After the hugely successful Olympics and Paralympics, London now must try to deliver on its promise of using the games to help transform a long-blighted part of the city
Out of the Olympic Pool, Can Michael Phelps Still Grow Swimming?
He’s sworn off swimming competitively (for now). But that doesn’t mean he won’t be the world’s best ambassador for the sport
Tokyo, Istanbul or Madrid: Who Will Host the 2020 Summer Olympics?
Never mind London and forget about Rio: Which city will win the bid for the 2020 Games?
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Bobsledder Kicked Out of Olympics for Doping
Italian William Frullani kicked out of Sochi
Sochi Suits America’s Top Female Skier
With Lindsey Vonn sidelined, Julia Mancuso is primed to succeed in the Olympic Games. But first she’s got to worry about a pair of boots
Olympic Diver Tom Daley Announces He’s Dating A Man
The 19-year-old Olympic medalist — and noted heartthrob — made the announcement on YouTube
Yes, Journalists, You Can Instagram the 2014 Sochi Olympics
No need to hide your phone under the table — sharing photos is very much allowed, despite previous reports
Olympic Torch Lands Back on Earth
It was launched Thursday as part of a Russian stunt before the 2014 Winter Olympics
Get in Gear: How to Compete (Or At Least Dress) Like an Olympian
If seeing all those toned bodies at this past summer’s London Games inspires you to go from spectator to contender, TIME has put together a list of equipment used in the Olympics and Paralympics. This way, even if you can’t compete like an elite athlete, you can at least look like one
After London 2012, Will Sponsors and Media Finally Embrace the Paralympics?
Long regarded as secondary to the Olympic Games, the Paralympics have reached new levels of esteem at London 2012.
Why Murderball is The Hottest Ticket at the Paralympics
The sport dubbed Murderball, formally known as wheelchair rugby, is winning an ever-growing legion of fans as it breaks all assumptions people may have about disabled athletes