World Feb 25 International Olympic Committee urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus By Associated Press
World Mar 10 Tentacles of Olympic cancellation would reach around globe The International Olympic Committee and local organizers say the games are on, but the clock is ticking. By Stephen Wade, Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
World Jan 09 Olympic committee details rules on political protests at the games No taking a knee at the Olympics. No hand gestures with political meaning. No disrespect at medal ceremonies. By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
World Dec 05 Watch 5:57 In stunning punishment for doping, there will be no Team Russia at the 2018 Olympics 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… By PBS NewsHour
World Jul 11 Paris and Los Angeles poised to host upcoming Summer Olympics Los Angeles and Paris are poised to host the Summer Olympics within the upcoming decade, the International Olympic Committee unanimously said Tuesday. By Amber Partida
Aug 04 Watch 10:42 Behind the shocking sexual abuse allegations facing USA Gymnastics By PBS NewsHour For years, executives in charge of gymnastics’ national governing body have been ignoring allegations of sexual abuse by coaches of young athletes, reported USA Today’s IndyStar on Thursday. Judy Woodruff speaks with investigative reporter Marisa Kwiatkowski and Nancy Hogshead-Makar, lawyer… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 3:24 News Wrap: Top ranking officer in Freddie Gray death acquitted, Nice death truck driver ‘recently radicalized’ By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 5:17 Is Putin responsible for the IOC’s banned-athlete loophole? By PBS NewsHour 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
Apr 21 Watch News Wrap: At Least 11 Missing After Oil Explosion In other news Wednesday, at least 11 people were missing after an oil rig explosion off of Louisiana's Gulf Coast. Also, Pope Benedict promised the Catholic Church would take action in the sex abuse scandal after he met with victims… Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch Chicago Loses Out On Olympics as Games Head for Rio Despite a high-profile push by President Obama and others, Chicago will not host the 2016 summer games. The Olympic Torch will instead land in Rio de Janeiro. Ray Suarez reports on the story and talks to sports writer Christine Brennan. Continue watching