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Great Britain's Pippa Funnell completes a water jump on Billy the Biz during crosscountry evening equestrian competition Aug. 8, 2016, at the Olympic Equestrian Center.

Some of nicest Rio digs for athletes are for the horses

May 22, 2019 at 7:54 a.m.

Their accommodations are spacious and well-constructed. They have a full-time staff catering to their needs and enjoy daily massages. They dine on food flown in especially for them. In short,...

Winnetka gold medalist Conor Dwyer has plan for Wrigley pitch

May 22, 2019 at 7:54 a.m.

Less than 24 hours after winning Olympic gold, Winnetka's Conor Dwyer said he's ready for Wrigley. The Cubs have invited Dwyer to toss the first pitch before a game after...

Why does the American flag on the U.S. Olympic Team logo have only 13 stars?

July 13, 2021 at 7:25 a.m.

Something has been missing each time Michael Phelps and his teammates stepped onto the medal podium this week. Stars. The U.S. Olympic Team logo — worn on all official team...

Left: The opening ceremony in Maracana Stadium on Aug. 5, 2016. Right: Fiji and Colombia take the field for women's rugby sevens in Deodoro Stadium on Aug. 7.

U.S. men’s volleyball remains winless after loss to Italy

May 22, 2019 at 7:52 a.m.

The U.S. men's volleyball team remains winless in the Olympic tournament after losing in four sets to Italy in pool play on Tuesday. The Americans entered the match desperate for...

Are Brazilian children excited about the Olympics? It’s academic

May 22, 2019 at 7:51 a.m.

If there's one thing you quickly learn as a journalist, it's that kids like reporters and photographers. Adults may sometimes consider us bothersome or intrusive, but kids are actually interested...

Lauren Kieffer of the United States, riding Veronica, clears a jump during the cross country event on Aug. 8, 2016.

Tough fall, stubborn horse fell U.S. equestrian team

May 22, 2019 at 7:50 a.m.

After a tough fall on the cross-country course eliminated the United States' equestrian team, U.S. rider Lauren Kieffer and her mare Veronica took a disappointed walk back to the barn....

Alev Kelter leads the U.S. onto the field to play Australia on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in women's rugby sevens at Deodoro Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Women rugby players ‘live out a dream’

May 22, 2019 at 7:48 a.m.

The U.S. women's rugby sevens team fell out of medal contention Sunday, ending its dream of standing on the podium in the sport's Olympic debut. The team lost 5-0 to...

USA's Kevin Durant and Jimmy Butler celebrate their win over Serbia in the gold medal basketball game on Aug. 21, 2016, at Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janeiro.

How North Chicago long jumper made the leap to Bermuda – and to Rio

May 22, 2019 at 7:47 a.m.

RIO DE JANEIRO — Long jumper Tyrone Smith landed Friday afternoon to find mixed news waiting for him in his email inbox. The Bermudian Olympic Committee had bestowed one of...

U.S. women’s rugby team loses, falls out of medal contention

May 22, 2019 at 7:47 a.m.

The U.S. women's rugby sevens team fell out of medal contention with 5-0 quarterfinal loss to powerhouse New Zealand Sunday at Deodoro Stadium. The difference in the match was a...

Team USA takes the field to play Australia on , Aug. 7, 2016 in women's rugby sevens at Deodoro Stadium. The Americans advanced in the competition with a 12-12 draw.

U.S. women’s rugby team advances after draw with Australia

May 22, 2019 at 7:47 a.m.

The U.S. women's rugby team advanced to the quarterfinals Sunday, following a 12-12 draw against top-seeded Australia in the final round of pool play. The American side, which won only...

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