Rio 2016
A Heatwave Turned Tokyo's Olympics Preparations Into a Deadly Nightmare
A 50-year-old worker died this week, reportedly of heatstroke, as temperatures in Tokyo rose to an average of 94 degrees.
Ryan Lochte Gets Year Suspension After Posting Photo of Unsanctioned IV Use
The gold medal Olympic swimmer, known for doing stupid shit—surprise—did some stupid shit again.
Brazilian Court Clears Ryan Lochte of All Charges for Rio 2016 Incident
An appellate court concluded that Lochte did not lie to authorities, but rather to NBC, and therefore did not commit a crime of false communication.
Gold Medal Runner Blames Smooch Fest With Girlfriend for Drug Test Failure
"Frequently and passionately" kissing your girlfriend could exonerate you from a failed drug test. Who knew?
IOC to Rio 2016: We Will Not Help Pay Your Olympic Debt
At this week's IOC Executive Board meeting, the Rio 2016 committee asked the IOC to help settle approximately $28 million in outstanding debt. The IOC, despite receiving $4 billion in TV rights for the Games, refused.
Ryan Lochte Says Ban Was Too Harsh, and Other Dumb Stuff
In new comments on the Rio scandal, Lochte said, "Whether you want to call it extortion or we had to give them money to pay for the sign that got knocked down is your call."
Rio 2016's "Legacy" Gets Even Worse: Does Anyone Need Used Cables?
Heavily used for three weeks, neglected by owners, otherwise fine.
French Investigation Suspects Corruption in Rio 2016 Bid, Implicates Chair of 2024 Bid Committee
Once again, everything is completely fine in the Olympic movement. Nothing to see here.
How a 1978 Law Means America Will Never Have a Russia-Style Doping Scandal: Throwback Thursday
Is the difference between Russian and American sporting culture as stark as 'they're willing to cheat, and we're not'? Or is simply the case that we cheat differently?
The Rio Olympics' Unintended Legacy: Citizen Journalism
Groups like Papo Reto have made it easier for foreign journalists to highlight the many issues in Rio. The foreign coverage, in turn, gives the groups legitimacy in Brazilian media that they've never had before.
Could Unifying the Olympics and Paralympics Reignite Interest in Hosting the Games?
Something needs to change if more cities are to consider bidding to host the Olympics. Could consolidating them into a truly unified Games with the Paralympics be the answer?