the Black track and field standout who broke through racial barriers and became the only woman to compete for the United States in the long jump at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, died Thursday.

The Paris Olympics will be the 13th Olympic Games in the 21st century, starting with the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. During this time, the U.S. has topped the podium with 816 total ...

The United States beat Cuba 4-0 for gold in 2000 behind Young’s two RBIs. He knew that he was too old to play on another Olympic team but vowed to return as coach. Organizers dropping the sport for ...

2000 NBA Dunk Contest ... While representing Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Australia, Carter stole the ball away from Team France and dunked cleanly over 7-2 center Frederic Weis.