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HBO's new documentary explores the mental health challenges facing Olympic athletes in the wake of elite competition. The themes discussed resonate particularly this year, with the pandemic throwing sports competitions worldwide into doubt.

HBO’s ‘The Weight of Gold’: A necessary, hard-hitting dose of sporting reality

George Murray, Sports Editor
September 7, 2020
Given the uncertainty and risk that comes with the recent coronavirus update, the Olympic Games will be postponed to summer 2021.

COMMENTARY: IOC and Japan makes humane decision to postpone Tokyo 2020 Games

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
March 30, 2020
With the recent Coronavirus outbreak in China, the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan have been called into question as organizers are worried about the ongoing impact of the disease’s spread.

Coronavirus outbreak concerns Olympics organizers, could impact schedule

Julissa Lira, Reporter
February 17, 2020
Simone Biles' young Olympic career has been historic thus far.

Simone Biles’ new record goes further than gold medals

Karolina Bonilla, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Team USA won 28 total medals, including nine gold medals.

Winners, losers of the 2014 Sochi Olympic games

Staff Writer
February 28, 2014

US cannot change Russian anti-gay law

Staff Writer
October 8, 2013

Sin City has unique environment to host 2024 Olympic games

Reporter
September 25, 2013
USA forward Abby Wambach celebrates with a U.S. flag following a 2-1 victory over Japan in the Olympics women's soccer final at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Thursday, August 9, 2012. 

Women’s professional soccer players balk at turf

Reporter
April 9, 2013

Hilltoppers play professional soccer team on home turf

Sports Editor
March 28, 2013
Austin named potential host city for 2024 Summer Olympics

Austin named potential host city for 2024 Summer Olympics

Life and Arts Editor
March 26, 2013

Senior hopes to live and ride dressage in Europe post-grad

Sports Editor
March 26, 2013
Pitcher Cat Osterman of the United States celebrates a win against Japan in softball semifinals on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. 

Coach inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Sports Editor
February 20, 2013
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