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The oh-so-fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex—king of the tyrant lizards—was actually a foodie, a new study suggests. Sure, the dinosaur may have…
Celebrating a gold medalist’s win? Fine. Borrowing someone’s gold medal for a sweet photo op? Permissible. But biting it? Now,…
Reddit has moved to take down nipple-slip photos of women athletes and ban a forum after VICE World News reported…
Olympic events are usually a serious affair, with members of the audience (if there is one) staying silent to avoid…
American Olympic long jumper Quanesha Burks had a go-to order at McDonald’s when she worked there ten years ago: the…
He wore beads on his neck to protest the lynching of Black people in America. He and his teammate stood…
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. A senior member of the Tokyo…
The Tokyo Games will test athletes’ resolve and discipline in more ways than one, as organizers have advised them against…
Nazuna Hashimoto feared quiet nights. When the glow of city lights dimmed in her neighborhood in Osaka, a drowning sense…
Think nap pods and free snacks are cool office perks? Think bigger. A Japanese mayor took relaxation to the next…