IOC Stories

Jennie Finch 'Devastated' Over IOC's Decision To Keep Softball Out Of The Olympics
The 2004 and 2008 medalist is confident in the sport's future, despite it not finding a spot back into the 2020 Games. Why she's optimistic >>
The New Pingpong Diplomacy: Americans, Iranians Come Together To Save Wrestling
When the IOC dropped wrestling from the 2020 Olympic slate, unlikely partnerships were formed. Their big event this week >>
Olympic Champion Wrestler Returns Gold Medal
Valentin Yordanov is sending back his first-place prize from the 1996 Olympics as a form of protest. Jabs IOC in statement >>

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Why Soccer Is The Last Sport For Grown-Ups

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Bullying Victims Fight Back With Help From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Royalty

How one child stood up for himself by using moves he learned from UFC's founding Gracie family. >>

Jeremy Lin: His Impact On Changing The Perception Of The Asian American Male

His stunning success in the NBA helps break the stereotype of their being geeky and socially inept. >>

From Another Era And Another Sport, A Sex Abuse Scandal Still Inflicting Pain Today

Before Jerry Sandusky, there was Donald Fitzpatrick, the longtime Red Sox clubhouse manager who lured at least a dozen boys into two decades of systemic sexual abuse. >>

Weeknight At Burnie's: My Evening As A Mascot For Reigning NBA Champion Miami Heat

For one game, our intrepid reporter gets to share the big stage with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade -- sort of. >>