2016 Rio Olympics

4 Paralympians Who Grew Up In Massachusetts
Of the 289 U.S. Paralympians heading to Rio, four of them grew up in Massachusetts. Here's who to watch.

Olympic Rules For Transgender Women Athletes Are In Flux
Athletes who transition from male to female must demonstrate that their testosterone levels are low enough. That threshold is under debate.

Brazilians In U.S. Share Mix Of Pride, Skepticism Of Rio Games
Many expats in major Brazilian-American enclaves are concerned the Rio games may only serve to mask Brazil's deeper problems.

12 Massachusetts Olympians To Watch In Rio
The Summer Olympic Games kick off in Rio on Friday. The U.S. Olympic team has 554 members this year, 12 of whom call Massachusetts home.