Here is the latest Olympic News from NBC Sports.
Rory McIlroy skips Rio Olympics due to Zika virus
“A risk I am unwilling to take.”
Two Olympic silver medalists out of U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials
They both were beaten by Russians in London.
Calgary explores possible 2026 Winter Olympic bid
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Calgary is looking at hosting another Winter Olympics. The city council voted Monday to spend up to $5 million on an exploration committee to study a possible bid for the 2026 Winter Games. Calgary was the host city of the 1988 Winter Olympics. The Canadian Sport Tourism Authority says it will […]
Russian Olympic boss takes swipe at Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay
“From the perspective of Russian athletes, it is an extreme injustice and humiliation.”
Zlatan Ibrahimovic to skip Rio Games, quit international soccer
He had been named in a provisional Swedish squad for the Olympics.
Rio 2016 apologizes for using jaguar in Olympic torch relay after it was shot dead
The jaguar was shot dead shortly after appearing at a torch relay event in Manaus.
Aly Raisman takes advice from Tom Brady, eyes another Olympics
Most U.S. women’s gymnasts don’t return for a second Games. Yet Aly Raisman and Gabby Douglas are still here.
Yelena Isinbayeva sets world lead in first pole vault since 2013
Isinbayeva is still not eligible for the Olympics due to the Russian ban.
Missy Franklin, Jordan Spieth, Neymar drafted by Harlem Globetrotters
NBC sideline reporter Craig Sager included as an honorary draft pick.
U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials broadcast schedule
In eight nights, Olympians will be determined in 26 individual events.
Michael Phelps completes probation for DUI
The 18-time gold medalist pleaded guilty in 2014 to driving under the influence.
Ten gymnasts to watch at P&G Women’s Championships
The competition starts Friday on NBC Sports.
IOC opens door for Russia track and field at Olympics
“When it comes to the Olympic Games, all athletes then are part of the team of the Russian Olympic Committee.”
Star Olympians continue to highlight ESPN’s Body Issue
Basketball stars Dwyane Wade and Elena Delle Donne among the Olympians.
Troy Dumais chases more Olympic history as career winds down
Dumais trails in both of his events going into the Olympic Trials finals.
U.S. Olympic men’s volleyball team named; Reid Priddy sets age record
The U.S. won gold in 2008 but lost in the quarterfinals in 2012.
U.S. Olympic team surpasses 200 athletes as 21 rowers added
The entire Olympic team will eventually include more than 500 athletes.
Karolyi Ranch film to premiere on NBC
“The Ranch: Home of an American Sports Dynasty” is the title of the one-hour documentary.
Stolen Olympic gold medal found by 6-year-old girl
Joe Jacobi’s medal was stolen from inside his car two weeks ago.
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