Breaking debuts as a new sport at the Paris Olympics Breaking got its start at block parties and clubs in the Bronx in the 1970s when DJs would take the ‘breaks’ in hip-hop songs and string them together so that people could dance to extended riffs.
Olympics update: U.S. track and field medal frenzy interrupted by COVID The U.S. track and field team has continued to secure medals; Thursday night, the team added three golds, several silvers and bronzes, and even had a new world record from 400m hurdle phenom Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
Why does Puerto Rico have its own Olympic team? It all boils down to rules set by the International Olympic Committee. Alana Wise
The Refugee Olympic Team wins its first-ever medal, thanks to boxer Cindy Ngamba Ngamba will leave Paris with a bronze medal, a historic first for the refugee team, now in its third Games. Ngamba, who lives in England, can't return to her native Cameroon because of her sexuality. Rachel Treisman
At Versailles, a grand Olympic venue dazzles spectators and competitors alike With the equestrian events in the books, the reviews are in: The temporary grandstand built on the estate of Versailles was "spectacular," "magnificent" and a source of pride for residents of France. Becky Sullivan
The grounds around a palace built by Louis XIV is hosting Olympic events The Games in Paris include one of the grandest venues to ever host an Olympic event: the grounds of Versailles, where equestrian events and the pentathlon are held in sight of the opulent palace. Becky Sullivan
As the events wind down in Paris, the excitement at the Olympics isn't waning It was a busy day at the Stade de France where U.S. track and field athletes claimed three gold medals at the Paris Summer Olympics. Leila Fadel
U.S. leads Olympic medal count in Paris but there's more to the story The U.S. now has more than 100 Olympic medals, the most of any nation. But there's a bigger story behind the medal count in Paris. Brian Mann
U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold The team's trio of star forwards — Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith — has combined for nine of 10 goals in the Olympics. But they want more: the first U.S. gold medal since 2012. Becky Sullivan
Spurred by faith and friendship, two buddies chase marathon medals in Paris When runners take their places at the starting line of the men’s Olympic marathon on Saturday, among them will be two friends and training partners, who have logged thousands of miles together. Vincent Acovino
