Oak Creek Sports

Amid all the noise in the buildup to Rio, it's easy to forget that two of the most celebrated Olympians in history are preparing to make their final appearances this month.

The world will be watching his rivalry with Usain Bolt, but Justin Gatlin just wants to have a good time at the 2016 Olympic Games.

The spectacular opening ceremony is over, the stadium flame has been lit, and after months of uncertainty, attention turns to the main event -- the sport at Rio 2016.

Rebirth and regeneration. That was the message behind a vibrant Opening Ceremony that heralded the start of the Rio 2016 Olympics.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is trying to move on from Deflategate, calling it a "personal decision" to accept his four-game suspension.

Former NFL and Wisconsin running back Montee Ball was sentenced to 60 days in jail on Friday after pleading guilty to two charges of disorderly conduct and one charge of battery for his role in two domestic abuse cases.

The ceremony in downtown Canton, Ohio was one of several taking place this week for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Brazilian police arrested a Moroccan Olympic boxer on allegations of trying to rape two Brazilian maids at the Olympic Village, authorities said Friday.

This year's U.S. women's Olympics gymnastics team doesn't have a nickname -- yet.

Moroccan Olympic boxer Hassan Saada was arrested Friday on allegations he raped two Brazilian women, according to a report from The Associated Press.

Members of the U.S. Olympic swim team released a YouTube video of their own version of "Carpool Karaoke" and it's pretty awesome.

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is expected to announce his retirement effective at the end of the season, according to reports Friday.

As an Olympics facing phenomenal off-the-field strain dawns in Brazil, the country's athletes are preparing to block out national demons and be heroes.

Somewhere in the world there's a sports fan who wishes they had kept their hockey cards. A Wayne Gretzky rookie trading card sold at auction Thursday at The National Sports Collectors Convention for $465,000.

The New York Times has embarked on a new form of storytelling to enhance its coverage of the Summer Olympics: Two-way text-messaging.

The Brazilian men's soccer team kicked off Olympic play with a disappointing 0-0 draw against South Africa on Thursday.

Fans helped kick off the weekend by passing a football the three miles from downtown Canton to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

An appeals court on Thursday ruled in favor of the NFL and reinstated the suspension and fine of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.

The Russian Olympic Team believes between 265 and 270 of its athletes have been cleared to compete in the Rio Olympics, a team spokesperson says.

The mock locker also includes a white Packers No. 4, a Packers helmet and several other mementos from his career.