Boxing in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today.

With nowhere to quench their need for glory or to release their pent-up aggression, this posed a dangerous threat to the civility of Ancient Greek life. Around the same time, battle tactics began to ...

European Olympic Committees President Spyros Capralos delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for the the 144th ...

Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site two days before the contest Thursday to elect a new leader.

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site on Tuesday, two days before the contest to elect a new leader. Rain at ...