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Olympics
NBC announces 2 new hosts are joining the Paris Olympics opening ceremony coverage
The Olympics opening ceremony is being held outside of a stadium setting for the first time in history.
Reigning Olympic champion Suni Lee falters at Winter Cup
The Minnesota native fell twice on the uneven bars — her specialty — and again on the balance beam.
IOC won't change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquaio compete at Paris Olympics at age 45
Pacquaio wanted to come out of retirement to box at age 45 in the Olympic tournament in Paris where medal bouts will be staged at the Roland Garros tennis complex.
USA Basketball names Cheryl Reeve's assistants as Americans chase 8th straight Olympic gold
It keeps together the staff that clinched an automatic berth for the 2024 Olympics by winning the World Cup.
The Paris Olympics medals are monumental. They're embedded with pieces of the Eiffel Tower
The medals for the Paris Games may be the most unique ever.
The Daily
NBC announces 2 new hosts are joining the Paris Olympics opening ceremony coverage
The Olympics opening ceremony is being held outside of a stadium setting for the first time in history.
Reigning Olympic champion Suni Lee falters at Winter Cup
The Minnesota native fell twice on the uneven bars — her specialty — and again on the balance beam.
The Daily Section
IOC won't change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquaio compete at Paris Olympics at age 45
Pacquaio wanted to come out of retirement to box at age 45 in the Olympic tournament in Paris where medal bouts will be staged at the Roland Garros tennis complex.
USA Basketball names Cheryl Reeve's assistants as Americans chase 8th straight Olympic gold
It keeps together the staff that clinched an automatic berth for the 2024 Olympics by winning the World Cup.
The Paris Olympics medals are monumental. They're embedded with pieces of the Eiffel Tower
The medals for the Paris Games may be the most unique ever.
The Daily Section
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Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee talks about excitement for 2024 Olympic trials
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Downtown Minneapolis to host U.S. Olympic team gymnastics trials
Suni Lee's coach on her training again
Olympian Suni Lee to end gymnastics career with Auburn University, train for Paris Olympics
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 20: Winter Games come to a close
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Diggins, Meyers Taylor win final US medals of Olympics
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US gets more halfpipe medals, strong bobsled start
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: Pairs figure skating, hockey, bobsled medals decided
Minnesota Athlete Moments | U.S. men's curling team
Guy's Games: Biathlon
NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014
Finally, the Olympics are back on the schedule for the world's top hockey players.
US to receive gold medals in wake of figure skater Valieva's Olympic DQ
It has been a long two years for all involved.
Nearly 2 years after Olympics, Russian skater Kamila Valieva disqualified
The decision comes almost two years after Kamila Valieva's doping case caused turmoil at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
US expected to win big at 2024 Olympics
Forecasting is particularly difficult this time with most Russian and Belarussian athletes likely to be excluded because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Olympics recruits Budweiser's AB InBev as its first-ever global beer sponsor
The Olympic body has never signed a beer or alcohol brand for its global event, which is widely viewed as the pinnacle of athletic achievement.
Snoop Dogg's Olympics commentary is about to get way more official for Paris
The rapper, actor and cannabis connoisseur will be on site in Paris "bringing that Snoop style" to NBC's Olympic Primetime Show.
Decision announced on whether Russians can compete at 2024 Olympics
Athletes and officials from Ukraine have repeatedly urged the IOC to expel Russia and Belarus entirely from the Olympics because of the war Russia started.
Double-amputee Olympic runner granted parole after killing girlfriend
Pistorius, who turned 37 this week, has been in jail since late 2014 for the Valentine’s Day 2013 killing of model Reeva Steenkamp.
Kamila Valieva doping case verdict expected by end of January
The Russian doping case has forced the U.S. figure skating team to already wait more than a year and a half for their medals from the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Rules of the Game
Rules of the game: Explaining the Olympic alpine skiing events
There are four distinct disciplines in alpine skiing, plus an event that combines two of them and a team competition.
Rules of the game: Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing
What are judges at the Beijing Winter Olympics looking for in Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing?
Which is faster? Luge, skeleton or bobsled at the Winter Olympics?
With speeds of 80 mph and higher, the sliding sports are among the fastest and most treacherous at the Winter Olympics.
Like NASCAR on ice: How short track speedskating differs from long track
One is about pure speed. The other is like a NASCAR race on ice. Here's what to look for in speedskating at the Winter Olympics.
Rules of the game: Biathlon
Biathlon is a Winter Olympics sport based on survival skills needed in the Scandinavian wilderness. Just like out in the wild, every shot counts.
Rules of the game: 10 hockey terms to know
What's a blue line for and what the heck is icing? Here are some hockey basics for the casual fan watching the Winter Olympics.
Rules of the game: Olympic curling explained
Curling is one of those Olympic sports that just about anyone can try, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Here's how it's done and what some of the terms mean.
What's the difference between pairs figure skating and ice dancing?
Both pairs figure skating and ice dancing feature a man and a woman competing together and skating to music, but that’s where the similarities mostly stop.
Rules of the game: How to tell figure skating jumps apart
Know your toe loop from your salchow. Here's how to tell the six figure skating jumps apart at the Olympics and which one is the most difficult.
Rules of the Olympic games: Artistic (Synchronized) Swimming
Artistic Swimming is the figure skating of the Summer Olympics. Here's how it works.
Rules of the Game: Judo
Judo is a combat sport in which a bout can last painstakingly long or can be over in a matter of seconds.
Rules of the Game: Rugby
In many ways, rugby is like American football without the helmet and pads.
Rules of the Game: Table Tennis
It's more commonly known as ping pong, but is far more competitive as those little white balls can be hit at speeds more than 60 mph.
Rules of the OIympic games: Karate
Karate is one of the sports making its Olympics debut in Tokyo.
Rules of the Game: Gymnastics
One big change for the 2020 Olympics is that the number of gymnasts in the team competition is reduced from five to four.
Rules of the Game: Badminton
The game is much like tennis, but that birdie travels much faster than you may think.
Rules of the Game: Surfing
Surfing is one of the new competitions at the Olympics and requires a little help from Mother Nature.
Rules of the Game: Triathlon
Something new for the Olympics is the mixed team relay in which two men and two women per team compete.
Rules of the Game: Skateboarding
Skateboarding is one of the new sports joining the Olympics in Tokyo.
Rules of the Game: Sport Climbing
Sport Climbing is one of the new Olympics sports debuting in Tokyo.
Rules of the Game: Water Polo
Water polo is a high-exertion sport that requires players to swim, throw and lift their bodies out of the water to make a play.
Rules of the Game: Modern Pentathlon
The concept of the Modern Pentathlon dates back to a 19th century story about a French cavalry officer who had to deliver a message on horseback.
Rules of the Game: Fencing
There are three fencing disciplines and each one has its own set of rules, equipment and strategy.
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