2016 olympics
Bojan Bogdanovic thinks the Nets will reach playoffs -- really
Bookmakers and pundits have projected the Nets will be the worst team in the NBA. Bojan Bogdanovic predicted they’ll make the playoffs. After all, he’s spent the summer defying doubters....
Ryan Lochte's ban gets worse: Loses lots of cash, too
Ryan Lochte will forfeit $100,000 in bonus money that went with his gold medal at the Olympics as part of the punishment for his drunken encounter at a gas station...
Ryan Lochte suspended 10 months for Rio robbery tale
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte was reportedly suspended for 10 months Wednesday by the US Olympic Committee for his embarrassing gas station debacle during the Rio Games. Lochte, 32, was also...
Paralympian contemplating euthanasia following Rio Games
A Belgian Paralympic champion set to compete in the Rio Games is reportedly contemplating euthanasia after the competition. Marieke Vervoort, 37, of Belgium, has an incurable degenerative disease that left...
At just 19, Simone Biles is putting out an autobiography
The Olympic gymnast's book will reveal "how challenges in her childhood have shaped her into the young woman and role model she is today.
Aly Raisman torn between two of NFL's biggest stars
The Olympic gymnast spent time with Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and girlfriend Olivia Munn on Saturday.
Usain Bolt battled a serious infection while winning Rio golds
Party animal, ladies’ man and world-class sprinter Usain Bolt’s Olympic accomplishments this year may have been even more impressive than usual, considering what was going on behind his winning smile. Bolt...
Gabby Douglas 'doing OK' after hospitalization
The Olympian's hospitalization forced her to skip Sunday's Video Music Awards.
Tamron Hall defends Al Roker's Lochte rant
"Listen, Al Roker is one of the most sensible people you’ll ever meet."
Ryan Lochte: It's time to stop talking about Brazil
Ryan Lochte refused Tuesday to say whether he’ll return to Brazil and face charges of allegedly filing a false crime report. The controversial American swimmer, asked point-blank if he intends...
Russia's Olympians make bank reselling Putin's gift BMWs
For sale: Brand-new BMW. Would-be perk of being an Olympic medalist. Re-gifted from global strongman. It's become a tradition under President Vladimir Putin for Russia's Olympic heroes to be showered...
Fiancée: I 'hated' Michael Phelps during train-wreck phase
"There were definitely times, and I think Michael would say the same thing, where I hated him," Johnson opened up to Cosmopolitan.
Ryan Lochte joins 'Dancing with the Stars'
The disgraced swimmer signed on to the reality series prior to his scandalous stay during the Rio Olympics.
The rapper Future inspired #Phelpsface
Michael Phelps was listening to the rapper when he was photographed grimacing, hood up, headphones on, at the Olympics.
Gabby Douglas hospitalized and must skip VMAs
The Olympian is "resting comfortably" after being hospitalized for undisclosed reasons.
Olympian sells silver medal to save 3-year-old cancer patient
Malachowski wrote on Facebook: “If you help me, my silver medal may turn out to be more precious than gold for Olek.”
Usain Bolt running wild after dominating the Olympics
Usain Bolt lives as fast as he runs. The Jamaican sprinter did some record-breaking partying last week, hitting clubs in central London for a stamina-testing four nights out of five...
No confirmed Zika cases linked to Rio Olympics
GENEVA — The U.N. health agency says reports from national authorities indicate no confirmed laboratory cases of the Zika virus in anyone associated with the Rio Olympics. The World Health...
Carmelo makes bodega run in monogrammed bathrobe
Call Carmelo Anthony a robe warrior. The Knicks star strolled to a New York City convenience store with his family wearing what appears to be just a white robe with...
Rio police charge Ryan Lochte with false report of robbery
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian police charged American swimmer Ryan Lochte on Thursday with filing a false robbery report over an incident during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. A...