Dick Button, first U.S. Olympic figure skating gold medalist, dies at 95
Dick Button, the legendary figure skater who became the first American to win Olympic gold in the sport, has died at age 95, according to The New York Times and The Washington Post, citing ...
Dick Button, US figure skating pioneer, will always be 'godfather of this sport'
Dick Button, a two-time Olympic champion in figure skating, embodied the sport. He is the 'godfather of this sport,' Tara ...
Dick Button dies at 95: Olympic gold medalist was figure skating's superstar and professor
Dick Button was the first American Olympic figure skating gold medalist in the sport back in 1948, then again in 1952.
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Gold Gloves: How the Olympics Shaped American Boxing Legends
The Olympics have long been a proving ground for American boxers, transforming promising amateurs into professional legends. From the iconic bouts to the unforgettable champions, the Games have been a ...
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Global medallists ready to battle in Boston
Julien Alfred, Noah Lyles, Devynne Charlton, Masai Russell, Rai Benjamin and Grant Holloway are among the global gold ...
Canada's women claim World Cup speed skating sprint gold, Stolz completes hat trick
Canada's sprinters ensured the host team didn't leave Calgary's speed skating World Cup without a medal, while American star ...
Chloe Kim wins 8th X Games snowboard halfpipe title, breaks record
Chloe Kim won her seventh X Games Aspen women’s snowboard halfpipe title (and eighth title across all X Games sites), ...
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Former Baylor tennis star John Peers claims Australian Open mixed doubles title
Former Baylor tennis All-American John Peers has added another impressive title to his collection, teaming with Olivia ...