Olympics

Akron native LeBron James continues to add accomplishments to his decades-long career, bringing home his third gold medal and being named the MVP of the Olympics basketball tournament in Paris.

According to Team USA, more than a dozen Olympians hail from Ohio. They’re competing in events from swimming and track and field, to rowing and boxing.

There is a growing amount of support for the sport of jump rope to qualify as an Olympic event. An Ohio man is behind the rallying call to make it happen.

Joe Kovacs, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, and Ashley, his wife/coach, go to work with a baby monitor by their side, knowing that at any moment a practice session may be cut short by a cry for mom or dad.

Two dozen former, current and incoming Ohio State athletes will compete in Paris over the next few weeks.

William DeHart Hubbard long-jumped more than 24 feet at the 1924 Paris Olympics, becoming the first Black athlete to win a gold medal in an individual Olympic event.

Patrick Schulte, 23, was one of two goalkeepers selected to the USMNT. The team faces France for its first match on July 24.

Kyle Snyder already has one of the best resumes ever for a U.S. wrestler, and he’s just now hitting his prime.

Felix, the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in history, announced her decision on Instagram. The 36-year-old has won 11 Olympic medals over the course of her career.

The U.S. women's ice hockey team defeated Finland 4-1 on Monday. The U.S. team will go up against its longtime rival, Canada, in the gold medal game later this week.