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Nation World
Free tickets to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony? There's a catch.
It promises great television if all goes well, but the Paris ceremony is going to be the most complex in the history of the games to pull off.
Olympics
NBC shares big news on live coverage for Paris 2024 Olympics
During the Tokyo Games two years ago, the only way to watch gymnastics finals live was on Peacock or other NBC Sports digital platforms.
Nation World
Olympian Ralph Boston, first to jump 27 feet, dies at 83
Boston's first world record came shortly before the 1960 Olympics with a jump that surpassed a 25-year-old record held by Jesse Owens.
Nation World
Tori Bowie, American three-time Olympic medalist, dead at 32
Bowie turned in an electric performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics, winning a gold, silver and bronze medal.
Nation World
US Olympic medalist Calvin Davis dies at 51
A 400-meter runner early in his career, Davis found his calling in the 400 hurdles leading to a medal-winning performing at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
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 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
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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Olympic swimmers are making a splash in Knoxville
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
Beijing Preview, Feb. 18: Shiffrin's final shot; 4 Americans in halfpipe final
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 17: Women's figure skating drama; Eileen Gu makes history
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 16: US-Canada women's hockey gold medal game
Olympic swimmers are making a splash in Knoxville
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
Beijing Preview, Feb. 18: Shiffrin's final shot; 4 Americans in halfpipe final
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 17: Women's figure skating drama; Eileen Gu makes history
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 16: US-Canada women's hockey gold medal game
Nation World
'First day of forever': Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens announce marriage
The couple shared the news — and some stunning photos — on social media Saturday.
Olympics
Millions apply for Paris Olympics tickets in lottery
Participating fans will have to wait and see whether they won the chance to buy tickets in the latest draw.
Nation World
'First day of forever': Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens announce marriage
The couple shared the news — and some stunning photos — on social media Saturday.
Olympics
Millions apply for Paris Olympics tickets in lottery
Participating fans will have to wait and see whether they won the chance to buy tickets in the latest draw.
Olympics
2024 Olympic athletes to be cooled by water-based system, not AC
The decision is part of the goal to cut the carbon footprint of the Paris Games by half and stage the most sustainable Olympics in modern history.
Olympics
'This is just insane': Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games have rocky start
An online system was meant to revolutionize ticket sales and bring the masses to the Olympics for as little as $26... but not everyone is feeling lucky.
Olympics
2024 Olympic athletes to be cooled by water-based system, not AC
The decision is part of the goal to cut the carbon footprint of the Paris Games by half and stage the most sustainable Olympics in modern history.
Olympics
'This is just insane': Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games have rocky start
An online system was meant to revolutionize ticket sales and bring the masses to the Olympics for as little as $26... but not everyone is feeling lucky.
Olympics
Nearly 1 year later, US figure skaters still waiting on their Olympic medals
U.S. Figure Skating has had enough with the delays over the awarding of team medals from the Beijing Olympics.
Olympics
Will Russia be allowed at 2024 Olympics? IOC reveals what it wants
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he told France's president that Russia should have “no place” at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Nation World
WADA 'concerned' by Russian anti-doping agency decision on Kamila Valieva
Nearly a year after the Olympics, a major update surrounding the doping case that rocked the Winter Games.
Olympics
Nearly 1 year later, US figure skaters still waiting on their Olympic medals
U.S. Figure Skating has had enough with the delays over the awarding of team medals from the Beijing Olympics.
Olympics
Will Russia be allowed at 2024 Olympics? IOC reveals what it wants
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he told France's president that Russia should have “no place” at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Nation World
WADA 'concerned' by Russian anti-doping agency decision on Kamila Valieva
Nearly a year after the Olympics, a major update surrounding the doping case that rocked the Winter Games.
NBC Olympics
Nation World
Free tickets to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony? There's a catch.
Olympics
NBC shares big news on live coverage for Paris 2024 Olympics
Nation World
Olympian Ralph Boston, first to jump 27 feet, dies at 83
Nation World
Tori Bowie, American three-time Olympic medalist, dead at 32
Nation World
US Olympic medalist Calvin Davis dies at 51
Nation World
Protests add new headache to Macron for 2024 Olympics in Paris
Nation World
'First day of forever': Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens announce marriage
Olympics
Millions apply for Paris Olympics tickets in lottery
Nation World
Free tickets to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony? There's a catch.
Olympics
NBC shares big news on live coverage for Paris 2024 Olympics
Nation World
Olympian Ralph Boston, first to jump 27 feet, dies at 83
Nation World
Tori Bowie, American three-time Olympic medalist, dead at 32
Nation World
US Olympic medalist Calvin Davis dies at 51
Nation World
Protests add new headache to Macron for 2024 Olympics in Paris
Nation World
'First day of forever': Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens announce marriage
Olympics
Millions apply for Paris Olympics tickets in lottery
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.
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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