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Olympics
Olympics
Jim Thorpe, 'the greatest athlete in the world,' reinstated as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds
Jim Thorpe was stripped of his 1912 Olympic medals for violations of strict amateurism rules. It was described as the first major international sports scandal.
Luzerne County
Davis Motyka From Wyoming Seminary On U17 USA Greco-Roman World Team
Motyka heads to Rome, Italy at the end of July for the World Cadet Wrestling Championships
Olympics
Figure skating minimum age raised before next Olympics
The change was coming even before the controversy surrounding 15-year-old Kamila Valieva at this year's Winter Olympics.
Olympics
Most decorated American in Olympic track and field to retire: 'One last run'
Felix said she's running her last season for women — and one very important person.
Olympics
After an 'insane 11 years,' Olympic figure skater retires at 16
Despite Alysa Liu's young age, she's been skating for more than a decade.
Featured Videos
Published: 12:23 PM EST February 20, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 20: Winter Games come to a close
Published: 1:52 AM EST February 20, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Diggins, Meyers Taylor win final US medals of Olympics
Published: 1:38 AM EST February 19, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US gets more halfpipe medals, strong bobsled start
Published: 11:50 PM EST February 18, 2022
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: Pairs figure skating, hockey, bobsled medals decided
Published: 1:37 AM EST February 18, 2022
Beijing Preview, Feb. 18: Shiffrin's final shot; 4 Americans in halfpipe final
Published: 1:35 AM EST February 18, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 17: Women's figure skating drama; Eileen Gu makes history
Published: 2:20 AM EST February 17, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 16: US-Canada women's hockey gold medal game
Published: 12:08 AM EST February 17, 2022
Beijing Preview, Feb. 17: Women's figure skating free skate
Published: 2:22 AM EST February 16, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 15: US stunned in hockey quarterfinal
Published: 12:15 AM EST February 16, 2022
Beijing Preview, Feb. 16: US vs. Canada for hockey gold again
Published: 2:57 AM EST February 15, 2022
Beijing Preview, Feb. 15: Women's figure skating begins
Published: 2:41 AM EST February 15, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 14: Surprise podium finisher adds to US medal count
Published: 12:23 PM EST February 20, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 20: Winter Games come to a close
Published: 1:52 AM EST February 20, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Diggins, Meyers Taylor win final US medals of Olympics
Published: 1:38 AM EST February 19, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US gets more halfpipe medals, strong bobsled start
Published: 11:50 PM EST February 18, 2022
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: Pairs figure skating, hockey, bobsled medals decided
Published: 1:37 AM EST February 18, 2022
Beijing Preview, Feb. 18: Shiffrin's final shot; 4 Americans in halfpipe final
Published: 1:35 AM EST February 18, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 17: Women's figure skating drama; Eileen Gu makes history
Published: 2:20 AM EST February 17, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 16: US-Canada women's hockey gold medal game
Published: 12:08 AM EST February 17, 2022
Beijing Preview, Feb. 17: Women's figure skating free skate
Published: 2:22 AM EST February 16, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 15: US stunned in hockey quarterfinal
Published: 12:15 AM EST February 16, 2022
Beijing Preview, Feb. 16: US vs. Canada for hockey gold again
Published: 2:57 AM EST February 15, 2022
Beijing Preview, Feb. 15: Women's figure skating begins
Published: 2:41 AM EST February 15, 2022
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 14: Surprise podium finisher adds to US medal count
Ukraine
Athletes threaten to boycott if Russia, Belarus allowed to compete; Paralympics boots them from Games
The International Paralympic Committee reversed course less than a day after saying athletes from Russia and Belarus would be able to compete.
Ukraine
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
“Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine,” FIFA and UEFA said.
Ukraine
Athletes threaten to boycott if Russia, Belarus allowed to compete; Paralympics boots them from Games
The International Paralympic Committee reversed course less than a day after saying athletes from Russia and Belarus would be able to compete.
Ukraine
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
“Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine,” FIFA and UEFA said.
Olympics
After 'chilling' scene at Olympics, Kamila Valieva thanks coaches for support
After she failed to medal in the women's competition, viewers were heartbroken to see the teen be coldly chastised by her coach as she walked off the rink.
Wayne County
Wayne County native heading to 2022 Paralympic Winter Games
Newswatch 16's Courtney Harrison spoke with Mike Minor about the challenges he'll face on and off his snowboard in this year's games.
Olympics
After 'chilling' scene at Olympics, Kamila Valieva thanks coaches for support
After she failed to medal in the women's competition, viewers were heartbroken to see the teen be coldly chastised by her coach as she walked off the rink.
Wayne County
Wayne County native heading to 2022 Paralympic Winter Games
Newswatch 16's Courtney Harrison spoke with Mike Minor about the challenges he'll face on and off his snowboard in this year's games.
Olympics
What is the marching order for the Closing Ceremony at the Winter Olympics?
Greece traditionally leads the parade, regardless of its place in the alphabet, because that is where the Olympics originated. The host country enters last.
Olympics
What Team USA wore at the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics
Diehard Team USA fans can purchase the puffy, buffalo plaid jackets online.
Olympics
What is the marching order for the Closing Ceremony at the Winter Olympics?
Greece traditionally leads the parade, regardless of its place in the alphabet, because that is where the Olympics originated. The host country enters last.
Olympics
What Team USA wore at the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics
Diehard Team USA fans can purchase the puffy, buffalo plaid jackets online.
Olympics
Why Russian anthem wasn't played at Closing Ceremony medal presentation
Because Russia is competing again as the Russian Olympic Committee, the rules for medal ceremonies are a bit different.
Olympics
Beijing's Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
Unlike the first pandemic Olympics in Tokyo, which featured empty seats at the opening and closing, a modest crowd populated the seats of the “Bird’s Nest."
Olympics
Here's the final medal count of the Beijing Winter Olympics
The women led the way for Team USA, picking up most of the medal haul at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Olympics
Why Russian anthem wasn't played at Closing Ceremony medal presentation
Because Russia is competing again as the Russian Olympic Committee, the rules for medal ceremonies are a bit different.
Olympics
Beijing's Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
Unlike the first pandemic Olympics in Tokyo, which featured empty seats at the opening and closing, a modest crowd populated the seats of the “Bird’s Nest."
Olympics
Here's the final medal count of the Beijing Winter Olympics
The women led the way for Team USA, picking up most of the medal haul at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
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