Olympics

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Conor McGregor of Ireland crouches in his corner while staring down Jose Aldo of Brazil before their featherweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Is MMA an Olympic event?

Where were the 2012 Olympics?

When will the 2016 Paralympics be held?

How many medals has Michael Phelps won?

July 9, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; U.S. Gymnastics gold medalists stand on stage during the Parade of Olympians Celebration at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Why is football not an Olympic sport?

Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The Canadian gold medal 4x100 olympic team, Canadian olympic runner Donovan Baily and Canadian diver Faith Zacharias stand with the Pan Am Games flame during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

What’s the significance of the Olympic flame?

Jun 22, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, forward LeBron James and guard J.R. Smith laugh during the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship celebration in downtown Cleveland. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Is LeBron James in the 2016 Rio Olympics?

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) brings the ball up court during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Is Stephen Curry in the 2016 Rio Olympics?

Jul 20, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Doug Fister (58) throws to the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of their MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

Why isn’t baseball in the Olympics?

UNITED STATES - JULY 5: Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., conducts a roundtable with public health officials and advocacy organizations on the Zika virus at the Virginia Department of Health in Richmond, July 5, 2016. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

What is the Zika virus?

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Flag bearers enter the stadium during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

What countries are in the 2016 Summer Olympics?

Jul 9, 2015; Montreal, CAN; A general view of the olympics rings on top the Canada Olympic House. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

15 greatest Olympians to appear on a Wheaties box

OMAHA, NE - JULY 02: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the final heat for the Men's 100 Meter Butterfly during Day Seven of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at CenturyLink Center on July 2, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

10 Olympians to watch in Rio

Creating a Team USA Olympics football roster using NFL athletes

NAANTALI, FINLAND - JULY 1: (RUSSIA OUT) Russian President Vladimir Putin speeches during a joint press conference with Finland's President Sauli Niinisto (not pictured) at the Kultaranta residence July 1, 2016 in Naantali, Finland. Putin is having a one-day visit to Finland. (Photo by Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images)

Report: Antidoping officials will seek to ban Russia from Rio Olympics

Jul 10 2016; London, United Kingdom; Milos Raonic (CAN) poses with his trophy after his match against Andy Murray (GBR) on day 14 of the 2016 The Championships Wimbledon. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Milos Raonic out of Rio games, blames Zika

OMAHA, NE - JUNE 30: General view of a flame during the medal ceremony during Day Five of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at CenturyLink Center on June 30, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Olympics protestor attempts to douse Olympic flame with fire extinguisher (Video)

Jul 10, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; John Orozco, a member of the U.S. Men

John Orozco withdraws from Olympics citing ACL injury

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Rio 2016 Olympic Games soccer ball is displayed for sale on June 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The games begin August 5 amidst an economic and political crisis in the country. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Rio 2016 women’s soccer schedule

May 13, 2016; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA; Danny Willett (left) and Justin Rose (right) on the 1st tee during the second round of the 2016 Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Danny Willett, Justin Rose commit to Olympic team for Great Britain

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 04: Work continues at the Olympic Stadium in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games on July 4, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Rio 2016 men’s soccer schedule

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 6: Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius speaks with relatives after sentencing at the High Court on July 6, 2016 at the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa. Pistorius was sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at their home in 2013. (Photo by Marco Longari - Pool/Getty Images)

Oscar Pistorius sentenced to six years in jail

Jun 29, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Michael Phelps holds up five fingers during the finals for the men

Michael Phelps qualifies for fifth Olympics

Mar 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Team USA general manager Jerry Colangelo during a press conference at the 2016 Team USA Media Summit at the Beverly Hilton. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Jerry Colangelo: Olympics selection ‘wired’ for Rio

Jun 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) dribbles the ball as Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31) defends during the third quarter in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving to play for Team USA at Rio Olympics

Apr 10, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; The U.S. Womens Olympic freestyle team at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Anti-doping lab for the Rio Olympics lost its accredidation

A WNBA basketball sits on the floor - Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James to skip playing for Team USA in Rio Olympics

May 23, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket as Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) tries to defend during the first quarter in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

DeMar DeRozan joins Team USA for Rio Olympics