A little bit of antiquity plus a sprinkling of advertising dollars makes for a unique history ...

While the first known Olympics were in southern Greece in 776 BCE, the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896 ...

The Olympic spotlight captures moments of glory, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. From unexpected professions to inspiring second acts, these examples show what life looks like for athletes once ...

Relive the closing ceremony with highlights, reactions and key moments you may have missed from the Winter Olympics finale.

Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center in Milan was a hotspot for longtime collectors and curious newcomers alike.

A 2,700-year-old ancient Greek helmet of the Corinthian type discovered in ancient Olympia is now a national treasure of ...

The word "Olympics" is rooted in ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the gods would descend from Mount Olympus into the town ...

Emotional scenes unfolded at the Winter Olympics as Greek skier AJ Ginnis took to the slopes for the final run of his career.

He was named after two basketball stars, with his father hoping he would end up following in their footsteps. In a way, he ...

Madison Chock and Evan Bates make history. Chock and Bates become first skaters with two Olympic team golds for Team USA. Their journey: partners since 2011, couple since 2017, married in 2024, three ...

MILAN — Nathan MacKinnon knew he wouldn't make Canada's 2014 Olympic team as an 18-year-old NHL rookie, while Germany's Leon Draisaitl and Czechia's David Pastrnak were still a year away from being ...

The United States was looking to add more medals to its growing tally and hoped that the combination of Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson would deliver. Unfortunately, the duo was unable to medal in ...