Arlington Public Schools adds Ultimate Frisbee as an official school sport
While most school districts are cutting extracurricular activities to save money, Arlington Public Schools is adding one to its roster for middle and high schools – Ultimate Frisbee.
While most school districts are cutting extracurricular activities to save money, Arlington Public Schools is adding one to its roster for middle and high schools – Ultimate Frisbee.
Katie Ledecky throws out first pitch as Nationals host Orioles
Swimmer Katie Ledecky threw out the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday night before the Washington Nationals hosted the Baltimore Orioles.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky threw out the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday night before the Washington Nationals hosted the Baltimore Orioles.
Homecoming for 'Final Five' Olympian Simone Biles
Olympics medal winner Simone Biles has returned to the Houston area and residents are showing their support in a multitude of ways.
Olympics medal winner Simone Biles has returned to the Houston area and residents are showing their support in a multitude of ways.
Olympic star Katie Ledecky to throw out first pitch at Wednesday's Nationals-Orioles game
Fresh off winning four golds and a silver medal at the Rio Olympic Games, hometown hero Katie Ledecky will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday evening’s game between the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles.
Fresh off winning four golds and a silver medal at the Rio Olympic Games, hometown hero Katie Ledecky will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday evening’s game between the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles.
Nationals place Stephen Strasburg on 15-day DL with elbow soreness
The Washington Nationals placed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 15-day disabled list Monday with right elbow soreness. Right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole from Triple-A Syracuse.
The Washington Nationals placed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 15-day disabled list Monday with right elbow soreness. Right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole from Triple-A Syracuse.
Speedo, 3 other sponsors drop Ryan Lochte after Rio incident
Speedo is the first major company to drop its sponsorship of swimmer Ryan Lochte.
Speedo is the first major company to drop its sponsorship of swimmer Ryan Lochte.
Local athletes win big at Rio Olympics
The Rio Olympics are drawing to a close Sunday, and local athletes made a huge impression during the games' two weeks!
The Rio Olympics are drawing to a close Sunday, and local athletes made a huge impression during the games' two weeks!
Simone Biles to carry flag at Olympics closing ceremonies
One more honor awaits Simone Biles at the Rio Games. The five-time gymnastics medalist — four of them gold — will carry the U.S. flag into Sunday's closing ceremony, the U.S. Olympic Committee announced Saturday.
One more honor awaits Simone Biles at the Rio Games. The five-time gymnastics medalist — four of them gold — will carry the U.S. flag into Sunday's closing ceremony, the U.S. Olympic Committee announced Saturday.
In Bolt's shadow, US team keeps raking in medals
In the shadow of mighty Usain Bolt, Allyson Felix achieved something unprecedented in women's track and field Friday by winning her fifth Olympic gold medal.
In the shadow of mighty Usain Bolt, Allyson Felix achieved something unprecedented in women's track and field Friday by winning her fifth Olympic gold medal.
UGA's Bentz releases statement regarding Rio incident
Officials in Brazil indicted two U.S. Olympic athletes Thursday. Swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen were indicted for falsely reporting a crime.
Officials in Brazil indicted two U.S. Olympic athletes Thursday. Swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen were indicted for falsely reporting a crime.
After apology, questions about future loom for Ryan Lochte
U.S swimmer Ryan Lochte has apologized for his behavior surrounding a late-night incident at a Rio de Janeiro gas station, saying he should have been more careful and candid about how he described what happened.
U.S swimmer Ryan Lochte has apologized for his behavior surrounding a late-night incident at a Rio de Janeiro gas station, saying he should have been more careful and candid about how he described what happened.
Md. native Helen Maroulis wins 1st US gold in women's wrestling
It took a moment for Helen Maroulis' accomplishment to sink in. The American defeated Japan's Saori Yoshida 4-1 in the 53-kilogram freestyle final to win the first-ever gold medal for a United States women's wrestler and derail Yoshida's quest for a fourth straight gold.
It took a moment for Helen Maroulis' accomplishment to sink in. The American defeated Japan's Saori Yoshida 4-1 in the 53-kilogram freestyle final to win the first-ever gold medal for a United States women's wrestler and derail Yoshida's quest for a fourth straight gold.
Brazilian police say Lochte, US swimmers were not robbed
Brazilian police said Thursday that swimmer Ryan Lochte and U.S. teammates were not robbed after a night of partying, and said the incident appeared to stem from an encounter caught on security cameras that showed the Olympians breaking into a gas station bathroom.
Brazilian police said Thursday that swimmer Ryan Lochte and U.S. teammates were not robbed after a night of partying, and said the incident appeared to stem from an encounter caught on security cameras that showed the Olympians breaking into a gas station bathroom.
2 US swimmers taken off flight from Brazil amid robbery probe
The U.S. Olympic Committee says two American swimmers were taken off their flight from Brazil by local authorities amid an investigation into a reported robbery involving Ryan Lochte and his teammates.
The U.S. Olympic Committee says two American swimmers were taken off their flight from Brazil by local authorities amid an investigation into a reported robbery involving Ryan Lochte and his teammates.
'Awesome Hour' on the track as US captures 6 Olympic medals
Tianna Bartoletta reflected on her first Olympic title and a rush of American medals and gave it a catchy name: "awesome hour." In a span of about 60 minutes Wednesday night, the Americans hauled in a bevy of medals.
Tianna Bartoletta reflected on her first Olympic title and a rush of American medals and gave it a catchy name: "awesome hour." In a span of about 60 minutes Wednesday night, the Americans hauled in a bevy of medals.
Father: Lochte back in US; Rio judge orders passports held
The father of American swimmer Ryan Lochte said Wednesday his gold medal-winning son arrived back in the United States before a Brazilian judge ordered that Lochte and U.S. teammate Jimmy Feigen stay in Brazil as authorities investigate their claim they were robbed during the Olympics.
The father of American swimmer Ryan Lochte said Wednesday his gold medal-winning son arrived back in the United States before a Brazilian judge ordered that Lochte and U.S. teammate Jimmy Feigen stay in Brazil as authorities investigate their claim they were robbed during the Olympics.
Simone Manuel returns to Houston after Olympic gold medal win
Swimmer Simone Manuel arrives on U.S. soil to George Bush Intercontinental Airport as a history-making athlete. Manuel, 20, who won the Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle event, was the first African American woman to accomplish that feat.
Swimmer Simone Manuel arrives on U.S. soil to George Bush Intercontinental Airport as a history-making athlete. Manuel, 20, who won the Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle event, was the first African American woman to accomplish that feat.
Hometown Olympic hero Katie Ledecky returns after gold-medal performance in 2016 Rio Games
Hometown Olympic hero Katie Ledecky returned home Wednesday after gold-medal performance in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Hometown Olympic hero Katie Ledecky returned home Wednesday after gold-medal performance in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Report: Robert Griffin III filing for divorce
There have been a lot of changes for NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III – both in his sports career and apparently in his personal life as well.
There have been a lot of changes for NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III – both in his sports career and apparently in his personal life as well.
Katie Ledecky is Stanford freshman's mystery match roommate
Stanford University has a unique way of assigning roommates to first-year students. Incoming freshmen have no idea who they will be living with until move-in day. That means someone will soon be surprised to learn their new roommate is Olympic superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky. Note to new roomy: Katie is going to need a little extra space for those 5 gold medals (4 from Rio and one from...
Stanford University has a unique way of assigning roommates to first-year students. Incoming freshmen have no idea who they will be living with until move-in day. That means someone will soon be surprised to learn their new roommate is Olympic superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky. Note to new roomy: Katie is going to need a little extra space for those 5 gold medals (4 from Rio and one from...