2016 olympic games
The Cult: Amir Khan
When Amir Khan won silver at the 2004 Olympics, many predicted a career without limits. With the 2016 Games upon us, it is fair to say that the erstwhile golden boy has experienced both glory and failure inside the ring.
Cops in Rio keep killing people ahead of Brazil's Olympics, report says
The Human Rights Watch report claims police are killing nearly two people a day, many of them extrajudicially. Interviews with police detail how they cover up the killings.
McIlroy Withdraws From Olympics Over Zika Virus Fears
The current world number-four was set to compete in Rio in August, but has now withdraw himself from consideration citing concerns over the Zika virus.
A Team Made Up Entirely of Refugees Will Compete at the Rio Olympics
The International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that up to 10 refugees will constitute a team that will compete like any other at the games.
Catamarans Return To Olympic Games
The new Nacra 17 class is the fastest race in Olympic sailing. It’s also the only one requiring a man and a woman crew.
The Olympics Are Screwing Rio de Janeiro’s Poorest Citizens Out of Housing
Construction for the games and a worsening housing crisis have prompted accusations that Olympic preparations are riding roughshod over Rio's most vulnerable inhabitants.