National Olympic officials try to crush U.S. probes of China doping, threaten Salt Lake Games The U.S. wants changes to the World Anti-Doping Agency after a Chinese drug scandal. Olympic officials threatened to block Salt Lake City's bid to host the 2034 Games if the U.S. criticism persists. Brian Mann
Sports The Olympic president warns of perilous future for global sport as Paris Games begin IOC President Thomas Bach says Paris is ready to go for the 2024 Summer Olympics. But in speeches this week ahead of the Games, he warned that rising global tensions threaten the Olympic movement. Brian Mann
Sports Longtime running buddies are poised to compete in the streets of Paris NPR's Juana Summers talks with US men's marathoners Conner Mantz and Clayton Young about the challenges of the Paris marathon, and their longtime friendship on and off the running course. Vincent Acovino Christopher Intagliata Juana Summers
Sports British Olympian pulls out of Paris after 'error of judgment' sparks investigation Less than a week before she was set to compete in the Paris Games, the six-time Olympic medalist in dressage was suspended from competition for her actions depicted in a video from four years ago. Emma Bowman
Arts & Life 'Gods of Tennis' explores trailblazing legends of the sport and why we remember them John McEnroe, Billie Jean King and other tennis legends discuss their legacies in a new PBS documentary series. Reena Advani
Sports The Paris Olympics have almost arrived. Here's what to watch for The Paris Olympics kick off this week. NPR's Becky Sullivan and Brian Mann preview the U.S. athletes and sports to watch, and share why this year's opening ceremony will be different than ever before. Brian Mann Becky Sullivan
Sports Olympian Jesse Owens' high school revives boys track and field The Olympic Games will soon begin. The High School where legendary track star Jesse Owens got his start is reviving the boys track and field team.
National LeBron James to be the U.S. male flag bearer at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony James, 39, is a three-time Olympic medalist. A fourth this summer would put him in a tie for most medals won by a U.S. men's basketball player. The female U.S. flag bearer will be announced Tuesday. Becky Sullivan
Sports French Olympians can’t wear hijabs. Human rights group says its discrimination A researcher for Amnesty International says France's hijab ban causes systemic issues beyond the Olympic games. Reena Advani
Sports Facing scandal and condemnation, Russia fields tiny Olympic team in Paris In 2021, Russia sent 335 athletes to the Tokyo Summer Olympics. This year? The number of competitors is just 15. Doping scandals and the Ukraine war have taken a toll on the Olympic powerhouse. Brian Mann
