This weekend’s competitions drew the attention of millions of viewers. But sporting events have long been sites for political speech, protest and activism dating back decades.

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Oct. 16, 1968, American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos delivered one of the most powerful and controversial protests in Olympic history during the 1968 Summer Games in ...

American athletes have spoken out this week on ICE’s actions in Minnesota, joining a long tradition of Team USA using their Olympic platform to speak out.

In 1968, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — then known as Lew Alcindor — made a powerful decision to boycott the Mexico City Olympics, turning down a spot on Team USA to protest racial injustice in America.