With longstanding ties to Germany, it is no surprise men's handball made its first Olympic appearance in 1936 when Berlin was the host country. Handball took a hiatus from Olympic competition until ...

Handball will once again be on the world stage at the Paris Olympics this summer, giving American fans a fleeting opportunity to witness the elite level of a sport they probably associate with ...

In handball, dribbling typically involves bouncing the ball and catching it — a slight variation from the more fluid dribbling associated with basketball. How do you score in Olympic handball? A team ...

Handball is one of the most popular sports around the world. You might have seen it at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Never heard of it? Find out more… What is the aim of the game? Seven players on ...

A new discipline completed its Olympic entry list. Handball, which had defined all the men’s national teams on March 17, closed its women’s rankings in the pre-Olympic triad of Neu-Ulm ...

Played on the largest court of any Olympic indoor ball game, Handball is a fast-paced team game that first appeared at Berlin 1936 as field handball. The indoor version debuted at Munich 1972 and ...

PARIS, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea was sent packing from the women's handball tournament at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, after losing to Denmark in its last group stage match. Needing a ...

It's time for the 2024 Olympics! Get psyched for this summer's festivities by reflecting on top terms related to the history of the Games. Handball powerhouse Norway beat Tokyo champion France 29 ...

An overview of the rules and history of handball so you can know what to expect for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Great Britain failed to progress from the group stage at the 2012 London Olympics Great Britain women's handball team have been given a last-minute chance to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics ...

ESPN.com puts Olympic handball In the Crosshairs with our interactive fan guide feature. Check out each sport's fan guide for more In the Crosshairs looks at the Olympic sports. The women's ...