ROME (voa) – Athens mayor Dora Bakoyianni says security for the Olympics will cost over $1 billion. The mayor, who is on a tour of European and U.S. cities to promote Athens ahead of this summer’s ...

BEIJING--The first so-called modern Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens. But the inaugural Winter Olympics were not held ...

This year, for the first time, America-s presidential election will be scrutinized by an official team of international observers. Congressional Democrats asked for observers from the UN, and the Bush ...

In honor of Tina and Milo making their mascot debuts, here's a look back at all the mascots in Olympics history.

As the Paris Games approach, so does the Olympic torch. Per tradition, the torch was lit on April 15 in Olympia, Greece, ...

ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — Athens City Schools will host its annual Special Olympics track and field event on Friday, March 27, bringing together students, teachers, volunteers, and community members for a ...