Clff-Diving World Series in Paris
An unusual sport has moved from mountain cliffs to big cities
Sports and Competitions
Paris serious about Seine swimming
Paris is investing €1.4 billion in an ambitious plan to make the Seine safe enough for Olympic swimmers
Paris adds bike lanes for Olympics
Paris is ramping up its bike lane construction to encourage visitors to cycle to Olympic events around town.
Olympic torch run to start in Marseille
A three-masted sailing ship will bring the flame from Greece to start its run to Paris for the opening ceremonies
Riding the Waves in Munich
In Munich's Englischer Garten, there's a well-established, if miniature, surfer culture
Olympics shifting Tour de France finish
The Tour de France will take a one-year detour to Nice to make way for the 2024 Olympics in Paris
Paris Olympics: Green light and cost-cutting
There's a go-ahead for a spectacular opening, but also a warning that funds will be watched closely
Austrian glacier closed for skiing
Extreme weather has caused a canceled ski season and dangerous summer hiking
Now they've seen everything...
Venice has seen, and apprehended, its first power surfboarders
Paris Olympics tickets: December
With two years before opening day, Paris is moving ahead with plans for ticket sales, and pledges to solve cost and security issues.
Paris Olympics: Cheaper tickets, bigger opening
Paris is shaping its Olympic plans to include inexpensive tickets and a wide-open Opening Ceremony river parade
The National Western Stock Show, Denver
Samantha shows some pictures from her visit to the National Western Stock Show Western Trade Show held every January.
Winter Olympics will take place in 'bubble'
Athletes and all others connected with the games will be isolated from all outsiders for the duration of the game; no foreign spectators allowed.
Can the Seine be safe for swimming?
With nearly three years to go, there's solid hope the Olympic open-water swimming events can take place in the Seine.
Japan: No fans at Tokyo Olympics
Because of crisis conditions in the capital, events will be played without spectators.