Owens, who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, was voted No. 6 among North American athletes of the 20th century by SportsCentury's distinguished 48-person panel.

The debate over who belongs on the short list of America's greatest athletes has raged for decades, across barbershops, ...

India has officially bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad. Its main competitor at this stage appears to be Doha, ...

Today is Saturday, March 28, the 87th day of 2026. There are 278 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 28, 1979, America’s worst commercial nuclear accident occurred with a partial ...

Today is Saturday, March 28, the 87th day of 2026. There are 278 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1979, America’s worst commercial nuclear accident occurred with a partial meltdown inside ...

The 2026 theme, "Rooted in Resilience," honors generations of families who have weathered hardship while remaining deeply ...

Carl Lewis emerged as the brightest star for the Americans at the L.A. Olympics with his brilliant performances and in track ...

Jesse Owens – who set four world records in a college meet with Ohio State in 1935 – was a celebrity heading into the 1936 ...

A Dutch housewife, she emulated her hero, Jesse Owens, by setting an Olympic record in track and field. By Frank Litsky This obituary was originally published on Jan. 26, 2004. It is being republished ...

Photo credit: Screenshot via WebArchive, Shop.Olympics.com. Design by Jackie Hajdenberg via JTA The governing body for the Olympics is defending its sale of a limited-edition T-shirt commemorating the ...

The governing body for the Olympics is defending its sale of a limited-edition T-shirt commemorating the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin under Adolf Hitler’s Germany. The $42 shirt, which was condemned ...