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Russian track and field athletes just got banned from the Rio Olympics
International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates said that Russia's anti-doping agency and athletics body were "rotten to the core," while other officials left open the possibility that individual athletes could compete.
Shooting For Respect: The Indigenous Brazilian Archers Attempting To Become Olympians
An archery program for marginalized native Brazilian youth has been more successful than expected and ultimately could produce the country's first indigenous Olympian.
Even After Achieving His NFL Dream, Marquise Goodwin Still Has Olympic Hopes
Marquise Goodwin flamed out at the 2012 Olympics even as his star rose as a football player. Now he's balancing his NFL day job with another quest for Olympic Gold.
Will Brazil's New Anti-Doping Lab Be Ready for the Rio Olympics?
After losing its WADA accreditation in 2013, Brazil's top sports doping laboratory has a new building and a bigger staff. Will it be ready for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio?
Toronto's Olympic Dreams Are Dead for Now
Mayor John Tory announced Tuesday that Toronto will not bid on the 2024 Olympics.
The Olympic Games Must Be Held in Vancouver, Washington
Boston did not want the 2024 Summer Olympics. But there is an American city—a smallish and wildly under-equipped city—that's more than ready for the challenge.
Pan Am Games Were a Success, but Toronto Should Think Twice About 2024 Olympic Bid
The Pan Am Games turned out better than what many forecasted. But that doesn't mean hosting the much more expensive Olympics would guarantee the same.
Sydney Leroux on Canada, The U.S., FIFA World Cup, and Artificial Turf
USWNT striker Sydney Leroux talks about the dangers women face by playing on artificial turf.
Is the Brazilian Government Succeeding in Making Rio Safe for Tourists
An interview with Ben Anderson, who traveled to the city for the second season of "VICE" on HBO.
Brazil Is Already Fighting the War of the Future
As Brazil prepares to host this year's World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, soldiers and police invade its crime-ridden shantytowns.