Arizona athletes increase USA medal count
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Sixteen Arizona athletes are competing at the Olympic Games and working to ensure Team USA comes home with as many medals as possible. Take a look at their progress.
Taurasi: ‘Underdog’ approach powers 24-year streak
RIO DE JANEIRO -- The last time the U.S. women’s basketball team lost an Olympic game, the WNBA didn’t even exist.
Phelps achieves ‘closure’ in Rio, ready to coach at ASU
RIO DE JANEIRO — In winning his 23rd gold medal Saturday night, Michael Phelps put an exclamation point on his historic Olympic swim career.
USA House entertains behind closed doors
RIO DE JANEIRO - Just steps away from the sands of Ipanema Beach sits the USA House, offering athletes, families, U.S. Olympic legends, sponsors and donors a home away from home during the games along with a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro from the rooftop deck.
Former ASU diver hopes to make splash for Team Italy
RIO DE JANEIRO — Italian diver Mikis Benedetti’s road to Rio started in Rome. Benedetti lived in the Italian capital from birth until he arrived at Arizona State in 2005.
Mercury stars Taurasi and Griner relish shared Olympic experience
RIO DE JANEIRO — In talking about her dominant performance in Team USA’s victory over Serbia earlier this week, guard Diana Taurasi saw an opportunity to make a joke at her teammate Brittney Griner’s expense.
Gallery: Best of Rio, Week 1
Take a look at some of the best photos taken by Cronkite News reporters on location in Rio de Janeiro covering all things related to the 2016 Olympics and the culture of Rio.
Gallery: Best of Rio, Aug. 12
Take a look at some of the best photos taken by Cronkite News reporters on location in Rio de Janeiro covering all things related to the 2016 Olympics and the culture of Rio.
Olympics way of life for ASU grad
RIO DE JANEIRO — No matter how many Olympics Greg Harney attends, it is always the athletes from his alma mater who catch his eye.
New aircraft designed specifically for athletes
RIO DE JANEIRO — Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company turned heads from the Olympics for a moment earlier this week to its new SportJet, a plane custom-designed to carry professional athletes.
Olympian reunited with golf clubs, set to compete Wednesday
RIO DE JANEIRO - Former Arizona State University golfer Anna Nordqvist has been reunited with her golf clubs, just days before she is set to compete in the Olympics.
Tempe native Dorman takes silver, parents overjoyed
RIO DE JANEIRO – When he was little, Sam Dorman would get nervous before dive meets. He would look up at his parents, Paul and Marla, for support and they would always respond with a thumbs up.
