Opinion | The Olympic Moments When ‘All Things Seemed Possible for Humanity’

New York Times readers recall the events that moved them.

Weight Lifting, an Original Olympic Sport, May Be Dropped

Lifting’s international federation has failed to fully address concerns about bribery and doping. If it doesn’t, the Olympic committee may eject the sport from the Games.

Bruce Kirby, Who Transformed Sailing With a ‘Doodle,’ Dies at 92

On yellow legal paper, Mr. Kirby, a self-taught designer and Olympic sailor, came up with an impromptu design for a lightweight craft that changed the face of sailing.

Science Doesn’t Support Idea That Marijuana Aids Athletes’ Performance

Contradictory data, contested claims and highly speculative research seem to be behind the Olympic ban on cannabinoids.

Despite Slips, Biles Wins at U.S. Trials and Will Lead Olympic Team

Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum will join her on the squad for the team event. Jade Carey and MyKayla Skinner qualified as individual competitors.

Despite Slips, Biles Wins at U.S. Trials and Will Lead Olympic Team

Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum will join her on the squad for the team event. Jade Carey and MyKayla Skinner qualified as individual competitors.

Nike’s Shifts in Track and Field Are Top of Mind as Trials Begin

A series of contract changes, executive shuffling and internal responses to scandals have athletes and others wondering where the sport stands with Nike as it heads into the Olympics.

Opinion | Should the Olympics Be Canceled?

They could prove a much-needed symbol of global solidarity — or a superspreader event.

World Basketball Chief Steps Aside Amid Sexual Abuse Investigation

Hamane Niang, the leader of basketball’s global governing body known as FIBA, led Mali’s federation at a time of systemic exploitation of female players, activists say. FIBA announced an investigation.

Australia’s softball players are among the first Olympic athletes to arrive in Japan.

The team will be confined to one floor of a hotel as it prepares for the Tokyo Games, which are scheduled to begin July 23 despite a coronavirus outbreak and growing public opposition.

Baseball Is Returning to the Olympics, With or Without the U.S.

Despite being ranked No. 2 in the world, Team U.S.A. has to fight its way to Tokyo in qualifiers that begin this week.