Olympic Gold Medalist Jim Hartung Dies at 65
Jim Hartung, a key member of the USA's historic 1984 Olympic gold medal-winning gymnastics team, has passed away at 65. A Nebraska legend and longtime coach.
Jim Hartung, a key member of the USA's historic 1984 Olympic gold medal-winning gymnastics team, has passed away at 65. A Nebraska legend and longtime coach.
Swiss snowboarder Ueli Kestenholz, who won bronze at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, has died aged 50 after being caught in an avalanche in the Lötschental valley. Read the full tribute.
UK Sport sets ambitious target of up to eight medals for Team GB at the 2026 Winter Olympics, backed by world champions Mia Brookes and Zoe Atkin. Discover Britain's top contenders.
A historic bar at the Crans-Montana resort, a proposed 2038 Winter Olympic venue, has been destroyed by fire. The blaze raises safety concerns as Switzerland prepares its bid.
Switzerland is in exclusive talks with the IOC to host the 2038 Winter Olympics, with Crans-Montana set for downhill events. Read the full bid details.
American skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender claims a Canadian coach manipulated a qualifying event, costing her a place at her sixth Winter Olympics. Read the full story on the latest US-Canada sporting clash.
A 55-year-old security guard has died during a freezing shift at a construction site near a 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic venue. Italy's minister demands a full investigation.
Lindsey Vonn, 41, claims her 84th World Cup win in Austria, leading the standings and becoming the clear favourite for the Winter Olympics. Read the full story.
US snowboard star Chloe Kim dislocates shoulder in training, casting doubt on her historic bid for a third consecutive Olympic gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026.
Amber Glenn reclaimed the US women's short program record with 83.05 points, edging out world champion Alysa Liu. The national championships are the final Olympic team selection event.
IIHF president confirms Olympic ice hockey arenas may not be fully ready for Milan-Cortina 2026, with reduced seating and NHL concerns over ice quality and dimensions. Read the latest updates.
Aerial skier Reilly Flanagan and cross-country skier Hannah Price represent Australia's underdog spirit in a last-ditch effort to qualify for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
Dive into the answers for this week's brain-teasing Saturday quiz, covering topics from British history to Olympic sports and chart-topping music. How many did you get right?
Ice hockey's biggest stars, including Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid, will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the NHL ends its 12-year hiatus. Discover the teams aiming for gold.
Mexican authorities seize dozens of high-value motorcycles in the hunt for Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. A $15m reward is offered.
Olympic legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are reportedly set to be knighted and made a dame in the King's New Year Honours, nearly 50 years after their iconic gold medal win. Read the full story.
World Triathlon and the PTO forge a historic alliance, creating a new Triathlon World Tour and targeting inclusion of the T100 long-distance event in the Olympic programme as soon as the 2032 Brisbane Games.
Coastal rowing, a dynamic new discipline inspired by surf and beach sports, has been officially added to the programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Discover how this exciting format will change the sport.
Lindsey Vonn extends her World Cup downhill lead with a third-place finish in France, sharpening expectations for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Read the full race analysis.
Mikaela Shiffrin secures her 105th World Cup victory, winning by 1.55 seconds. She has won all four slaloms this season by margins exceeding a full second. Read more on her historic run.
The Starmus festival, co-founded by Brian May, announces a new award honouring the late Jane Goodall. The medal will recognise global efforts to improve the planet, with the first winners revealed in October 2025.
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee stunned with a 2:06:38 marathon in Valencia, becoming the second-fastest Briton in history behind only Mo Farah. Discover his incredible journey.
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games have secured over $2bn in sponsorship revenue, exceeding targets ahead of schedule. Discover how major brands are backing the event and the innovative changes planned.
A damning report reveals deep distrust in FIFA and the IOC over handling athletes convicted of sexual offences, as the 2026 World Cup final venue is confirmed. Read the full investigation.
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have unveiled their official slogan, 'Believe, Belong, Become'. Discover the vision behind the motto and its significance for Queensland.
The pool stage draw for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia has been made at a VIP event hosted by John Eales. Discover the fixtures and key dates.
Shareholders of South African conglomerate Bidvest have voted against reimbursing three directors for $59,000 spent on attending the Paris 2024 Olympics. Discover the details of the revolt.
Mikaela Shiffrin extends her perfect slalom record with dominant victory at Copper Mountain, Colorado. The American star secures her 104th World Cup win ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics.
Great Britain mourns Imran Sherwani, the hockey legend who scored twice in the 1988 Olympic final. His family continues raising Alzheimer's awareness. Read his incredible story.
London developers reveal plans for a new hotel at the foot of Wembley Stadium's Olympic Steps. The project promises a larger public square and construction could start in 2026.