Every Country's Best Basketball Player
Slovenia's Luka Doncic (77) drives up court past France's Nicolas Batum (5) during a men's basketball semifinal round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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AP
There are ballers all across the globe.
Coolest Photos of Olympic Highlights From the Past Decade
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These are the best Olympics highlight photos from the past decade for an in-depth look at the fierce competition.
Where Are They Now: 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
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You won't believe what happened to the "Miracle On Ice" players after they won the gold.
Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games by the Numbers
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The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games brought together athletes from all over the world to compete in winter sports on a global stage.
Greatest Winter Olympics Moments of All Time
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The Winter Olympics have been a source of inspiration for sports fans all over the world since 1924.
Fastest Downhill Skiers of All Time
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The fastest downhill skiers of all time have captured our imaginations as some of the most daring athletes we've ever seen.
Most Unique Figure Skating Dresses
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Figure skating fashion just keeps getting better.
Dorothy Hamill Isn't the Greatest Figure Skater of All Time
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Dorothy Hamill was one of the greatest figure skaters, but she isn't the GOAT. So who is?
These Jim Thorpe Stats Are Still Unreal
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Jim Thorpe was a champion among champions.
You've Never Seen Olympians Like This Before
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Instagram
This is what happened before and after the highlights in Tokyo.
30 Most Controversial Olympians of All Time
These Olympic athletes rankled the system in one way or another.
Greatest Olympian From Every Country
Mark Baker
AP Photo
Who are the Olympic GOATs?
87 Funny Olympics Memes
Cue the Olympics memes, and get ready to laugh at some very real truths about the Olympics and their many fans.
30 Greatest U.S. Olympians of All Time
Few American athletes are put on a higher pedestal than those who win Olympic gold medals.
Ronda Rousey and 19 Other Ultra Popular Female Athletes
Mark J. Terrill
AP
Ronda Rousey was the UFC's first women's champion. And she's still dominating the world.
30 Weirdest Olympic Sports of All Time
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Twitter
Not every sport played at the Olympics is meant for the mainstream, and some of them are downright weird.
Greatest High Jumpers of All Time
They wowed us with their ability and keep raising the bar on the world's biggest stages.
Strongest Weightlifters in Olympics History
The super heavy weightlifters of the summer Olympic final in Munich on Sept. 6, 1972, during the winners ceremony in the Munich fair hall. From left; second place German Rudolf Mang, gold medal winner Vasily Alekseyev of Soviet Union, and third placed East German Gerd Bonk. (AP Photo)
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They did a lot more than just pull their own weight.
Fastest Swimmers in Olympics History
They swim better than most people walk.
Fastest High School Sprinters of All Time
Eric Gay
AP Photo
The fastest high school sprinters in history went on to do great things.
Best Sports Role Models of All Time
They are worthy of adulation and emulation.
Biggest Sports Events Ever Canceled
Let the games begin. Well, not always.
Greatest Women's Gymnasts of All Time
They excelled on the world's biggest stage.
Greatest Sports Photos of All Time
A picture is worth a thousand words. But in sports, a picture also can be worth a thousand emotions.
Harshest Punishments in Sports History
Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose.
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Associated Press
An athlete's fall from grace can be as compelling as the games. But the penalties don't always fit the crime.
Greatest Olympians of All Time
Many athletes have had golden efforts at the Olympics, but only the most dominating become legends forever.
The Most Hilarious Sports Tweets of All Time
Laugh at the thrill of social media victory and the agony of social media defeat.