Arts Jul 08 Christine Brennan’s new book ‘On Her Game’ chronicles rise of Caitlin Clark By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris
Nation Jul 19 Watch 8:31 The American athletes to watch during the Tokyo Olympics The opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games are just four days away. But the specter of COVID hangs over the games as more than 50 people involved, including athletes, contractors and staff, test positive. Olympics officials say they still hope…
Nation Jul 10 Watch 7:38 How U.S. women’s soccer is paving the way for pay equity in sports Fans and players gathered in New York Wednesday to celebrate the World Cup title of the U.S. women's soccer team. The repeat champions received honorary keys to the city from Mayor Bill de Blasio and expressed gratitude to their supporters…
Nation Feb 22 Watch 5:49 Here’s what made the U.S.-Canada women’s Olympic hockey match so riveting U.S. Olympic athletes won several medals Wednesday night, perhaps none more thrilling than the gold medal victory for the women's hockey team against arch rival Canada. William Brangham talks with Christine Brennan of USA Today about why she calls the… By PBS News Hour
Nation Jan 18 Watch 9:56 Gymnasts’ wrenching testimonies detail doctor’s sexual abuse, cast light on dark Olympic secret At a remarkable sentencing hearing in Michigan, more than 100 girls and women have confronted the man who abused them sexually for years about the lasting psychological scars. Larry Nassar worked for USA Gymnastics for 29 years, including as a… By PBS News Hour
Dec 05 Watch 5:57 In stunning punishment for doping, there will be no Team Russia at the 2018 Olympics By PBS News Hour Russia was slapped with an unprecedented punishment from the International Olympic Committee for systematic doping. While some Russian athletes may be allowed to compete, its national team will be banned at the upcoming winter games in South Korea and President… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 8:02 U.S. swimming scandal casts shadow over Rio, but Bolt still shines By PBS News Hour The Olympics conclude this weekend, but the news coming out of Rio is still nonstop. Four U.S. swimmers who said they had been robbed now admit fabricating their story, while Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt could earn his ninth career gold. Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 7:25 1 stunning defeat, but several historic victories for Team USA in Rio By PBS News Hour The U.S. women’s soccer team suffered a shocking defeat in an Olympic quarterfinal match on Friday. In better news for Team USA, Simone Biles triumphed in the gymnastics all-around competition, Michael Phelps earned a historic 26th career Olympic medal and… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 8:52 Team USA is hitting its marks in Rio — and hitting back at doping By PBS News Hour Team USA has been living up to expectations during the first few days in Rio de Janeiro. Judy Woodruff speaks with USA Today's Christine Brennan about initial U.S. achievements, criticism of Russian athletes in response to the doping scandal, how… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 5:17 Is Putin responsible for the IOC’s banned-athlete loophole? By PBS News Hour Last week, the IAAF voted to ban Russia’s track and field team from competing at the Rio Olympics because of a widespread doping program. Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee upheld the ban, but added a loophole of sorts: the banned… Continue watching