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Breaking, a hip-hop dance that originated in the Bronx, is making its Olympic debut on August 9. While this is seen as a triumph for the hip-hop community, some supporters are concerned about the rise of breaking as a global sport. Many veteran breakers believe that breaking is an art and a lifestyle, not a sport, and worry that its inclusion in the Olympics will erase its countercultural roots. Additionally, the increasing influence of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) over breaking has raised concerns about the dance losing its edge and connection to its Black urban roots. Despite these concerns, breaking continues to be a dynamic and diverse art form, with the U.S. breaking team representing both the past and potential of the dance. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the ongoing legal contest over the results of the 2022 Olympic team figure skating competition. The Court of Arbitration for Sport is currently handling four separate appeals regarding the medal reordering that occurred after Russian skater Kamila Valieva's disqualification. Three of the appeals are from Russia, contesting the decision to void Valieva's points, while the other appeal is from Canada, arguing that the Russians should have been pushed into fourth place. The article highlights the lack of clear rules on determining final standings after a doping disqualification and the uncertainty surrounding when the appeals will be resolved. [Extracted from the article]