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Olympics
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.
Olympics
Peyton Manning, Kelly Clarkson join NBC's Opening Ceremony team for Paris Olympics
The former Colts quarterback will join Clarkson and Mike Tirico for the July 26 ceremony in Paris.
Olympics
Olympian Sharrieffa Barksdale determined to inspire future athletes
1984 Olympian Sharrieffa Barksdale hopes to inspire future world-class athletes with a new track in her hometown of Harriman, Tennessee.
Nation World
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.
Olympics
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
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Meyers Taylor makes history, Diggins completes collection
A bobsledding legend extended her historic run and the U.S. missed two medals by a fraction of a second on the final competition day at the Beijing Olympics.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US wins 2 more medals, Shiffrin's final chance delayed
A U.S. figure skater made history, a bobsledder is named flagbearer for the second time and Team USA picked up more halfpipe hardware.
The Daily Section
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: US has chance at a couple more medals
Team USA medals in women's bobsled are within reach and Mikaela Shiffrin has one more shot at a Beijing medal -- if the weather cooperates.
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb 18: Mikaela Shiffrin's last event, pairs figure skating
Mikaela Shiffrin goes for her first Beijing medal in the team event while U.S. bobsledders who went 1-2 earlier this week try for their second medals.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 17: Tears of joy, anger after shocking women's figure skating finish
The scene and emotion after the women's figure skating free skate is likely to outlive the memory of who actually won at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The Daily Section
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Peyton Manning to join team hosting Olympics opening ceremony
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Aug. 2016: Olympian Sharrieffa Barksdale serves as Team USA manager
East TN Olympian gives back to future athletes in Harriman
University of Tennessee hosts USA Diving National Championships
Paralympian Oksana Masters talks about overcoming obstacles to be a gold medalist
Excitement grows among Knoxville's French community as countdown to 2024 Paris Olympics continues
Little Olympians: Young gymnasts ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Olympics
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.
Nation World
French police asked for extra pay during Paris Olympics. They will get bonuses of up to $2,000
The security operation for the Paris Olympics is unprecedented in scale for France.
Nation World
Shiffrin already in love with 2026 Olympic skiing venue in Cortina
While the world is preparing for the 2024 Olympics, some athletes are already looking toward 2026.
Nation World
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.
Olympics
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.
Nation World
The restaurant that inspired 'Ratatouille' reopens just in time for the 2024 Olympics
The restaurant claims to be the oldest in Paris, opening in 1582. It's played host to a number of celebrities and royalty during that time.
Olympics
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.
NBC Olympics
NBC announces 2 new hosts are joining the Paris Olympics opening ceremony coverage
Peyton Manning, Kelly Clarkson join NBC's Opening Ceremony team for Paris Olympics
Olympian Sharrieffa Barksdale determined to inspire future athletes
IOC won't change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquaio compete at Paris Olympics at age 45
The Paris Olympics medals are monumental. They're embedded with pieces of the Eiffel Tower
Gabby Douglas returns to gymnastics competition as she eyes 2024 Olympics
NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014
French police asked for extra pay during Paris Olympics. They will get bonuses of up to $2,000
Rules of the Game
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
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?
Rules Of The Game
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.
Rules Of The Game
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
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
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.
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.
Rules Of The Game
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
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 Game
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
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
Rules of the Game: Rugby
In many ways, rugby is like American football without the helmet and pads.
Rules Of The Game
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 Game
Rules of the OIympic games: Karate
Karate is one of the sports making its Olympics debut in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
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
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
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
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
Rules of the Game: Skateboarding
Skateboarding is one of the new sports joining the Olympics in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Sport Climbing
Sport Climbing is one of the new Olympics sports debuting in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
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
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
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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