It’s been 106 years since “ice hockey,” so called to differentiate it from the game that’s played on grass, made its Olympic debut, the Winnipeg Falcons winning the historic first gold medal at ...

This article was originally published on www.mentalfloss.com as 5 Unusual Sports That Were Once Part of the Olympic Games.

The next Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, with the 2028 Summer Olympics scheduled to run from Friday, July 14 to ...

From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics.

From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the ...

We only obsess over these sports once every four years, so which Winter Olympic events are actually can't-miss TV?

Upcoming Olympic cycles include the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games and 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. Check out essential ...

Every two years, the world comes together in celebration of the Olympic Games. Established in Greece, the Olympics have been around for thousands of years. While they've evolved over time, one thing ...

Figure skating has appeared in all editions of the Winter Games, but was once a part of the Summer Olympics. (AP photo) ...

Davidson College Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition. The ...

The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to February 22. Following the Winter Games, the 2028 Summer Olympics, known as LA28, will be held in Los ...