U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball... by uSports Phil Dalhausser, nicknamed 'The Thin Beast' for his 6'9" lean stature, qualified…

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U.S. Women’s Soccer Beat France 1-0 In First-Round Olympic Game

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team — the 2015 World Cup champions — were lucky to avoid a surprisingly powerful French team…

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Dana Vollmer, U.S. Olympic Swimmer, On Overcoming Long QT Syndrome [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]

Dana Vollmer, U.S. Olympic Swimmer, On... by uSports Team USA Olympic swimmer, Dana Vollmer, won a bronze medal in the 100…

8 years ago

Novak Djokovic Upset By Juan Martin Del Potro In First Round At Rio Olympics

Novak Djokovic was reduced to tears after crashing out of the Olympic Games following a stunning 7-6 7-6 first-round loss to Argentina's Juan Martin…

8 years ago

Team USA’s Simone Biles, Aly Raisman Qualify For All-Around Gymnastics Final In Rio

The U.S. women's gymnastics team delivered in the all-around final in Rio on Sunday, hitting all 16 routines with ease,…

8 years ago

Serena And Venus Williams Fall In First-Ever First-Round Olympics Doubles Loss

Three-time Olympic doubles champions Venus and Serena Williams suffered their first-ever Olympic loss in the first round at Rio on Sunday. The sisters fell…

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Michael Phelps Earns 19th Olympic Gold, Katie Ledecky Smashes World Record To Win Gold

Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic gold medal as a member of Team USA after capturing the 4x100 relay in Rio…

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Croatia, Defending Water Polo Olympic Champions, Beat USA 7-5 In Rio

Croatia, the defending Olympic water polo gold medalists, opened their Rio 2016 title defense with a 7-5 victory over team…

8 years ago

USA Teen Ginny Thrasher Wins First Gold Medal Of Rio Olympics

Virginia 'Ginny' Thrasher, a 19-year-old Olympian competing with Team USA, has won the first gold medal of the Rio 2016 Games,…

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