Global sports competitions usually happen far from your child's backyard. But kids can still experience the friendly competitive spirit and cultural diversity by staging their own Backyard Games.

Athletes from across Missouri are making their way to Jefferson City this weekend, where they'll compete in this year's Special Olympics Missouri State Outdoor Games. According to Special Olympics ...

PARIS (AP) — Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded ...