The American dipper, a drab-looking bird no larger than a robin, is a splashy rarity: a songbird that swims and even walks underwater. This round-bodied gray bird with short wings and a stubby tail is ...

Spain’s Bea Ortiz and Dusan Mandic of Serbia were named Water Polo Athlete of the Year this week by World Aquatics.

But often, holiday resorts are catered to families, with splash parks, kids’ clubs and overexcited little ones running from ...